The Prospectus
In many ways, the Prospectus is the introduction for your paper. Of course, the paper isn't written yet, so the Prospectus is tentative. The Prospectus lays out your main ideas by responding to the problems and questions noted in the Purpose & Problem Statement. Note the following:
1. The Prospectus offers a preliminary "answer" to the assignment.
2. The Prospectus often uses material from the often uses material from the TEQ Sheets.
3. The Prospectus almost certainly will change, but it gives you an anchor for developing your claim.
4. The Prospectus states both your claim and information about the kinds of evidence that will make the claim credible.
For a sample Prospectus, click HERE .
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TIP: you can copy and paste your prospectus into your rough draft. It becomes a useful introduction to what the paper will develop. See the overview of the entire writing process available at