Brainstorming Interesting Topics for Proposal Essays

Proposal essays are similar in style to a problem-solution essay. The idea behind a proposal essay is that the writer looks at a modern problem and proposes a solution for it. In order to write a good proposal essay, you need to have a topic that you can believe in and an understanding of the particular essay-writing style. Proposal essays are the ultimate in persuasive style writing because you are truly writing to get the reader to accept your proposal and work to solve the problem. Here are a few timely topics to get you thinking about interesting solutions:

How can we successfully stop body shaming?

This topic is a popular one for a sizes of people. Men and women suffer from body shaming, no matter if they wear size large or small. There are many people working hard to help people comfortably accept their size and shape and maybe you have a proposal that could make this dream come true.

What can be done to reduce apathy in today’s students?

Students in all grade levels, from early elementary to high school and college have too much apathy - they just do not seem to care. Teachers and parents struggle coming up with solutions to solve this major problem, which seems to follow students after they graduate (if they graduate) and move on into the work world.

What can be done to get people to become more physically active?

It is a well-known fact that physical activity offers many health benefits. Unfortunately, there are more people who do not participate in physical activity than those who do. People seem to have plenty of excuses why they do not get active, but it seems like most of those reasons could be easily negated.

How can we encourage more people to vote?

Voting is one of the most important rights of people in the United States and in other democratic nations. Unfortunately, more people do not vote that those who do take their civic duty seriously. The right to vote is necessary to properly maintain a democracy. Whether the election is for a small-town school board or a national presidency, everyone in the community should get to their polling places to cast their ballots.

What books should be read in school?

This is always an interesting topic, especially for students who are enrolled in literature courses. The same books have been read for decades, but there are numerous titles that are completely overlooked. This is your chance to offer suggestions to your instructors for a change in curriculum.