Valencia Campus Library:
Proposal Essay Model

Best Information Strategy

• Proposal Exercise Document

Identify the problem.

• What is the problem?
• Where or when does it occur?
• Who does it affect?
• How can it be solved?
• Why has it not been solved?

Propose your solution.

• State your solution clearly and specifically.
• What and how will it be achieved?
• Who will be involved?
• Address potential arguments against the solution.

Best Searching Strategy

• All topic databases
  • Proquest.
  • Academic Search Complete.
  • Expanded Academic Index.
  • Gale Reference Center Gold .
• Advanced search strategies
  • Use Newspapers for local information.
  • Use Local Information page or the Find New Mexico Info.
  • For specialized topics, choose a database from Databases by Subject.