Separate a Proposal from Its Supporting Evidence - Practice 2

A proposal recommends an action.

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A proposal recommends an action. Its reasons explain why, and its evidence supports those reasons. Identify which part does each job, and notice what still needs checking.

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We should add a shelf is a proposal. Six books are left on the floor is possible evidence about a storage need.

Would you believe it?

A proposal can include accurate evidence without already proving that the proposed solution will work.

Original fiction: A Proposal for a Return Label

A fictional reading-group note proposes putting a bright RETURN HERE label on a basket. It records seven misplaced returns during the last month and says new members often ask where books belong. The writer expects a clear label to help. No label has yet been tested. The note suggests trying one for two weeks and recording misplaced returns again.

Question 1 What action is proposed? stop lending books discard misplaced books label the return basket

Question 2 Which detail is evidence of the current problem? proof that the label always works seven misplaced returns in a month a completed two-week trial

Question 3 What remains a prediction? A clear label may help. New members ask about returns. Returns have been misplaced.

Question 4 What follow-up does the note suggest? announce success before testing stop keeping records test a label and record returns again

Question 5 Which summary preserves the distinction between proposal and result? The note proves labels work in every library. The group plans to test a label to address misplaced returns. The label has already eliminated every error.

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