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Analysis of Sample Proposals

3. Nuclear power:
     Pros: Use of sources, informed argument
              Clear solution
     Cons: Solutions leaves a lot of unanswered questions
               Weak justification section
1. Meal Plan
     Pros: Clear organization
               Strong Justification
     Cons: No internal citations
               Lacks in personality
2. Course Requirements
     Pros: Clear and relatable problem
              Clear solution
     Cons: Lacks in sources
               


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