The proposal for a new Ogden playground project is a very convincing one. It starts with the description of the current state of the playground belonging to the Ogden Junior Public School in Toronto, Canada. Specifically, the authors focus on the school grounds not being safe and lacking equipment and fencing. The proposed solution is to put fences with access points around the grounds, remove dangerous objects such as boulders and tree debris, and install a soft playing field and a variety of playground equipment (Bullock et al., 2019). The primary purpose of the proposal is to convince people to endorse the project and donate money.
Safety concerns raised in the proposal are the strongest pieces of evidence utilized by the authors. The proposal lists the concerns expressed both by the parents and faculty, including lack of fencing and heavy traffic near the school (Bullock et al., 2019). The absence of fencing that can separate the school grounds from the street and the traffic on them is particularly worrying due to the high risk of students running out into the traffic. The possibility of child abduction and dangerous individuals coming onto the school grounds should also be considered. Furthermore, the authors raise the concern of physical injuries while on the Ogden playground due to the presence of large boulders embedded in the ground, deteriorating tree planters, and uneven asphalt grounds and paths (Bullock et al., 2019). Thus, during play, children can sustain minor injuries such as cuts, bruises, and scrapes. However, there is a possibility of more severe injuries, including fractures. Overall, the authors managed to employ safety concerns as the most substantial evidence to support their proposal.
Reference
Bullock, R., Goggin, M. D., & Weinberg, F. (2019). The Norton Field guide to writing: With readings and handbook (5th ed.). W. W. Norton.