You are writing a paper that is to be a minimum of 1,000 words and that details your research on the topic you have chosen. This is where all of the hard work you put into learning about your topic pays off. Use that research to explain the issue/problem to your audience (its history and current state), explain your chosen plan of action (after you have determined it has the most benefit), and explain what you expect to accomplish on your issue/problem. Make sure you turn the sources your researched into a proper bibliography in the MLA format.
Specific Requirements
Must be a minimum of 1,000 words in the body of the paper
Must be double spaced
Must use 12 pt font (peferably Calibri, or Times New Roman)
Must have 1 inch margins
Must have a Works Cited page in MLA format
Proposal Format
Section 1: Identifying the Policy that needs change
Describe the policy/policy-change in detail. Include which level of government is responsible for addressing your concern, the historical context surrounding the issue/policy, and provide evidence for support.
Describe the importance and timeliness of the issue. Explain why you selected this issue to address.
Identify who is impacted by the policy and how they are impacted
Required word count: Minimum of 400 words
Section 2: Suggested Method of Policy Influence and Plan of Action
Summarize the method of policy influence you believe will best address the issue you’ve selected and why.
Outline your proposed plan of action, including a review of each step of the action plan
How will you motivate or engage others to actively advocate or participate in your plan?
What objections (same as counter claim) might your plan face?
Required word count: Minimum of 400 words
Section 3: Desired Outcome of Plan
What effects are you hoping to accomplish with your plan?
What can citizens do to support your plan?
Required word count: Minimum of 200 words
