For the researched proposal, identify a problem or issue in your present or past workplace, or your community. The assessment objective is to propose a solution to the problem or issue and to present that solution to a decision-maker or group of decision-makers who can implement the recommendation. You will support your proposal with research.

You will develop a concrete, practical solution to the problem that can be implemented. Reference sources will be included that explains the problem, issue, and/or support the solution.

Checklist:

Cover memo or letter, depending upon the audience, which introduces the attached proposal.
Cover P. —include the title of the proposal, the recipient's name and title, your name and title, and the date.
Table of contents
Executive summary of no more than one page.
Statement and general analysis of the problem using research.
Analyze the problem from at least three (3) stakeholders' viewpoints.
Include a minimum of one original graphic.
The conclusion is stated as a recommendation for the implementation of the solution.
at least five cited sources, one of which is from a peer-reviewed journal, and no more than two personal interviews. No more than 15% direct quotes.