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Writing Assignment for the Proposal Write a proposal of 5-6 pages (1250-1500 words) that suggests a fresh way to help solve a local or community public problem. Your proposal should be in the form of an editorial or article that proposes a solution to a specific problem. Your proposal should be organized into three sections: problem, solution, benefits. For the proposal, you should have at least four articles (secondary sources). NOTE: You may substitute one interview (primary source) for one of the four articles. The proposal should be presented in a professional format with the use of sources documented according to MLA guidelines. (NOTE: See “Salvation Army: Partnership for Giving” ( salvationarmy.rtf) or “Proposal to Improve On-Time Performance Rate for Fairfax County Connector.” ( fairfax.rtf) Your writing will be graded on the basis of the following: Proposal is tailored to a specific audience. Proposal is written in the form of an article or editorial. Proposal has an introduction that engages the reader. Writer states the problem clearly in the introduction. Writer provides some background or contextual information. Writer includes research that shows the scope and seriousness of the problem (at least four articles or one interview and three articles) Writer attributes research clearly to credible sources using MLA style guidelines. Writer presents a clear solution to the problem. Writer provides the necessary details to show the feasibility of the proposed solution. Writer explains the benefits of the solution to the audience. Proposal is designed visually so that it is clear and easy to read. Language is concise, clear, positive, and specific. Writing style is appropriate for a college-level audience. No serious errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.