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The Basics of Proposal Writing AP US History

The Basics of Proposal Writing AP US History. Title Page. Be clear, so people know what they are reading. If possible, try to come up with a clever title that intrigues the reader. Use APA guidelines. Situation/Problem. Identify why you are researching the topic

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The Basics of Proposal Writing AP US History

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  1. The Basics of Proposal Writing AP US History

  2. Title Page • Be clear, so people know what they are reading. • If possible, try to come up with a clever title that intrigues the reader. • Use APA guidelines

  3. Situation/Problem • Identify why you are researching the topic (If there is no problem, then why bother?) • Usually, brevity is best here – you can get to specifics in the next section

  4. Status Quo: What’s the current situation? In this case, specifically with regard to hydraulic fracking, what is the: • A Public Relation specialist’s perspective on the issue • Economist’s perspective on the issue • Environmentalist’s perspective on the issue • Engineer’s perspective on the issue

  5. Your Proposed Solution • Here is where you explain your proposal for solving or improving the problem or situation. • Cite evidence from your research to support your ideas. • If applicable, this is also where you ask for assistance from your audience – political support, financial support, etc.

  6. Bibliography/Sources Cited • You must credit anyone whose ideas or words you’ve used. • Follow APA guidelines • www.owl.english.purdue.edu This is a good source for formatting

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