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Consider  an ongoing problem or issue concerning your local town/city or county.   Then, in a 2000-2300 word research essay, propose a solution to this  problem.  Your job in a proposal is as follows:

1 Define a problem that needs a solution or a need that is not currently addressed.

2 Make a claim that addresses the problem or need.  A solution directed towards the future.

3 Show why your proposal will fix the problem or need

4 Demonstrate that your proposal is feasible

To  begin, research the problem thoroughly using a variety of sources.  Check local papers, magazines, news channels or sites.  See what the  local government has done so far concerning the issue.  Are there any  laws in place, such as ordinances?  Is there anything to be voted on  soon?  Compare the problem to similar problems in other regions, and the  actions taken there.  You may even interview locals about the issue.   Academic/scholarly research will also be expected.  You may not find  scholarly sources on the exact issue of your region, but you’ll likely  find research and articles covering the problem in general, and perhaps  solutions as well.

Once  you have done thorough research, propose a solution to the problem that  could be implemented by the town/county itself.  Saying that “The  federal government needs to step in to . . . ” doesn’t work.

Avoid  problems on a national or worldwide scale, though you may take a  worldwide problem (like global warming) and apply it locally (how do we  protect the Chesapeake Bay?).

Ten sources  will be expected within the paper.  Cite them throughout and keep a  Works Cited.  At least three of these sources should be academic or  scholarly in nature.