2 part assignment: Rough Draft & Using Graphics (read carefully)

Summarized Preview of Unit 5 final researched proposal. Note: these are not the complete instructions. For comprehensive instructions, see the Unit 5 Assignment. In Unit 5, you will be submitting your final researched proposal. The proposal must be between 2,500 to 3,000 words using APA format for your citations and references. The proposal itself should be single spaced with double spacing between paragraphs. The word count includes all components. The purpose of establishing a word count is to ensure the topic chosen is neither too big nor too small. Also, writing within parameters is a common requirement in business communications. Checklist: You will want to ensure your submission contains the following:

• Cover page: Memo or letter depending upon audience explaining the attached proposal • Headline information presented as a cover page • Table of contents • Introduction in the form of an executive summary • Body of the proposal (use subheadings to break up text and separate sections): - Statement and general analysis of the problem using viable research - Assessment of the problem from various stakeholders’ viewpoints - Use your research to support your main points - Include a minimum of one original graphic explaining an aspect related to your proposal • Conclusion stated as a recommendation for implementation of the solution • End matter to include reference page and any other data suitable for this section of the report Your researched proposal is due by the end of Unit 5.