Write a memorandum addressed to your instructor:
(1) describing an actual problem in your office, school, church, or volunteer organization that you do not have the authority to correct;
(2) identifying the specific decision maker (by name and position) who can act on a researched report you propose to write for your final project, which will be Paper 7;
(3) proposing your solution;
(4) including a list of research sources in American Psychological Association (APA) format of at least three of your required eight specific sources (not just generic statements such as, “I plan to use articles from the newspaper and the web”); and
(5) a Gantt Chart depicting the timing of your expected progress on the problem-solving researched proposal you are asking permission to pursue as the final paper in this course. (For guidance on how to create a Gantt Chart, review this resource on Gantt Charts in the Course Resources)
Use the underlined words/phrases in the numbered list in this paragraph as the headings in the body of your memorandum to your instructor. As always, you will also include an introduction paragraph explaining why you are writing, and a conclusion with a clear call to action or request. 
Grading criteria:

        Describes the problem or project you want to work on and explains its significance
        Explains your proposed solution in detail
        Describes the benefits of your research to your organization
        Describes the specific steps the decision-maker must take to implement the solution
        Uses at least three appropriate sources in APA format
        Summarizes research from your cited sources
        Includes correct Gantt Chart with adequate detail tracing your next steps in producing the proposal
        Uses emphatic, concise, fluent sentences
        Contains no proofreading errors

You are to do a critical analysis of one of the regions in Canada as outlined in the State of Rural Canada 2021 report. You are free to choose whatever region you would like to focus on. The regions are:  Western Canada: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba  Central Canada: Ontario and Quebec  Atlantic Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland  The Territories: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Identify three to five issues identified in the region, explain to them as they are explained in the report and offer an assessment of the impact of each issue on the sustainability of these rural regions. Please note, while you are only responsible for reading the region you are focusing on, I would encourage you to read the full report. It is a good means to gain an understanding of the issues, challenges and opportunities facing rural Canada, and also an opportunity to learn about the diversity of rural Canada. The paper should be between 8 and 12 pages, double spaced and 12-point font. Please number pages. No references are necessary; I want your personal thoughts and assessment!

The proposal “is it safe for transgender athletes to participate in their now identifed gender.” That is the focus of this 
paper. Below is a rubic to follow when writing this proposal.

Purpose
To help you both make sense of your proposal and move forward with actually drafting, composing the proposal. This method is useful, as well, at helping you think critically about how to summarize your preliminary research so far and get direction in terms of what you need to do going forward.
Specifics/Assignment
Using the following paragraph template and Canvas documents, such as Sample Proposal: Outline and Paragraph Template , begin to outline what each paragraph of your proposal will do and what info each paragraph will contain. I understand that some of you do not work this way and may just simply start drafting your proposal. However, it can help to plan out at least the basics and necessities each proposal must have. Also: these are the absolute essentials of each paragraph in overview for. You will, as the many samples and examples we’ve reviewed show, need much more than just a few details in each paragraph. In some ways, you’re summing up 2 forms of prelim research: 1, the overall topic (para 1) and 2 your research about your specific focus within the larger subject (para 2).
Paragraph 1:
a.) intro/overview of topic
b.) supporting details in your own words –> should show different aspects of topic, overall
c.) should explain reasons why topic is important, as a whole
Paragraph 2:
a.) transition into your specific focus within larger subject –> e.g. police brutality is larger topic, but you want to focus on potential solutions to problem
b.) summary of different perspectives, reasons this tighter focus is crucial
c.) another other info from preliminary research you deem to be useful to sum up, such as how topic is debatable
d.) end with your actual research question –> should be focused, challenging, grounded and be an actual question
Paragraph 3:
a.) shows what different kind of academic (scholarly) research is necessary to answer your research question
b.) examines any other essential research you think will help answer research question (e.g. websites, newspapers. etc.)
c.) explains any field research that could help your future research (e.g. questionnaires to UTC students, interview with an expert in this field (topic),
d.) any other research methods or types integral to answering your research question
*Note: c. in paragraph 3 is not necessary for every topic. However, I do want to see that you are thinking about what kind of dedicated research it will take to address such debatable and important topics.
-A good example of when this type research might help: a student a few years ago was doing a proposal on why eating disorders are so difficult to treat among youth, especially young women. She proposed sending 200 or so anonymous questionnaires to UTC students about their histories with eating problems and interviewing ER doctors concerning admissions involving eating disorders.* 

Healthcare Coverage Gap
The ACA was meant to provide quality health care coverage for all yet a coverage gap for some populations especially in states that oppose Medicaid expansion. Based on what you have learned so far in this course, create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the coverage gap problem, who is impacted by the coverage gap, the role the ACA plays in the coverage gap, why the coverage gap should be closed, and solutions/ recommendations for closing the gap. Address the following in your PowerPoint:

Select one state opposed to Medicaid expansion and describe why. Then, consider your own state. What are the benefits and drawbacks to Medicaid expansion in your state?
Define what the coverage gap is (problem/issue)
Discuss how the coverage gap impact low income healthcare consumers population.
What role does the ACA have in widening or closing the coverage gap?
Why is it important to close the gap (implications for positive social change)?
What are some solutions to closing the coverage gap and how can healthcare equity help close the gap? Include recommendations and/or solutions.

Your PowerPoint presentation should include/address:

Title Slide (1 slide)
Objectives Slide (1 slide)
Medicaid expansion (1-2 slides)
Coverage gap – define/problem/issue (1-2 slides)
Coverage gap impact on low income healthcare consumers (2-3 slides)
Role ACA has in widening or closing the coverage gap (1-2 slides)
Close the gap (1-2 slides)
Solutions to closing the coverage gap and how can healthcare equity help close the gap? (2-3 slides)
Reference slide (1-2 slides).