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January 1, 2000
Date of submission to Advisory Board
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SAMPLE LETTER OF PROPOSAL
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101 Nowhere Drive
Arden, NC 28704
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Your Eng. IV teacher’s first and last name
Teena Teacher and Advisory Board
T.C. Roberson High School
250 Overlook Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803
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Dear Mrs. Teacher and Graduation Project Advisory Board:
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Your Eng. IV teacher’s last name
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Since I was a child, I have been self-conscious of my weight. While many say that I am not “fat,” I am
twenty or so pounds overweight. My body image weighs heavily on my mind every day. I would like to use
the Graduation Project to not only learn more about obesity but to also force myself to live a more healthful
lifestyle. Ultimately, I would like very much to lose these extra pounds and improve my health as well as
my self-esteem.
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Due of the recent surge of weight-loss plans advertised on television as well as the overwhelming media
reports about America being an obese nation, I would like to do my research paper on the growing number
of obese children in America. I will argue that the changing American culture is directly responsible for
this rise in childhood obesity which is negatively impacting not only their physical health but their mental
health. To conduct my research I will use books, periodicals, and the internet as well as interview Greg
Pressley, owner of WNC Barbell, to obtain the most current statistics and reasons for this growing American epidemic.
For my practical experience, I will attempt to lose weight and live more healthfully. I have never been what
you might say “active.” I’ve never played sports or anything like that, so my practical experience may be
quite challenging for me. My parents have agreed to purchase a gym membership for me for the remainder
of the semester for a total coast of $200. Brian Allison, a personal trainer at WNC Barbell, has agreed to be
my mentor and work with me to build an exercise schedule and diet plan for free. I will work out at the gym
approximately three days per week for ten weeks, so I will invest well over the required fifteen hours. I will
also keep a daily food journal. Before I begin, I will go to my doctor for a routine physical; my insurance
will pay for that. I plan to document my practical experience with my time-log; before, during, and after
pictures; regular weight and measurement checks; my food journal, and exercise schedule.
I know that plagiarism is using someone else’s words or thoughts as my own, which is both unlawful and
unethical. To avoid plagiarism I will use proper MLA citation. If I do not, I am aware that I will fail my
Graduation Project, which could result in my failing English IV. That is not a risk I am willing to take.
Sincerely,
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Sally Student
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Don’t forget this line. You may type it exactly as it appears here. It is necessary because you are submitting your Evaluation and consents with your proposal.
Attachments: Letter of Proposal Evaluation and Mentor and Parental Consents