Writing a proposal/memo for a drug testing policy.
Subject: Request to Conduct Research on […]
Summary
[Provide a brief summary identifying the purpose of writing this memo.]
What the Problem Is and Why It Needs to Be Investigated
[In a series of paragraphs, describe the problem to which you are going to propose a solution and explain why you think this problem is important.]
What Secondary Research Has Been Conducted About the Problem
[In one paragraph describe secondary research you have conducted on the problem and solution.]
What Primary Research You Will Conduct About the Problem
[In a series of paragraphs, describe primary research you will conduct on the problem and solution.]
What Benefits Will Result From Your Research
[In one or two paragraphs, describe the potential benefits to your organization or community of authorizing the research.]
Preliminary Ideas for Solving This Problem
[In a series of paragraphs, describe your recommendations to the problem/situation you are describing.]
Conclusion
[In one or two sentences, conclude your memo by repeating the request for authorization and reminding of the benefits of your conducting the research.]
