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Paper instructions:

It is a letter to the Editor. It focuses on a current problem. Do not state the problem. In the paper, you will propose a solution to the current problem as specific as possible. taking some specific examples,too. 


Outline---about terrorist attack in China
I want to write a letter to the Xinhua News Agency

I.    Define the exact nature of the problem.  
A.    Who does the problem affect? 
B.    How long has this existed 
C.    The causes of this problem
D.    Taking some specific examples of the effects of this problem (Tibet, Kunming, Sinkiang)
II.    Possible solution
A.    What solutions have others proposed? 
B.    Ways for used to deal with similar problems is successful or not.
C.    Harms (or negative effects) of the problem are alleviated?  
D.    What kinds of solutions are actually feasible (practical) for the Chinese government?  
III.    Choose the best solution.  
A.      How you can deal with the typical opposing responses 
IV.    Thinking about your audience, the readers of your local newspaper
A.    What do they already know about the problem and consider this a significant problem? 
B.    Are they aware of some of the solutions that have been discussed?  
C.    What kinds of biases might they have about this issue?  
D.    How can I best reach these people and minimize opposition to my solution?