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Decide which current\u00a0issue you would like to fix through a policy change or new policy implementation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Identify <\/strong>a specific article to reference in your letter. If the article does not contain the opposing side\u2019s viewpoints\/statements, you should access other materials or use current information to make inferences about possible opposition to your recommendation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Plan your Thesis Statement<\/strong>. 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