Assignment Instructions:

• Review the attached Proposal Overview and the Good Example to gain a better understanding of what the final submission will require.
• Construct Chapters 1, 2, and 3, your reference list, and any appendicies for your Signature Project Stage 1  Proposal. Be sure to review the attached rubric that is aligned with this assignment.  
• The assignment must be submitted in Microsoft Word; Times New Roman font; 12 pt font size; margins 1” on all sides; double-spaced (be sure to remove any extra spacing that might be added before or below paragraphs).
• The assignment should be written on a graduate level and references used should be cited using appropriate in-text citations and documented in a reference list using 7th ed. APA Style.
• The originality of your work will be evaluated via SafeAssign. Leave time for revision and resubmission prior to the deadline in the event your originality score is too high.  You may resubmit the assignment up to three times prior to the deadline.  If your originality score is greater than 25% at the time of the deadline points may be deducted. If your originality score is greater than 50% your submission will not be graded and a zero will be posted.
• PLEASE NOTE — The assignment is rather lengthy, therefore; it is strongly suggested that you do not wait to start this assignment on the day it is due.