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Are you looking to change something in your community, county or country? Try writing a petition. Proposals can have a real impact if thought through and presented properly. Perhaps you already have a purpose or strategy in mind, but you still need to dig deep to be able to easily articulate your problem. Your message should be clear, and your delivery should be courteous and friendly. All of the above combined will help you gather the signatures needed to make a change, no matter how big or small your goal.
Steps
Presentation of the Proposal
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Develop your argument. Before you start writing your proposal, take the time to research the topic thoroughly. Find websites and materials written about the issue you are interested in. Research not only what you want to change, but also the counter-arguments. [1] X Research Source
- For example, if you want to petition the local government to build a new park, you can go to the city’s website to read the laws and regulations for the park. If possible, you should also try looking at past recommendations or budgets or for parks.
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Determine the scope of jurisdiction to handle the petition. Think about who will make the changes you include in the petition. Is it a school, office, local government or national agency? Contact the administrative offices or check the organization’s website to make sure they are the authority to deal with your petition. [2] X Research Source
- If you are submitting a petition to a government office, you can ask an officer to direct you to the department responsible for handling matters related to the matter you wish to petition for and obtain instructions. You may also need to ask if your petition needs approval before it goes live.
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Find out how many signatures you need to collect. Most government agencies and many other organizations have guidelines for the number of signatures a petition needs to be considered. Ask the office where you plan to file the petition to determine the number of signatures you need to collect.
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Write sentences that state your purpose clearly and specifically. Once you know what requirements the petition should meet, write a sentence stating your goals. This sentence should be precise, concise, and informative. You don’t need to include all of the points about your goal, but you have to articulate your ideas convincingly. [3] X Research Sources
- “We support more funding for parks” is too weak and general. Instead, you could write “We ask the People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City to allocate funds for the construction of a new park in Phu Nhuan District”.
- This sentence will be at the top of the petition. You can choose large and/or bold font sizes to stand out.
Explain your purpose
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Write a brief summary of your purpose. Under the purpose sentence, you would write one or two paragraphs describing the nature of the problem, one sentence explaining why the problem is important, and a recommendation for change or call to action to solve the problem. . You need to present the problem in a way that is logical and understandable even to someone who knows nothing about your purpose. [4] X Research Sources
- The longer the petition, the less likely readers are to read it all and sign it. The body of the petition should be wrapped up in two or three short and easy to read paragraphs. Adding a few bullet points or numbers is also helpful.
- Double-check to make sure your petition is sound. Have someone proofread it to check the coherence of the petition and ask if they understand your problem and your ultimate goal.
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Prepare references for your arguments. Some people will want to know where you got the information so they can confirm it’s valuable. You should prepare an attachment to the petition, citing the documents you have consulted. Be sure to include the title and author of the document, the source you found it (like a book title or URL), and the date you accessed the information.
- You can even print a few more copies to send out if someone asks.
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Re-read the petition to check for spelling and grammar errors. An error-laden petition has little chance of being taken seriously. Use the spell checker and proofread the petition for visible errors. Read it out loud and listen to see if it flows and makes sense. [5] X Research Sources
Calling people to action
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Issue a call to action. The opening sentence of the petition should state what you want the authority to see and do, but you should also write a short paragraph describing the desired outcome. Show them what the future will look like if your petition goes through. Be brief and specific. Mention what you want to happen, who will make it happen, and when it will happen.
- Try writing “We urge the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to increase at least 20% of the land fund for construction of social housing in the next 5 years”.
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Let people know what they can do to support this cause. If appropriate, you can add an extra paragraph at the end of the petition to let people know what they can do to support your cause. If public appeals to officials or meetings with company leaders can help, tell people who they should talk to and how to reach them.
- You can add a brief sentence like “To further support this cause, you can schedule an appointment with the municipality’s office sometime before the council election. next March.”
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Make a signature collection on a separate sheet of paper for the paper petition. A signature collection is the actual action you want people to take. Enter the petition title at the top of the page, then use a spreadsheet or word processor to generate signature lines and demographic information. Depending on the purpose and requirements of the petition in your area, you can include an email address, phone number and area code with your name and signature. [6] X Research Source
- Collect postal codes, zip codes, or any other legal information required to verify that signers live in the petition’s affected area.
- Printed more signature collection than expected. Being more prepared than necessary is better than missing out on valuable signatures.
- If you collect signatures through a website, you can create a signature template table using a built-in program.
Advocacy for the petition
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Talk directly to people. Go to places where you can talk to a large number of people who are interested in the subject matter or want to learn more information. Go to public places in areas where your target audience usually gathers or frequents to start collecting signatures. Spread the word about your petition through your office, school and other social groups. Distribute signature collections to people you know who may be interested in that as well. [7] X Research Sources
- If you wish to speak or counsel in the private sector or on closed campuses, including schools, be sure to ask for permission first.
- If there’s a rally or event in the area related to the issue you’re petitioning, ask if you can make a quick statement to get people to sign.
- Be gentle when collecting signatures. Even if people believe in your cause, they may not have the time or ability to support you at the time. Gentleness is always good. People may still contact you or support your petition afterwards.
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Use email to spread the petition online. Create an online version of the petition and send it to your family, friends and acquaintances. Be sure to include both the call to action and summary of the petition, and then provide a direct link to your online petition.
- Don’t mass email everyone. Sending emails every day won’t work. After submitting your first petition, you only need to send 1-2 reminders during the petition period.
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Create a website for your petition. Create a blog or an online forum where you can discuss and answer questions from potential signers. Communication platforms like Facebook and Twitter are also great means of spreading your message. Besides, creating a blog or creating a campaign page on the petition website will help you keep the people who sign up for you up to date.
- Create a hashtag that you specifically for your petition to easily track public attention with the posts you post on social networks.
- Whether you’re petitioning for a national issue, focusing on local media can help you gain support in your area and attract attention from larger media sources. .
Advice
- Clip the petition to the enclosed pen cover. Sometimes people don’t have a convenient pen or surface to write and sign a petition.
- Make sure the paper is clean and not crumpled. Your petition will not look very professional if it is dirty or curled.
- Don’t forget to say “Thank you” after receiving each signature.
- Be polite when asking for someone’s autograph. If they refuse, just say “thank you” instead of sounding frustrated.
- Make sure your petition is well researched!
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Are you looking to change something in your community, county or country? Try writing a petition. Proposals can have a real impact if thought through and presented properly. Perhaps you already have a purpose or strategy in mind, but you still need to dig deep to be able to easily articulate your problem. Your message should be clear, and your delivery should be courteous and friendly. All of the above combined will help you gather the signatures needed to make a change, no matter how big or small your goal.
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