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2. **Pick a topic you care about.** On your page, tell:

 * WHY that topic is important to you.
 * Share some background research that tells us why this is an important topic to address.
 * Be sure to include facts, statistics, and links to more information!

3. **Brainstorm some ideas** about HOW this topic could be solved or at least addressed.
Since this is a brainstorm, you should have multiple ideas. It's ok to have ideas that you'll not be able to do, as long as it's realistic that SOMEONE could possibly try.

4. **Narrow the brainstorm list down to about 3-4 realistic possibilities**.
Remember that with the use of collaboration tools, you CAN have influence even across the globe! Don't let our location limit your ideas or passion areas.

5. **Figure out WHY you're interested in these 3-4 topics.**
What are the facts that surround this topic that really interests you and make you think that what is happening is wrong?

6. **Pick the topic you want to do something about. Answer the following questions:**

 * What is your topic:
 * __Why is this important to you:__
 * __What is the action you'd like to take:__
 * When are you going to implement this: _
 * __When should your work be completed:__
 * Who will be involved:_
 * Where will you be implementing your work/steps__:__ _
 * __HOW are you going to start?___
 * __HOW are you going to proceed?___
 * HOW is this going to end?_
 * **HOW will you know when you've been successful?_**