Just to clarify (words, not numbers, are my strong suit...):

Journal #19 (last week): Pros/cons of your solution for your op-ed
Journal #20: Begin Research Proposal RD in your journal (in class)
Journal #21: List the address and name of your stakeholder, plus any pertinent info about their bias or expertise that you might need to acknowledge in the letter

Rough Draft of letter is WEDNESDAY'S homework (due in class on Friday, 3-16)
Final Draft of letter due Monday, 3-19

Research meetings with the librarian, Ms. Beazizo, begin on Wednesday and continue until completed.
Final Draft of your Research proposal is due next Wednesday, 3-21