Cover Note Template for Submitting Your Research as a Comment

Here is an optional template for drafting a brief cover note to submit your research:

I oppose these proposed rules because [1-2 sentences, generally summing up your objections].

[1-2 sentences linking the proposed changes to your research, for example:]

Sexual harassment and sexual violence are embedded in a system of gender inequality, and therefore my research on issues of [gender / gender discrimination / sexual harassment / civil rights / human rights / etc.] is relevant to this proceeding. I have accordingly attached these articles that I believe you should read to understand [the context in which your rules will be operating: / the harm that these rules could do to the lives of women and gender minorities: / the negative impact these changes could have on Title IX's goal of achieving gender equality: / etc.]

[List the attached articles and/or provide more information about how the attachments relate to the proposed rules. If you want more information about the rules, feel free to use this very brief summary or this slightly longer analysis of the proposed rules.]