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+# MSC Proposal Title
+
+## Problem/Background
+
+## Proposal/Solution
+
+## Tradeoffs
+
+## Potential Issues
+
+## Conclusion
+
diff --git a/specification/proposals_intro.rst b/specification/proposals_intro.rst
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author desires; there is no formal template; the intention is to iterate
as quickly as possible to get to a good design.
- However, a `template with suggested headers
- `_
+ `_
is available to get you started if necessary.
- Take care in creating your proposal. Specify your intended changes, and
give reasoning to back them up. Changes without justification will likely