Topic: How would you explain Japan's post World War II "economic miracle?" What were some of the problems and benefits of rapid economic growth in Japanese families and society?

1. Introduction-10 sentences-establish an arguable thesis that you intend to prove based on your readings.

2. Body-write five supporting paragraphs, no less than 10 sentences in length, that support your thesis.

3. Conclusion, five to seven sentences, restating thesis, what you have learned, and where, if given the opportunity you would look to find more information on unanswered questions.

4. This is a formal paper and requires use of the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed. for footnote citations and bibliography.