Your final essay will focus on the subject you chose from the list I gave you. The minimum length requirement is four-pages (double-spaced). You also need to include a works cited page. The works cited page won't count toward the length requirement.

I want you to discuss the issue in your essay and also lay out possible ways to make things better. Large-scale social problems don't have easy solutions, but there are always possibilities for improvement. As I mentioned previously, you need to use four outside (credible) sources in your essay, one of which needs to be a scholarly article. (If you haven't done so already, watch the YouTube video I posted below about how to find those sources.) If you want to go over the page requirement and/or use more sources, you're welcome to do so.

Here's an overview of what I'll be looking for in your final essay.

Introduction: Introduce the issue broadly. You can hit on how large its impact has been, but try to keep this portion fairly brief. One-two paragraphs should be fine.

Background and context: Provide some background about how the issue has gotten to its current state. You might discuss some elements of recent history that have shaped the issue. Roughly one page of this material would work.

Exploration of the issue: In this portion, give the reader a detailed picture of the issue. Some questions you might consider (if applicable): What groups of people have been impacted most by the issue? What parts of the world have been (most) affected? What does the problem look like for people in those places? This would be a good place to include statistical information that illustrates your points. This portion should be about one-two pages.

Solutions: What are some concrete solutions that could be implemented? How would those particular solutions help? What would need to happen in order to turn those ideas into realities? Are you asking for some type of governmental intervention? Are there things everyday people can do? This portion should be around two pages.