Identify the global societal problem within the introductory paragraph and conclude with a thesis statement that states your
proposed solution(s) to the problem. For guidance on how to construct a good introduction paragraph, please review the
Introduction Paragraph Guideline (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. from the Ashford Writing Center (Links to
an external site.)Links to an external site..
Describe background information on how that problem developed or came into existence. Show why this is a societal problem,
and provide perspectives from multiple disciplines or populations so that you fully represent what different parts of society
have to say about this issue.
Construct an argument supporting your proposed solution(s). Be sure to consider multiple disciplines or populations so that
your solution shows that multiple parts of society will benefit from this solution. Provide evidence from multiple scholarly
sources as evidence that your proposed solution is viable.
Interpret statistical data from at least three, peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Do this by discussing the validity, reliability, and
any biases; identifying the strengths and weaknesses ofthese sources; and pointing out limitations of current research and
attempting to indicate areas for future research. You may even use visual representations such as graphs or charts to explain
statistics from sources. Evaluate the ethical outcomes that result from your solution. Be sure to provide at least one positive
ethical outcome as well as at least one negative ethical outcome that could result from your solution, and explain at least two
ethical issues related to each of those outcomes. It’s important to consider all of society.
Develop a conclusion as the last paragraph(s) ofthe essay, starting with rephrasing your thesis statement and then presenting
the major points ofthe topic and how they support your argument. For guidance on how to write a good conclusion paragraph,
review the Conclusion Paragraph Guideline (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. from the Ashford Writing
Center
