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MUST ALL BE IN MLA
In a six-paragraph, academic essay, please explore the main contributing causes (at least 3) of the problem you selected above (from Tracks 1, 2, 3, or 4) in society. Determine, through a compare and contrast essay, which contributing cause is most responsible for the problem. Interview someone you know for their thoughts on the causes. Most importantly, provide evidence from at least 5 outside sources (5 from Peer reviewed Databases and 1 interview with someone you know). THESE SOURCES MUST BE DIFFERENT THAN THE ONES YOU USED IN ESSAY #1.
- Each body paragraph should directly compare causes to each other.
- Prove that one contributing cause is most responsible using 6 outside sources
- Please do not explore solutions to this problem; that will be the subject of our essay #3
- Take time to fully understand the difference between cause, problem, and effect. Confusing these terms can cause problems down the line
Your thesis should tell:
- What the limited topic is
- What your side is
- How you know your side is correct
REQUIRED ELEMENTS:
- An introductory paragraph with an introductory strategy and a thesis (6-12 sentences long total
- Thesis must contain a limited topic, an argument, and an explanation.
- Your research must come from 6 different sources (THESE SOURCES MUST BE DIFFERENT THAN THE ONES YOU USED IN ESSAY #1):
- 6 articles or essays from any of the peer reviewed Databases.
- 1 interview with a person you know about their ideas on the causes of the problem
- 4 body paragraphs, each with 8-12 sentences, properly structured.
- Use quotes to provide evidence
- Introduce and cite your quotes and evidence
- For every one sentence of summary or quote, include at least 2 sentences of analysis
- A concluding paragraph of 6-12 sentences with a developed concluding strategy and thesis (restated).
- The essay must be 6 paragraphs, typed, and double spaced in MLA format
- The essay must maintain formal academic tone
- Please include a works cited page