Follow the problem-solving organizational pattern that is shown below:
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- Introduction
- Components: Problem definition and general history, thesis statement
- Cause Analysis
- Simple Causes
- Root Causes
- Effects Examination
- Short-term effects/consequences
- Long-term effects/consequences
- Current Solution Examination
- Describe
- Analyze successes
- Analyze failures
- Solution Proposal
- Short- and long-term solutions
- Potential challenges
- Conclusion
- Introduction
- Produce developed body paragraphs with strong topic sentences, cited support, and concluding sentences
- Use at least six (6) unique sources, cited and referenced properly in APA style (no more than 20% of essay consists of quoted text)
- Incorporate research-based APA Style cited support through quoting and paraphrasing for all claims/examinations
- Meet or exceed 1,400 words (excludes cover page and references page)