Write an Analysis of an issue of current relevance and evaluation of solutions to it Discussion of how a literary text contributes understanding of the issue research source evaluation and synthesis academic essay writing ML documentation and formatting Spirit of the Assignment: Students will analyze a relevant current issue suggested and approved by their instructor. Students will either focus their thesis on persuading the reader that the issue is a serious problem (there must be existing controversy about whether it is a problem) or persuading the reader of what solution(s) should be used. Students will use at least five (5) sources to explore the issue: at least two peer- reviewed scholarly journal articles, one literary text with ideas that relate to the issue, and two otherwise credible sources (may also be peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles). Steps: Select an issue and a literary text that relates to that issue. Examples of current relevant issues are climate change, other environmental issues, wealth inequality, inequality based on socioeconomic status, and nuclear armament, Once you’ve decided on a general current issue, you will need to narrow your foous Reread the literary text. Students should remember the literary text can relate to the issue in surprising ways Research, finding the required sources described above Peats and Sta dread Submit according to instructor instructions the issue in surprising ways. Research, finding the required sources described above. Draft your essay, Revise and proofread. Submit according to instructor instructions, Must-haves- Your paper must achieve the following: 5-7 pages At least 5 sources total (at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly journal articles, 1 literary text, 2 other credible sources) A thesis that asserts either why this issue is a problem or goes further and asserts the best solution to the issue At least a paragraph of discussion of the literary text that shows what ideas the literary text adds to understanding of the issue Academic language and ML.A formatting and documentation Do-notch- Please be sure to avoid: ist and and person pronouns Merely summarizing sources and adopting sources’ positions Using papers from other classes and semesters
