Choose a social problem or environmental issue that you are passionate about AND MEETS THE CRITERIA FOR THE DEFINITION OF A SOCIAL PROBLEM/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE SHOWN IN CLASS. Remember, you are looking for a condition or behavior that has negative consequences for large numbers of people AND is generally recognized as a condition or behavior that NEEDS to be addressed.
Using data from academic research, government organizations, and non-profit agencies, you will research the problem and write a thoughtful, well written paper. You are expected to present solid content and convey your information using appropriate grammar, syntax, punctuation, writing style (paragraphs etc.) and language.
The following information needs to be addressed in your paper (but additional information relative to your social problem can be included). You will need to cite your information (especially the data (statistics) in the paper and provide a bibliography at the end of the paper. DO NOT MERELY ANSWER THE QUESTIONS/PROMPTS.
Overview of Social Problem/Environmental Issue
In this section you will identify and provide an overview of your social problem (condition or behavior) that provides all the information/data needed to show it meets the definition of a social problem and addresses the “so what?” Be sure to address the who, what, where, when, how, why questions. Remember you are making your case for why this is an important social problem/environmental issue that needs to be addressed. Support everything with data. DO NOT MERELY ANSWER THE QUESTIONS/PROMPTS.
What is the condition or behavior that is occurring?
Where is the condition or behavior occurring?
When did the condition or behavior begin occurring?
How long has the condition or behavior been occurring?
Who is being impacted by the condition or behavior?
How many are being impacted by the condition or behavior?
How are they being impacted by the condition or behavior (specific negative consequences they are experiencing)?
Why is the condition or behavior occurring?
Overall, why does the condition or behavior need to be addressed?
Which of the United Nations’ 2015 Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) does the condition/behavior fall under?
