Problem Solution Essay Assignment Sheet

Writers will identify a current issue in America that needs a solution. Writers will then research what innovations in America and two other nations present possible solutions to this issue. Students will compare and contrast the different nations’ solutions and discuss their expected efficacy. Students will write a 700 to 1,200 word essay (about 2.5 – 4 pages).

Some Suggested Topics:

Topic 1: Plastic pollution

Topic 2: Lack of quality early childhood education or childcare

Topic 3: High maternal mortality

Topic 4: Lack of clean drinking water

Topic 5: Poor childhood nutrition

Topic 5: A specific metal health issue, such as depression in adolescence

Prompt for the International Innovative Report:

You will write about the same topic as your annotated bibliography.

You have already chosen a current issue in America that is in need of a solution. You have researched what innovations in America and at least two other nations’ possible solutions to this issue. You made an annotated bibliography of your three major sources on your topic. Now, in a formal essay, you will compare and contrast the different nations’ solutions and discuss their expected efficacy.

Use the same types of sources as those listed in the annotated bibliography prompt:

Types of sources:

-one source must be an up-to-date, peer-reviewed, scholarly journal article, preferably from NCLive

-one source must be a credible, well-referenced, current website, webpage, or web article

-one source can be any of the following: *another peer-reviewed, scholarly journal article *another credible, well-referenced, current website, webpage or web article *an up-to-date book or e-book *an up-to-date, credible video talk, video interview, and/or documentary

– If you need an additional source or two to fill in gaps in your knowledge, you may add to your existing three sources (those you have presented in your annotated bibliography). Any added sources must be credible. It is also okay to decide not to use a source originally proposed in the annotated bibliography.

Basic Paper guidelines:

-Below you’ll find an outline for each paragraph. Follow it carefully. Make sure you include all the required content for every paragraph. -Failure to find and use the right types of sources will significantly affect your grade.

-Paper should be 3 to 4 full pages long, not including your list of sources at the paper’s end.

-Use 12 point Times New Roman or a serif font of an equivalent size.

-You must use APA formatting and documentation. -Failure to cite information properly may result in a failing grade.

Paper outline:

Introduction Paragraph:

-Use a lead-in to get the reader’s attention

-Introduce the issue.

-Introduce who is affected by this issue.

-Thesis statement in one to two sentences why this topic is

important and in need of examination and understanding.

Body Paragraph 1:

-Write a topic sentence that defines the problem.

-Introduce any source material pertinent to defining the problem

-The first time you mention any source, you should provide author information, title, and brief reference to what type of source it is.

Body Paragraph 2:

-Write a topic sentence that introduces solutions to the problem.

-Write a sentence that introduces a solution from the first country.

-Introduce any source material pertinent to this first nation’s approach.

Provide plenty of detail on what this source material presents about this first nation’s approach to this issue.

-Write a sentence that introduces a solution from the second country.

-Introduce any source material pertinent to this second nation’s approach.

Provide plenty of detail on what this source material presents about this second nation’s approach to this issue.

-Write a sentence that introduces a solution from the third country.

-Introduce any source material pertinent to this third nation’s approach.

Provide plenty of detail on what this source material presents about this third nation’s approach to this issue.

-The first time you mention any source, you should provide author information, title, and brief reference to what type of source it is.

Conclusion Paragraph:

-Address the future of this issue if it persists in America including answers to these questions: What might happen if this issue persists with no or little intervention (avoid fatalistic language)? How might the issue worsen (again, avoid fatalistic language)? How will this issue change if positive intervention is enacted?

-In this paragraph, it is acceptable to take a clear stance on what approaches might enhance America’s approach to this issue.

APA References Page

International Innovative Report rubric:

*selection of required sources

*adherence to prompt guidelines, including inclusion of all content asked for by the report format guidelines

*thorough explanation of ideas

*coherence

*transition between paper paragraphs and sections

*use of academically appropriate language, including omission of any second person pronouns and any first person pronouns

*grammar and punctuation

*clarity of prose

*style of prose

*APA in-text and bibliography citation format

*Proper citing of any outside source material

*APA formatting

Requirements: 3-4 including abstract page, title page and bibliography page