Assignment:
Research Essay: Introduction
During the term, you will write a problem-solution research essay where you define one problem individuals face that is related to the American Dream and then provide one solution to this problem. A couple example problems are listed below (you do NOT have to choose one on the list, but any topics not on the list must be approved):
1. Minorities do not have equal access to the American Dream.
2. Upward mobility is hindered by structural economic forces.
3. The American Dream is a false hope because of student debt.
4. The American Dream: families need two salaries to survive.
5. Access to quality health care is a barrier to the American Dream.
You will locate evidence from print and electronic sources to help define the problem and support your solution. You will present what you have learned in a focused and effective composition thatsupports a clear and developed academic thesis in which you try to convince your readers that your solution is best.You will consider one other opposing solution and provide a refutation to this argument to help convince readers that your idea is best.
Your paper must:
• be 5 to 7 pages in length (not including title page or reference page).
• include research from at least four outside sources to support your thesis. At least three academic sources must be used and no more than one source can be from our reading packet.
• be typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins.
• be written in 12-point, Times New Roman or other readable font.
• include APAin-text citations and an APA Reference Page to document sources.
include APA title page, page numbers, and running title.
In your essay, you must:
• decide on the best solution to your problem (it must be supported by articles)
• persuade your reader of your solution with adequate and logical researched evidence
• introduce your sources.
• summarize/paraphrase main ideas from the sources
• summarize/paraphrase major supporting details from the sourcesinclude at least one quotation and two paraphrases from the sources
• cite sources correctly. (APA)
• analyze, evaluate,interpret, and discuss source ideas when paraphrasing or quoting.
• present and refute anopposing solution.
• use language effectively to communicate and support your ideas.