Citrus College

Winter 2021–English 101E

Instructor: David Godoy

Propose a Solution to an Issue/Problem

Throughout the span of time, humankind has had to continually seek out solutions to issues at hand. For example, the telephone was invented to facilitate a streamlined method of communication across vast distances. The microwave was brought forth as a tool for quickly heating up meals, etc.

Our species has always had to adapt solutions to issues as they arise. From serious issues to lighter ones, we as a people have managed to move forward through ingenious invention and collaboration.

This assignment is an opportunity for you to put your own foot forward by offering your own solution to an issue/problem.

*What makes this project ‘research’ is the fact that you are required to draw from a minimum of
4 secondary sources to introduce your explored issue and support your proposed solution.

So, for example, if I was arguing for the importance of switching over to an electric car, I would draw from my secondary sources to frame the environmental harm caused by fossil fuels. I would use my research to explain how oil is the most consumed form of fossil fuel for energy conversion. I would then move to forward the fact that our planet has a limited fossil fuel reserve.

Thanks to my front-loading the reader with the context behind my chosen issue, I would then draw from my research to support my argument for switching over to an electric car.

Things to Consider

-What is the issue/problem that you are moving to solve?

-Why is it an issue?

-Who does it affect?

-What is the big deal? (so what?)

-What is at stake?

-What is your proposed solution?

-Why will your solution work?

-Why is your solution better than others?

-What might those opposing your solution say against it?

-How would you defend your solution?

-What are the costs of your solution? (what does it take to enact your solution?)

-Do your solution’s pros outweigh any cons that it may involve?

-How would your proposed solution make the world a better place?

-Anything else?

Format Requirements

-MLA Citation

-1″ Margins All Around

-Times New Roman/Arial

-12pt font

-Double Spaced

-Works Cited Page

Minimum of
4
Pages

You are required to draw from a minimum of 4 credible outside sources.

*At least two of these sources must come from the Citrus College library research database.

Distribution of Points

-Essay= 125 points

-peer workshop= 20 points

-correct MLA Format + works cited page= 5 points

Important Dates

Librarian Research

Workshop: *week of 1/25

Outline–Deadline *1/31

Workshop: *Post rough draft by
2/3
.

Final Draft Due: Thursday, 2/11/2021

(by 11:59pm)

Grading Criteria

Use this to help build and revise your essay.

1. Does the essay have a clear purpose and direction, including a thesis statement with a clear and arguable solution?

2. Does the essay include a description of the problem being considered?

3. Does the essay argue a clear solution, using research and evidence, paying specific attention to audience?

4. Does the essay follow standard mechanics?

MLA formatting and citation, Works Cited page, proper punctuation and grammar, appropriate word choice

Is it a minimum of
4
pages long with at least
4
sources?