Persuasive Essay Prompt
Persuasive Essay Prompt
Persuasive Essay Prompt
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Global Studies <strong>Persuasive</strong> <strong>Essay</strong><br />
“The Seven Page Paper”<br />
Introduction:<br />
As a cornerstone of the Global Studies curriculum, all juniors must complete a seven page essay<br />
applying research and critical thinking skills. For this assignment, you must analyze the history<br />
of a contemporary issue, and propose a solution which addresses the situation.<br />
Select one of the following prompts:<br />
A) Contemporary Human Rights Issue Select a contemporary issue or<br />
current human rights problem somewhere in the world today. Research it and explain why it is<br />
a significant global issue or human rights problem. Your paper will be a call to action,<br />
explaining why this is a serious concern for the global community, and what nations can do to<br />
try to intervene and address the problem. You also should explain what specifically can be done<br />
to try to fix the problem, and which nations are best suited to appropriately deal with it.<br />
Requirements:<br />
1. Develop an original thesis<br />
2. Present the human rights issue and describe: how, what, when, where, and why. Make sure<br />
to include the background history<br />
3. Illustrate both the national and international impact of the issue you are presenting. What<br />
other problems does it cause (immigration, disease, famine, fundamentalism, etc.)<br />
4. Why must this human rights abuse be stopped above others Why is this global issue so<br />
significant that it must be addressed now Why does it deserve immediate attention<br />
5. Who or what should address this issue to stop it Why are they the ones that should try to fix<br />
it (governments, international organizations, individuals, etc.)<br />
6. Make sure to include a persuasive argument for requirements 5 and 6.<br />
B) Contemporary Terrorism or Conflict Select a contemporary terrorism<br />
problem or conflict somewhere in the world. Research it and explain why it is a significant<br />
issue. Your paper will be a call to action, explaining why this is a serious concern, and what<br />
nations can do to try to intervene and address the problem. You also should explain what<br />
specifically can be done to try to fix the problem, and which nations are best suited to<br />
appropriately deal with it.<br />
Requirements:<br />
1. Develop an original thesis<br />
2. Thoroughly explain the origins of the terrorist activity and/or conflict.<br />
3. Explain the contemporary impact of this terrorist group or conflict on the local area, country,<br />
and globe.<br />
4. Explain what must be done to resolve this conflict and include clear solutions for this<br />
problem. Who should resolve the problem: local governments, outside countries, the UN, etc.<br />
5. Make sure to include a persuasive argument that clearly states your call to action and<br />
solutions for resolving the problems.
Global Studies <strong>Persuasive</strong> <strong>Essay</strong><br />
“The Seven Page Paper”<br />
Guidelines:<br />
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You Must: You Should: You Cannot:<br />
Include a thesis statement<br />
and a clear call to action.<br />
Include a persuasive<br />
argument concerning why<br />
this is a problem and the<br />
means to solve the issue<br />
Write seven FULL pages,<br />
double spaced, 12 point<br />
Times New Roman font<br />
Follow APA format for the<br />
cover page, margins,<br />
running headers, in-text<br />
citations and bibliography.<br />
Use TurnItIn.com<br />
Pick a topic that you are<br />
passionate about<br />
Use NoodleBib<br />
Use PowerLibrary, JSTOR,<br />
and other Library resources<br />
PROOFREAD!! Little<br />
mistakes add up.<br />
Select a topic primarily set<br />
in the United States<br />
Cite Wikipedia<br />
Select the same topic as<br />
another student in the class.<br />
Include pictures, maps, or<br />
images on the title page or<br />
main body of writing. (You<br />
may add appendices)<br />
Use block quotes<br />
Deadlines:<br />
Assigned: March 2, 2012<br />
Outline & Bibliography March 19, 2012<br />
What Happened: March 30, 2012<br />
What’s Happening: April 18, 2012<br />
Final Submission: May 4, 2012