The rise of Diabetes
Classroom for the course.
Assignment Option #2: Speculab’ng about Causes and Proposing Solutions for a Nabbnal
or Global Social Issue
Explore a national or global social issue in your area, at least one of its causes, and a potential solution. For
your topic, the social issue should be a problem that can be proven to exist and has potential to be solved.
Begin by stating a thesis that defines the problem, identifies and evaluates at least one aspect of the cause, and
offers one potential solution. These three points-problem, cause, and solution-will be used as level I headings
for the major parts of the body content.
Requirements:
0 The paper should be 6-8 pages in length (double-spaced), plus a reference page, and should use a
minimum of eight credible sources. The CSU-Global Library is an excellent place to search for
credible, scholarly sources.
0 Document and citation formatting should be in conformity with the CSU-G/oba/ Guide to Writing and
APA Requirements.
Example] researdl question: What wou/d it take to reduce obesity in United States/Ohio?
The research question should be followed by a thesis, which answers the research question by stating a
problem, cause, and solution. The thesis can be two sentences long if necessary.
Example/thais: [Problem] Obesity across the (1.5. is on the rise [Cause] partly due to
the amount of trans fats contained in restaurant food. [Solution] One solution would be
to regulate the amount of trans fats restaurants are permitted to include in the food
they serve and to require restaurants to clearly indicate the level of (Tans fats contained
within each menu item.
NOTE: The sample topic above cannot be used for your project. Topics that should be avoided are those
currently being widely debated among media sources. Some topics to avoid include abortion, sex trafficking, gun
control, and immigration among others.
Click on the attached document to review a sample Portfolio Project Outline that may be used as a template or to
inform the structure and outline for your project. This outline will be subject to discussion at the second Live
Classroom for the course.