Reference no: EM131447545
Essay: Problem and Solution
The Assignment: You are to identify a social problem/inequity in Hillbilly Elegy and suggest a feasible, logical solution when possible. I suggest you focus on an issue that you feel strongly about and argue your stance. In choosing your topic, be sure there are at least two logical sides and a clear "problem." You may even have to explain and define the problem, so the reader understands and agrees with you that you are, in fact, dealing with a problematic situation.
First, you will define and identify the problem in our main text, providing a clear background and importance of this matter. Then, you will offer your solution and defend it using credible, published sources. Once you have stated where you stand on the issue, you will proceed to support your view. The various rhetorical strategies (specific examples, evidence from authorities, anecdotes, description, comparison and contrast, testimonials, definitions) will help you to support your position.
The Criteria:
1. An introduction that grabs the reader's attention and introduces the topic to be examined
2. A thesis statement provided early in the essay (paragraph one or two)
3. An explanation of the issue:
a. Define the problem (published sources will help here)
b. If necessary provide a brief history or scope of the problem
c. Define any questionable terms
d. Present/introduce competing sides-some may believe that your "problem" doesn't really exist
4. A presentation of a viable solution
a. Provide logical reasoning for your stance
b. Compare / Contrast, Advantages and Disadvantages, Call on Authority, Testimonials, Anecdotes and Analogies
5. An explanation of the opposition's point of view or the obstacles you will face in attempting to solve the problem. How will you respond to these obstacles?
a. Consider the opposition's point of view and refute or address their concerns
b. This is your "real" audience so do not disregard their position
6. Conclude your essay with a reaffirmation of your stance and a recognition of the opposition
|
What purpose does this have in the story
: Homer spends a great deal of time describing the way Odysseus handles the bow before stringing and shooting it. What purpose does this have in the story? im talking aboutthe odessy
|
|
Translate to increases in gdp for a country
: Describe two reasons why education growth may not translate to increases in GDP for a country.
|
|
How can your company meet challenge of organizing projects
: How can your company meet the challenge of organizing projects within such an environment? What can your company tell its project teams about the nature of conflict, including how to avoid it, how to recognize it, and how to resolve it
|
|
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by firm
: Which of the following would not affect the reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Provided by a firm?
|
|
Identify a social problem
: Identify a social problem/inequity in Hillbilly Elegy and suggest a feasible, logical solution when possible. I suggest you focus on an issue that you feel strongly about and argue your stance.
|
|
Two companies with similar net income and asset value
: You are comparing the financial performance of two companies with similar Net Income and Asset Value. Company A has a debt/equity ratio of .50/1 while Company B has a debt/equity ratio of 2/1. Based on this, what general observation may be made regar..
|
|
Consumers and businesses a lot of information
: Product prices give consumers and businesses a lot of information besides just the price. What kind of information?
|
|
Ignore income tax for this computation
: You plan to retire in 40 years. You want to begin funding your retirement savings account immediately and will also do so at the beginning of February for the next 39 years (40 deposits in total). You would like to have $2,000,000 in your account at ..
|
|
What is the greatest challenge to us healthcare
: What is the greatest challenge to US healthcare, why, and what would you recommend?" In the past, I've had students simply discuss each of those bulleted points below independently of what they consider to be the greatest challenge
|