- Essay must be in MLA format.
- Essay must be 4-5 pages of writing(Works cited page does not count towards page total).
- Essay must cite at least 4 different sources which must be a mix of types (databases or other academic essays, print, images, online, videos, podcasts, etc.). An essay without a mix of types cannot pass.
- Essay must be free of major grammatical problems.
- Solution proposed must be realistic and workable (you cannot just dissolve the government or hand out cash to everyone!).