Be sure to use Headings for each of the sections for this paper. Consider each Heading a separate essay within the whole paper. The following outline provides a breakdown of what should be in the paper:
The Situation (Use this Heading in your paper)
First paragraph
1. Hook the reader with the first sentence.
2. State the controversy or problem. Why is this a problem?
3. What is your dominant reaction to the problem?
Second paragraph
1. Clearly define terms (e.g., hair discrimination, stand your ground laws, vaccine hesitancy, etc.) for the reader.
2. Focus your definitions on how the term will be used in your paper. You may start with a general definition, but you should lead the reader into a very specific definition relating to your overall topic.
3. Use research to help you define the term.
Third paragraph
1. Provide history or background on the topic.
2. Focus on providing the reader with a clear explanation of the historical significance of the topic. Situate the topic in terms of how you will address the issue in the paper.
3. Use research to assist with the background information.
Fourth paragraph
1. Focus on the CAUSES.
2. What is the cause of hair discrimination, standing your ground, vaccine hesitancy, etc.?
3. Use research to assist with the Causes.
4. Write a concluding sentence for the paragraph.
Fifth paragraph
1. Focus on the EFFECTS.
2. What were the consequences or what happened as a result of hair discrimination, standing your ground, vaccine hesitancy, etc.?
3. Use research to assist with the Effects.
4. Write a concluding sentence for the paragraph.
THE PROBLEM (Use this Heading in your paper)
[What are the problems associated with the topic? Base this on your research.]
First paragraph
1. Hook the reader with the first sentence.
2. State the controversy you will address in your reaction.
3. State your position (What do you think is the main aspect of this problem?)
Second paragraph
1. Topic Sentence: Use a transition. What is the main point you will discuss?
2. Support: Use clear logic and thinking to support the topic sentence. Use examples from the videos, articles, and your research to the topic sentence. Use MLA to document borrowed information.
3. Write a concluding sentence for the paragraph.
Third paragraph
1. Summarize your reaction.
2. Restate your position.
3. Transition to solution section