Social Problems Essay Guidelines
The Social Problems essay is an essay intended to utilize your sociological imagination relevant to your personal experience/observations/ concerns, etc. Students who complete the essay will be type a 3 to 5 page paper, double-spaced, 12 font format. Each paper will consist of 5 separate sections that outline a thorough discussion of the social problem of concern using at least 5 sources. These five sections include:
1. Introduction of the Problem:
Students will give a brief introduction of the problem and tell the reader the technical definition of the social problem. Students may also give a brief example of the social problem in this section as well.
2. Why is This A Social Problem:
In this section, students will discuss how this particular phenomenon classifies as a social problem. Tell who is effected by the social problem, and how this effect has an effect on society as a whole.
3. What is The Cause of the Social Problem:
In this section students will give a simple historical account about when this social problem emerged and how it became to be a social problem in society.
4. Solutions to Social Problem:
In this section, students are expected to propose a solution to the social problem and why this solution will actually work. What are some of the solutions proposed and executed in the past? Why did these solutions not work?
5. Conclusion:
Summarize your findings. Again, discuss how addressing this social problem benefits society. What will happen if the social problem persists or gets worse?