Analyzing a Social ProblemLength Requirement: 1000-1500 words (4-6 pages)Writing Task: Examine one specific cause of the social problem you have chosen.In your essay:1. Do not include solutions. You will address solutions in the final paper of the course.2. Make a clear thesis statement.For example: “A key cause of food waste is retailers’ unreasonable aesthetic criteria forproduce.”3. Use a clear plan of organization:In your essay, go beyond the five-paragraph format by offering a unified thesis thatsynthesizes your sources to make a single main point (whose key word or phrase willrepeat in your topic sentences), and include the following:○An attention-grabbing introduction that ends with your thesisstatement, which centers on a cause of the problem○An analysis of the problem’s cause you have chosen as your focus○A strong conclusion4. Reference at least three outside sources in your paper.
