Write an argumentative essay that identifies and analyzes the issue, presents evidence to support your position on the problem, and takes a diagnostic and prescriptive stance on how it should be addressed.

I. Choose a specific global issue* and research it using sources beyond your textbook and class videos including at least one scholarly source.

II. Investigate the political, economic, social, and cultural effects of this issue, taking an argumentative position on:
why the problem exists
where it comes from
who/what it affects
why it persists
how it has changed over time
who/what organizations are currently working on this problem
how it should be addressed in new ways

III. Write an argumentative essay that identifies and analyzes the issue, presents evidence to support your position on the problem, and takes a diagnostic and prescriptive stance on how it should be addressed. Your essay should also indicate the long-term prognosis of the problem and predictions for possible outcomes.
5-6 page essay
1.5-2.0 line spaced
12 point font
1 inch margins
In-text source citations and a Works Cited page with at least one scholarly source

Can you inform me of the topics chosen so that I can complete this portion: Submit a 2-3 paragraph plan for your Final Project in the textbox provided (no uploads, please) that includes:

Your chosen topic
Details related to your topic (who, what, when, where, why, how)
Your thesis statement (your position on the topic)
Research plans (what sources and approaches will you take to research your topic?)
Development plans (how do you plan to present and analyze the topic?)

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