essay

Taking A Stand

The goal of this assignment is to create a sound argument – addressing a local, personal issue. Start by examining your daily life for problems that you would like to solve. Consider your: Community, Jefferson College, Job/Work, Home/Family – but restrict your possible topics to only what you experience on a regular basis. Your paper should require no more than 1 or 2 sources - consider using an interview.

Topic: (For example – “required” class at Jeffco, traffic signage in neighborhood, process at work, family member, etc.) Spell out the problem in some detail.

What happens?

Who is involved?

Why is this a problem?

Who stands to gain if the problem is resolved?

When is this a problem?

Where does this occur?

Audience: (Who are you writing to? Who can solve this problem? What will motivate this audience to act? How can you reach this audience?)

Solution: (What do you want to see happen? How will your suggestion solve this problem? What are the possible downsides to your solution? What are the benefits of your solution? What are the costs involved?How are you certain this solution will adequately solve the problem?