[LM_NET] Sec: Tar: Problem-Solving Research

[Cindy Gulden <tl_cgulden@K12SERVER.MVECA.ORG>]

Hello friends,

I had posted a target yesterday about a problem-solving research  
assignment on social problems I want to use.  I specifically asked  
for sample outlines.  I only received one response, so I am thinking  
my request wasn't worded clearly.  I didn't want to give so much  
information that I limited the responses, but I fear I didn't explain  
it well enough to get some valuable input.

I am asking high school seniors to research social problems in  
today's society.  They will research a problem (some of the topics  
are below), provide background history and argue the seriousness of  
the problem using data, expert opinion, and a case history.  Then  
they will use critical thinking skills to propose solutions.  They  
will write the paper and make a presentation to the class using a  
PowerPoint to graphically present data and any pictures they believe  
will support their argument.

Since their argument really only proposes solutions, and they don't  
have to conduct an experiment to test it, what do you recommend as  
the outline of the paper?  This is what I have designed so far, but  
am I leaving out any critical component?

I. Introduction
        A. Briefly describe the problem
        B. Thesis statement that addresses the problem and the recommended  
solutions
II. History
        A.
        B.
III. History
        A.
        B.
IV. Strategies already being used (including why they haven't worked)
        A.
        B.
        C.
V. Proposal 1
        A.
        B.
        C.
VI. Proposal 2
        A.
        B.
        C.
VII. Proposal 3 (most likely preferred or most important)
        A.
        B.
        C.
VIII. Counterarguments justification to above solutions
VIII. Conclusion
        A. Restatement of thesis
        B. Summary of proposal
        C. Call to action
        
        
Topics:
Crisis in Darfur/Sudan, homelessness in America, poverty in America,  
California Wildfires, Virginia Tech shootings, Iraq War, Hurricane  
Katrina(various), Human Rights Abuse around the world, Health Care,  
Global Warming, Women's Issues around the world, Conflict Diamonds,  
Digital Divide, Glass Ceiling, Methamphetamine Use, Israeli/Palestine  
Conflict, North Korea Relations, Pakistan, and several others.

I would also be interested in any additional topics!!
Thanks so much in advance,
Cindy


Cynthia Gulden
Library Media Specialist
Tecumseh High School
9830 W. National Rd.
New Carlisle, OH 45344
tl_cgulden@k12server.mveca.org




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