I. An Introduction and Thesis/Claim (1-2 paragraphs in length) An introduction t

I. An Introduction and Thesis/Claim (1-2 paragraphs in length)
An introduction that defines the issue, the problem within that issue, the change that needs to occur, and finally, the asserted claim, which is either designative, evaluative, or advocative. The introduction should be one paragraph in length and should assert the claim as the final sentence.
II. A Fully-Developed Body – (at least 10 paragraphs in length, with strong topic sentences that clarify the main point of each paragraph and how that point underscores the claim)
Statement of the issue or problem: Identification of the problem with description of the status quo and supporting source information that clarifies this.
Change Required: Indicate how the change asserted in the claim will make the situation better. Be sure to explain specifically how the policy will be enacted. In other words, who will make the change? How? By what process? What funding or other resources will be necessary? From what sources? Clarify and add as much depth and detail as you can.
Benefits Achieved: What benefits will be achieved through the change? For whom? How can you support the need for such change?
Costs: At what cost? To whom? How might you justify these costs?
III. A Summative Conclusion – (About 1 Paragraph)
Bring the essay to a close by re-establishing the claim and looking to the future.
Essay Criteria:
1. The essay should be five to seven pages in length (Five full pages at the minimum- which means all the way to the bottom margin on page five. The works cited page does not count.)
2. The essay should reference at least five sources (see source requirements above).
3. The essay should be in proper MLA format, using proper headers and margin settings [one inch] and 12 point Arial or Times New Roman font.
4. The essay should be free of major grammatical and word usage errors
5. All sources should be properly introduced and parenthetically cited within the paper and should be documented with a full citation on the works cited page

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