What would it take to reclaim the security of our children in our schools?
For this Critical Thinking Assignment, you are to compose a working thesis that takes a definite position on an arguable issue and maps a few of the main points you plan to explore. Specifically, your working thesis should state a problem, describe and evaluate at least one aspect of the cause, and offer one potential solution. Be sure to accurately decipher your assignment. Your paper should accomplish the following: • Identify the particular topic. (School violence safety) • Develop a research question. ( What would it take to reclaim the security of our children in our schools?) • Describe a specific controversy that exists within this topic. Identify the sides (and there may be more than just two sides). Explain why each side has the beliefs it does. • Define which side you agree with and why. • State the overall claim that you want your essay to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt. (This will be your working thesis, and it is apt to change as you progress in later weeks. It is fine to start simple, for now, and build in more complexity later. Be sure to review the thesis tools used in this module. Also consider this video on writing a thesis: “Developing a Thesis Statement For example, one could explore the recent boom in real estate values in a specific area of the nation or world. While such a situation could be positive, it’s also possible that any dramatic increase in the cost and availability of housing could cause problems for some people. Within this topic, key concepts need to be discovered such as: what are the effects of changes in home valuations or how does sudden population growth affect a city? You will need to state and clearly specify your approach and position on the topic and argue the validity of it. You will also need to understand any possible arguments against your position. Requirements: Use third person. Assert your academic voice. Choose a topic related to a problem you would like to address and then ask a question about how to solve the problem. The question must start with the phrase, “What would it take to . ..?” Answer the question with a thesis that names the problem, cause, and solution. Describe why you made your final selection, and discuss in some detail the key concepts you think are important to that topic. Cite at least four sources for this assignment, it is always best practice to cite credible sources such as a scholarly journal article.
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