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5. Make your case that a problem exists - Your Voice only - No sources

Write an argument that describes and illustrates the problem to the best of your ability without relying on any additional sources. Remember what you know about your audience. What can you say that will persuade them to agree with you that this is a problem worthy of their attention.

You are not complaining. While you are working, feel free to feel your feelings and vent to anyone who will listen, but remember that in the end, venting is a pressure release, not an effective method of persuading an audience to take action to help solve a problem.

6. Improve your case - Add Expert Opinions.

What additional information and research will help improve your argument that this is a problem? What do you need to prove to your audience to be convincing, and what kind of proof do you need to find? Are your sources convincing and credible?

7. Create a solution

As you do research into your problem, you will likely find information on possible solutions. Return to the readings from the previous two weeks to get additional ideas about solutions. You probably have a few ideas of your own as well. What would be a good solution to this issue? How will you convince your audience that this is a good solution?