An apt quotation, a striking example, or a brief anecdote may serve to capture your reader’s interest and focus it on the point you plan to make. b. Background information: Historical background of the problem and its development. Most of the problems we will be researching did not occur overnight. There will be a history of events that led to the current situation. When and how did it start? Who is suffering? How many?
c. This should clearly state the controlling idea(s) of your paper which is based upon explaining a problem and discussing the possible solutions.
II. Causes of the problem:
a. Discussion of contributing and significant causes of this problem. hour research should provide data which may include case histories, examples, statistical evidence or authoritative quotations. Who is causing the suffering? Why?
b. Who is benefiting from the situation?
c. What national or international policies contribute to the problem? Who is contributing indirectly to the problem by not taking steps to stop it?
