Name ___________________________________

Human Rights - Social Justice Research Paper

Use this sample outline to brainstorm some ideas for your paper

I. Introduction –

An interesting story that grabs the reader’s attention and represents the severity of the problem.

Thesis statement

II. Description of the problem:

- When and how did the problem start? Where?

- Who is suffering? How many?

- Is it a recent or long term problem?

- Is it increasing or decreasing?

III. Effects of the problem:

- on people (immediate and long term)

- on the environment

- on the economy

IV. Causes of the problem:

- Who is causing the suffering? Why?

- Who is benefiting from the situation?

- What national or international policies contribute to the problem?

- Who is contributing indirectly to the problem by not taking steps to stop it?

V. Solutions to the problem:

A.

B.

C.

VI. Conclusion - What can we as a society do? What will you do now?

Name __________________________________

Human Rights - Social Justice Research Paper

This is the outline of your paper. Each sub topic will be a paragraph in your paper.

I. Introduction

Story about…..

Thesis Statement:

II. Description of the problem

III. Effects of the problem

A.

B.

C.

IV. Causes of the problem

A.

B.

C.

V. Solutions to the problem

A.

B.

C.

VI. Conclusion