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Description
Description
Identify and define a single problem, question or issue in Boston, BPS, or EMK. Cite specific numbers, facts, and figures.
Explain who in your community or in the city is directly impacted by this issue.
You will need to find information using:
- local newspapers
- public library databases
- information published by the City of Boston and major reputable institutes
You will also need to help populate a Padlet with peers from EMK and the Burke
Potential Sentence Starters
Potential Sentence Starters
In my complex neighborhood, one issue that impacts us most is…
In 2020, this issue is central to my neighborhood because... Specifically, the numbers show that...
This issue matters to our community because…
What I’m wondering about this issue is…
What we know about this issue is…
Criteria for Success
Criteria for Success
- A minimum of 1500 words
- At least five (5) sources
- coherent, vivid writing
- adheres to MLA formatting and works cited guidelines
- careful attention to graphics, fonts, and formatting
- The focus of this section is on the issue in 2020, as much as is possible, the history of the topic will be saved for later
- A tight focus on a single issue
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Resource Links
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Writing, Researching, and Formatting Links
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