Use this thesis/claim to fill out the outline:
“Parks filled with litter is a social problem that can be solved through visitor education, recycling seperation, and garbage disposal equipment.”
• Claim: I can address the compelling question or prompt by taking a complex position and making a claim/thesis. I can use at least three relevant reasons to support my claim/thesis.
• Evidence: of the problem- and evidence for solution
• Reasoning: Action Plan for helping solve the problem: Your reasoning and arguing for a proposed solution. Also include evidence in support of your argument/ reasons.
• Step 1-Identify a problem in your community.
• Why is it a problem, whom does it affect?
Provide information about your community
• Step 2- Provide background information
• What caused the problem?
• Explain consequences of the problem if it is not addressed.
• State why there is a community obligation (civic responsibility) to remedy the problem
• Use what you have learned about guaranteed rights and civil liberties to make your claim
• Step 3- Write down pros and cons of your solution. Explain what change will occur if the solution is implemented
• Talk about the cost and where the money might come from
• What sources of revenue might exist to help pay for your plan if there is a cost?
• Step 4- Map out your strategy
• Who will you present your claim to (city council, mayor, the community public, school board, parks & rec dept, etc)
• What will be most persuasive to people?
• What examples of the problem and solution will be most convincing?
• What evidence will you offer?
• Discuss any opposition to your plan and how to remedy that, what would your counter argument be?
• Step 5- Elaborate on details
What local groups might you seek help from or partner with?
• Besides asking the local government for help- are there other tactics you could use to affect change?
How could media or social media strategy help you raise awareness
Thesis/Claim: Parks filled with litter is a social problem that can be solved through visitor education, recycling separation, and garbage disposal equipment.
Evidence of the problem:
- Parks in our community are often filled with litter, including plastic bottles, food wrappers, and cigarette butts.
- This litter not only makes the parks look unsightly but also poses a threat to wildlife and the environment.
- Visitors often lack awareness about the importance of keeping parks clean and properly disposing of their waste.
Reasoning: Action Plan for helping solve the problem:
1. Visitor Education:
- Implement educational programs in schools and community centers to raise awareness about the importance of keeping parks clean.
- Distribute brochures and post informative signs in the parks to educate visitors about the negative impacts of littering.
- Organize regular clean-up events where volunteers can learn about the issue firsthand and actively participate in keeping the parks clean.
2. Recycling Separation:
- Provide separate collection bins for different types of waste, including recyclables, in the parks.
- Educate visitors about the importance of recycling and the proper way to separate their waste.
- Collaborate with local recycling facilities to ensure that the collected recyclables are effectively processed.
3. Garbage Disposal Equipment:
- Install more trash bins in the parks and ensure they are strategically placed in easily accessible areas.
- Provide adequate maintenance and emptying of the trash bins to prevent overflow and discourage littering.
- Consider investing in smart waste management systems that can monitor bin capacity and optimize collection routes.
Step 1: Identify a problem in your community.
- Parks filled with litter.
Step 2: Provide background information:
- The problem is caused by visitors not properly disposing of their waste.
- If the litter problem is not addressed, it can affect the overall appeal of the parks, harm wildlife, and contribute to environmental degradation.
- There is a community obligation to remedy this problem as parks are a public space that should be clean and accessible to all residents.
Step 3: Write down pros and cons of your solution.
- Pros: Visitor education can lead to long-term behavior change, recycling separation promotes environmental consciousness, and garbage disposal equipment ensures proper waste management.
- Cons: Implementing these solutions may require financial investment.
- Change will occur if the solution is implemented through cleaner parks, increased recycling rates, and improved waste management practices.
Step 4: Map out your strategy:
- Present the claim to the city council, parks and recreation department, and the community public.
- Persuade people by highlighting the positive impact of cleaner parks on the community's well-being and the environment.
- Provide examples of parks that have successfully implemented similar solutions and showcase how they have improved their conditions.
- Offer evidence through data on the amount of litter collected, recycling rates, and feedback from community members.
Step 5: Elaborate on details:
- Seek help from local environmental organizations, schools, and community groups to support initiatives and provide volunteer assistance.
- Utilize social media to raise awareness by sharing success stories, hosting online clean-up challenges, and providing educational content.
- Engage with local media outlets to cover the issue and spread the message about the importance of keeping parks clean and litter-free.