Smoking in high schools
Write an essay about problem and solutions Topic: smoking in high schools
Introduction: Introduce the problem. • State the thesis (often the thesis will contain the words “should” or “should not”) • Length: ½ page.
Background: • The background section provides sufficient details about the subject so that readers understand the problem fully. • This section should also emphasize the seriousness of the problem. • In order for the Proposal to really be taken seriously, the reader needs to be convinced that it is a serious issue that demands serious attention. • Depending on the depth of the problem, or the number of issues to be discussed within the problem, this section may be lengthy. This will show readers that others have thought seriously about this issue as well. • Length: 1,page
Solutions Section: • This is the section of the paper where multiple solutions to the problem are suggested. • Each solution should be introduced, identified, and discussed within its own section or paragraph. • Three to five solutions should be proposed. • Each solution should be supported using information,. • Solutions should be arranged using climactic order (the solution you are supporting should be presented and discussed last. • Length: 3 pages –
Justification of Solution: • In this section, you should discuss why your ONE chosen solution is best. • What reasons are there to support this solution? • What have experts argued about the idea? • Why is this the best solution at this particular time? • Length: 1 page
Conclusion: • In this section the reader should be asked to “do” something as the result of the proposal. • What might they do to support the solution? • Is there a place where they might gather more information? • Who might they contact to become involved? • Length: ½ – 1 page
Sample Solution
Tobacco smoking constitutes one of the most important health threats and causes of premature mortality. Not only is it a medical problem but also a social, ethical and economic issue. Epidemiological data suggest that global smoking prevalence affects more than a billion people, of which 1/4 are adult. Large numbers of adolescents smoke during school hours, despite the implementation of smoke-free school policies (SFSPs). Studies about SFSPs predominantly analyze smoking as individual behavior, yet there is increasing recognition that smoking should be understood as social behavior. In 2022, about 4 of every 100 middle school students (4.5%) and about 1 of every 6 high school students (16.5%) reported current use of a tobacco product (CDC). In 2021, about 11 of every 100 middle school students (11.3%) and about 1 of every 3 high school students (34.0%) said they had ever tried a tobacco product (CDC).
