Social Problem Essay
A four to five page essay that focuses on a specific social problem is required (double-spaced,
12-point font). Please choose a social problem in your area of interest for the topic of your essay.
In your essay, please address the following areas and identify each area with the appropriate
heading:
A. Social Problem
B. Discussion of Diversity Issues Regarding the Social Problem
C. Theories Commonly Used to Explain this Social Problem
D. Preliminary Study Design (choose one theory and discuss the methods you would use to study
the social problem - e.g., sampling procedures and issues related to generalizability, the research
design, measures and methods used to collect the data, and the data analysis procedures).
