• Your revised thesis statement for an argument for change in your community
• Four reference list citations in APA format (You may use the sources you found in Units 4, 5, and 6)
• Four paragraphs (5-10 sentences per paragraph), one for each source, avoiding direct quotes throughout.
• One of your sources should address a rival hypothesis or misconception about your topic (NOTE: The source does not have to oppose your thesis; it just needs to help you address a rival perspective)
• Revise to ensure your writing is clear, concise, complete, and correct, following the Four Cs of good writing
• Paragraphs should include the following:
  • 1- to 2-sentence summary of the source's main idea, followed by an in-text citation, e.g. (Smith, 2021).
  • Evaluation of the source's credibility. Provide two reasons, such as the author's credentials and the currency of the source; your evaluation should also include where you found the source (Library, Google search engine, government website, etc.). Use the criteria covered inEvaluating Information to guide your evaluation.
  • Finally, paraphrase a key point from the source that supports or challenges your thesis and include an in-text citation. Discuss how you will use the source to support your argument for change in your community. If the source presents a rival perspective or challenge to your argument, indicate how you will address this challenge.
  • revised thesis: To address the critical teacher shortage in the Osceola district, it is imperative that the community, including parents, educators, and local businesses, collaboratively invest in aggressive recruitment and retention strategies, such as competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and improved working conditions, as these measures will not only attract and retain quality teachers but also ensure the provision of quality education for all students.