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List several ideas for each bullet point below that you are planning to include in your essay.
Names of two children's books that represent/illustrate the issue that you've selected.
At least two journals and news sources that you are working with.
Introduction
Background information: What does your reader need to know to understand this topic? (Hint: Consider that part of your audience will be comprised of non-students/non-educators.)
Presentation of the issue, with examples from primary sources: at least two different children's books. (Hint: Use current children's books will be strong evidence for your readers to relate to, and make sure to identify the target audiences for your children's books and their themes).
Academic discussion of the issue, with examples from secondary sources: at least two academic journals. (Hint: Include a history of this issue, different opinions on this issue, and studies or arguments in both support and opposition to this issue)
Mainstream awareness/discussion of the issue, with examples from secondary or tertiary sources: current news sources and websites. (Hint: Who is concerned about this issue? Why?)
Discussion: present your synthesis of the academic and mainstream ideas about your topic. (Hint: Who is promoting or objecting to your topic? What is at stake--for child readers; parents; teachers; and society? How long has this been an issue in children's literature? Why is it important to bring this issue forward for both academic and mainstream audiences?)
Conclusion (Hint: What should happen?)