Essay Prompt: Write a well-organized essay responding to the following question:
“Should governments prioritize economic growth over cultural preservation? Why or why not?”
Requirements
- Length & Format
- Minimum 500 words (not counting title page or reference list).
- APA 7th edition style.
- Double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins.
- Include title page and reference page.
- Sources
- Use at least two scholarly articles (peer-reviewed journal articles, books, or credible academic sources).
- Articles must be properly cited in-text and listed in the reference page using APA format.
- Structure
- Introduction (1 paragraph):
- Introduce the debate between economic growth and cultural preservation.
- End with a clear thesis statement taking a position.
- Body Paragraphs (3–4 paragraphs):
- Present arguments supporting your position, using evidence from scholarly sources.
- Discuss counterarguments and explain why your position is stronger.
- Provide at least one real-world example (country, policy, or case study).
- Conclusion (1 paragraph):
- Summarize main arguments.
- Reaffirm your thesis.
- Suggest implications for future policy.
- Introduction (1 paragraph):
- Content Guidelines
- Clearly explain what “economic growth” and “cultural preservation” mean in context.
- Address ethical and humanistic dimensions (values, identity, social impact).
- Address economic dimensions (GDP, jobs, infrastructure, development goals).
- Make sure analysis connects economics with the humanities.
- Submission
- Submit as a Word or PDF document.
- Ensure citations and references are correctly formatted in APA 7th edition.