Loneliness in America

A recent poll showed that 22 percent of American millennials have “no friends,” and that 30 percent feel lonely. What do you think might be the most important reasons for this loneliness in America? What do you think are the most important effects of loneliness? What do you think would be the best two solutions to decrease loneliness in America? An essay that would receive an “A” grade includes the following: General: • First body paragraph will discuss causes and effects of loneliness • The second and third body paragraphs will discuss your two solutions • Use third person for this essay • Use MLA format • Only use these sources for your essay: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/8/1/20750047/millennials-poll-loneliness (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/12/03/americans-unhappy-with-family-social-or-financial-life-are-more-likely-to-say-they-feel-lonely/ (Links to an external site.) https://www.cigna.com/about-us/newsroom/studies-and-reports/loneliness-epidemic-america (Links to an external site.) • If you use a direct quote, it must be well chosen and not take up more than one line of your essay. If you want to use another source, I have to approve it. I need to review the web site and see the information you want to include. Also, you must provide the source with MLA formatting. You should say what the source is and paraphrase the information. Introduction Introduction is 5-7 sentences long – minimum • Introduction uses an appropriate hook technique • Introduction contains clear connecting information • Introduction contains a clear thesis statement Body Paragraphs • Body paragraphs are 7 sentences long – minimum • Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence. • Each body paragraph contains at least 2 major details • Each body paragraph includes 2 different types of support Conclusion Conclusion at least 5 sentences