In the ELLA (English Language Learning and Acquisition) 0330 Writing about Global Issues course, students are learning to integrate citations in APA format to support their ideas. Students write in English – not their native language – to express a current global problem offering three solutions based on their research. This course prepares students to critically think about global issues. Douglas College student research essay submitted as partial requirement for ELLA 0330 (Writing about Global Issues) course. Faculty sponsor to submit this essay to DOOR: Tina Fusco.