Sunday, August 03, 2014

Problem and Solution Essays: Advice for Writing



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[This is an advice sheet designed for students who have to write a problem and solution essay.  It is a combination of my own material with some material I borrowed from colleagues.]

Problem and Solution Essays: Advice for Writing

Checklist:
11.       Do I have 5 paragraphs?

22.      Do I have a minimum of 200 words?

33.       Does each of the paragraphs have a topic sentence?

44.      Does each of the solution paragraphs address the same problem?

55.       Are all of the ideas in the paragraph related to the topic sentence?

1.  Structure:
Problem and Solution Essays - Structure

Introduction

Clearly state the problem you will discuss. Explain why it is a problem
 and why it has occurred.

Paragraph 2

First possible solution. Explain your suggestion
and how it will solve the problem.

Paragraph 3

Second possible solution. Explain your suggestion
 and how it will solve the problem.

Paragraph 4

Third possible solution. Explain your solution
and how it will solve the problem

Conclusion

Summarize your opinion.


2.  Topic sentences:
Make sure each of the possible solution paragraphs begin with a topic sentence.  The topic sentence should clearly express what the paragraph will be about.

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