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Problem-Solution Essay Outline

Introduction A. Attention Getter could be a startling statistic/fact, or an anecdote, quote. B. Brief background/ transitional information C. Thesis statement D. Blueprint TRANSITION Body Paragraph 1 Topic !. ". &. (. +. Problem along !ith seriousness"conse#uences

entence Define problem Describe #eal $orld e%amples 'ho affected )egati*e affects/consequences ,o$ serious

TRANSITION Body Paragraph $ Topic !. ". &. (. Solution %1

entence olution -! .*er*ie$ of olution /steps0 Good point )egati*e point #ebuttal 1 The rebuttal is the counterargument to your position. In an argumentative
essay, you have to explain the opposition's point of view, and argue against it, as well as arguing for your own point.

TRANSITION Body Paragraph & Topic !. ". &. (. Solution %$

entence olution -" .*er*ie$ of olution /steps0 Good point )egati*e point #ebuttal

TRANSITION 'onclusion A. ummar2 statement B. #elate to the $orld toda2 or future C. Call to action/final thought/ clincher statement

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