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HOW TO WRITE THE CONCLUSION OF A PROBLEM - SOLUTION ESSAY A

Before watching the video, write the 3 components of a body paragraph and
explain them.

* A body paragraph must include

a. Topic sentence: one of the problems mentioned in the thesis statement.

b. Supporting details: the explanation of the problem, they must include a reliable
source
c. Solution: how the problem can be solved: includes what, who and how
d. Resulting sentence: what will happen if/when the solution is applied

ACTIVITY 1 : Organize the body paragraph below. In the ( ) place the number that corresponds
to the correct order of a body paragraph. Fill in the gaps using appropriate connectors.

1. Topic sentence 2. Supporting idea 3. Solution 4. Resulting sentence

(4) As a result, people will be easy identifiable and they will be more responsible with the
content they upload or download.

(1) Secondly , another problem about internet usage concerns anonymity.

(2) For instance , Rogers (2016) stated that “As internet users can easily hide their identity and
even impersonate others. Many crimes such as identity theft and child abuse result from the
ease with which criminals can operate anonymously online”. Many dangerous sites are easily
accessible to criminals because they can register in a site and claim to be a different person.

(3) As a way out – to improve/solve this situacion, the Ministry of Communications and
Information Technology could propose a system of online identification, similar to a passport,
this system will allow all internet users to be verified and traced before, while and after using
any internet services.

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ACTIVITY 2:

Mind Map 1: Complete the mind map based on the guidelines given in the video ‘Conclusions for a
problem solution essay’ found in CPS 10 at Virtual Sabana.

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2. Highlight each part of the conclusion with different colors in the sample below.
Sample:
Considering everything, rising numbers of illicit means of transport and women being harassed
are the consequences of overpopulated cities that do not have appropriate systems to
transport. This worrying tendency can be stopped by meeting up with informal transporters to
legitimize their work and teaching women how to defend themselves. This would involve the
support of the Ministry of Transport and the City Major, as well as, the local Police Department .
By doing so, the difficulties caused by not having enough transportation systems will be reduced
providing life quality to main cities inhabitants.
ACTIVITY 3: Read the following thesis statement and restatement. Identify its components with
different colors.

Example:

Original thesis: Three of the most common problems that people who attend school and work
at the same time encounter are not having enough time to study and socialize.

Topic: people who attend school and work at the same time

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 Negative connotation: not having enough time to
Two problems: study and socialize.

Restatement: Lack of studying time and impossibility to share with others are the two main
problems that people who go to school and have a job at the same time experience.
Topic: people who go to school and have a job at the same time.
Negative connotation: This is not necessary if the problems are stated using a “negative” word.
Two problems: Lack of studying time and impossibility to share with others.
Now, restate the following thesis:
Original thesis: This essay will discuss the main problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle;
such problems are obesity and premature death.

Topic: Sedentary lifestyle

Two problems: obesity and premature death
Restatement: The tendency to have a life without exercise carries out negative consequenses such
as overwright and early death
Topic: _________________________________________________________________________
Two problems: _________________________________________________________________

ACTIVITY 4: Organize the CONCLUDING paragraph below. In the ( ) place the number that
corresponds to the correct order of it. Write the corresponding name of the component in each
line.

(4)_Final general result_ If these measurements are taken, people will be more conscious about
their health, consequently, they might start exercising more.
(3)_Summary of solutions (who)__ This course of actions is the responsibility of the Health
Ministry together with local schools and universities.
(1)__Thesis restatement __ obesity and poor fitness are a significant problem in modern life,
leading to lower life expectancy, and high blood pressure.
(2)__Summary of solutions (what) __ these bad consequences can be tackled by developing health
campaigns in parks and public spaces, as well as, allowing time in different educational spaces to
workout.

ACTIVITY 5: Write 3 different transition words that can be used to conclude.

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 For concluding, we can use… All things considered
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