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    This document provides guidance on writing a problem-solution essay. It outlines the key elements, including communicating the problem by explaining how and why it occurred and why it needs to be addressed. It recommends dedicating separate paragraphs to each potential solution or step in a multi-step solution. The conclusion should reiterate the importance of solving the problem. Common errors to avoid are confusing the problem with its causes, including too many ideas without fully developing them, not adequately developing both sides of the argument, failing to link problems with solutions, and not being specific enough.

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    This document provides guidance on writing a problem-solution essay. It outlines the key elements, including communicating the problem by explaining how and why it occurred and why it needs to be addressed. It recommends dedicating separate paragraphs to each potential solution or step in a multi-step solution. The conclusion should reiterate the importance of solving the problem. Common errors to avoid are confusing the problem with its causes, including too many ideas without fully developing them, not adequately developing both sides of the argument, failing to link problems with solutions, and not being specific enough.

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    Problem and Solution Essay

    English Writing II (I)


    Common synonyms and words
    • Problem – issues, situation
    • Causes – reasons, why
    • Solution – deal with, address, tackle, remediate,
    improve, measures taken, solved
    Language for expressing cause and effect

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    Outlining a Problem-Solution Paper
    • Communicating the Problem

    How did this become a problem?

    Why is it (still) a problem?

    Why is it important / Why does it need to be fixed?


    • Communicating the Solution(s)

    Cover each potential solution to the problem in its own paragraph, or cover each
    step of a multi-step solution with each step having its own paragraph.

    Each body paragraph should have a clearly stated claim that is distinct from,
    though connected to, the other paragraphs.
    • Conclusion: Reiterating Importance
    Recap your thesis statement (problem + brief overview of solution)
    Close out your paper by emphasizing the importance of solving the problem you
    have covered.
    https://clt.library.jwu.edu/c.php?g=1028305&p=7459493
    Six common errors
    • Confusing problem and causes questions
    • Having too many ideas
    • Not developing your ideas
    • Not developing both sides of the argument equality
    • Not linking the problems and solutions
    • Not being specific enough

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