Problem-Solution Essay

The problem-solution essay _____.

(Choose all that apply)

• lists ALL possible solutions to the problem

• requires critical thinking and creativity

• describes a problem

• suggests the most important solutions to the problem

Write one example of a problem-solution essay topic.

In the INTRODUCTION paragraph of the problem-solution essay, you should _____.

(Choose all that apply)

• define the problem

• explain the causes of the problem

• make a prediction about the future

• convince the reader that the problem is crucial and needs to be solved

• explain the effects of the problem

In each BODY paragraph of the essay, you should _____.

(Choose all that apply)

• discuss one solution to the problem

• prove that the proposed solution will solve the problem

• disprove any anticipated objections to the solution

• prove the solution is better than other ways of solving the problem

In the BODY paragraphs, you can _____.

(Choose all that apply)

• provide examples of cases where the solution was implemented

• say what positive development occurs if the solution is implemented

• say what negative development occurs if the solution is not implemented

• provide examples of circumstances where the solution could be implemented

The CONCLUSION paragraph of the essay must include ____.

• restatement of the thesis

• additional solutions to the problem

• a final comment

• summary of the main points