Problem Solution Essay

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

• 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 _____.

• 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

Introduction of a problem solution essay DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Restatement of the essay question

• a thesis statement for problems

• a thesis statement for solutions

• Opposite idea

Answer explanation

INTRO ORGANIZATION:

a restatement sentence

a thesis statement for problems (2)

a thesis statement for solutions (2)

Organization of the "problems" paragraph is:

• Problem 1 + Details +

  Problem 2 +

  Details

• Topic sentence +

  Problem 1 +

  Details +

  Problem 2 +

  Details

• Topic sentence +

  Problem 1 +

  Details

• Problem 1 +

  Details 1 +

  Details 2

Answer explanation

Body 1:

Start with a general topic sentence.

Explain the first problem with some details (examples, facts etc.)

Explain the second problem with some details (examples, facts etc.)

Write a concluding sentence should you want.

Organization of the "solution" paragraph is:

• Solution 1 +

  Details +

  Solution 2 +

  Details

• Topic sentence +

  Solution 1 +

  Details

• Topic sentence +

  Solution 1 +

  Details +

  Solution 2 +

  Details

• Solution 1 +

  Details 1 +

  Details 2

Answer explanation

Body 2:

Start with a general topic sentence.

Explain the first solution with some details (examples, facts etc.)

Explain the second solution with some details (examples, facts etc.)

Write a concluding sentence should you want.

Which one is NOT a topic sentence for the "solution" paragraph?

• These problems can be tackled through two solutions.

• There are solutions to combat these problems.

• There are two solutions to fight these problems.

• The most important solution ought to be provided by the government.

Answer explanation

The most important solution ought to be provided by the government.= This is not a topic sentence. This is like an introduction of the first solution!

However, keep in mind that we don't divide solutions as "the most important" and "the least important". Wording is also problematic.

In solution paragraph, the two solutions start with

• To begin with + Moreover

• Firstly + Secondly

• First of all + On the other hand

• The most important + On top of that

Answer explanation

Firstly, ___ add first solution ___.

Secondly, ___ add second solution ___.

Also be aware that first solution is for the stated first problem and second solution is for the stated second problem.

Conclusion of a problem solution essay DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Restatement of the essay question

• a thesis statement for problems

• a thesis statement for solutions

• Final Comment

Answer explanation

CONCLUSION ORGANIZATION:

Rewrite a thesis statement for problems (2)

Rewrite a thesis statement for solutions (2)

Add a final comment

Which one is NOT a topic sentence for the "problem" paragraph?

• Overeating causes two significant problems.

• Overeating lead to serious problems.

• The first problem linked to overeating is heart diseases.

• Two major problems result from overeating.

Answer explanation

The first problem linked to overeating is heart diseases = This is not a topic sentence. This is the introduction of the first problem!

Who GENERALLY solves our problems (in this essay type)?

• Family

• Friends

• The government

• Nobody but us

Answer explanation

Check solution related vocabulary items on Google class! For instance:

Law: making laws / implementing laws / introducing new regulations / introducing strict regulations / implementing the laws without fail / making stricter laws / making environmental laws /making labor laws /