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Problem and Solution Essays: Advice for Writing

Checklist:

  1.  Do I have 5 paragraphs?

  1. Do I have a minimum of 200 words?

  1.  Does each of the paragraphs have a topic sentence?

  1. Does each of the solution paragraphs address the same problem?

  1.  Are all of the ideas in the paragraph related to the topic sentence?

1.  Structure:

Problem and Solution Essays - Structure

Introduction

Clearly state the problem you will discuss. Explain why it is a problem

 and why it has occurred.

Paragraph 2

First possible solution. Explain your suggestion

and how it will solve the problem.

Paragraph 3

Second possible solution. Explain your suggestion

 and how it will solve the problem.

Paragraph 4

Third possible solution. Explain your solution

and how it will solve the problem

Conclusion

Summarize your opinion.

2.  Topic sentences:

Make sure each of the possible solution paragraphs begin with a topic sentence.  The topic sentence should clearly express what the paragraph will be about.