Problemsolution
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This document provides guidelines for writing a problem-solution essay, including introducing the problem with a hook to gain interest, presenting at least two body paragraphs with a problem and solution in each along with an evaluation, and concluding by restating the thesis while noting limitations and recommendations. It advises writers to check their essay for clarity, use of hedging language, cohesive devices between elements, inclusion of references, proper grammar including subject-verb agreement and tense, correct punctuation, and spelling errors.
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Problemsolution
- 1. The Problem-Solution Essay Spring 2014 Guadalupe Neve
- 2. INTRODUCTION • Statement to gain readers’ interest (hook) • Context (background) • A basic definition • The rationale • The thesis statement
- 3. Body paragraphs(at least 2) • Topic sentence (problem) • Solution 1 Evaluation • Solution 2 Evaluation
- 4. Conclusion • Reference to the title/thesis statement • Statement of limitations • Reference to research • Recommendations
- 5. Check your essay Is the material clear to the reader? Are you using hedging and evaluation language? Are there words that help you connect clauses, sentences and paragraphs? Are you including references? Does every sentence have a S/V? Does the S agree with the V? Are tenses used correctly? Is punctuation well used? Are there spelling mistakes?