How Do You Write A Problem-Solution Essay?
A problem-solution essay outlines and explains a problem and suggests actions that can be taken to solve it. The author tries to convince the readers to accept his or her solutions and to support the author’s point of view. Find and define the problem Find a problem that is not too general or too specific. Define the problem you want to analyze. Think about possible and/or realistic solutions. Conduct research Ask friends and family what they think about the problem and possible solutions. Read print media and watch the news. Do library research. Organize sources Analyze and organize the sources you have found and want to use. Take notes (also see “How to Take Notes Effectively”). Analyze purpose and audience If you haven’t done so, analyze your audience and the purpose of your essay. Compose hypothesis Every essay needs a good hypothesis. Here, you briefly have to state the problem and the possible solutions. A good hypothesis is the basis for a good essay. Writing process: Introducti
