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Problem-Solution Essay Plan

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Process 1. General Topic

1. Proposed Topic: _____________________________________________________________________
In choosing topic, consider the following questions.
a. Is the topic aligned to UNSDGs? If yes, specify which one. __________
b. Is the topic your personal interest?
c. Are there available sources related to your topic?
d. Can you produce a well-written draft given the limited time?

2. Show your process of selecting a topic using a semantic web.

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Process 2. Specific Topic

1. General topic: _______________________________________________________________________

2. Specific topic: _______________________________________________________________________

a. Does the specific topic state the “problem” clearly?
b. Does the specific topic state what you intend to do with the “problem”?

3. Show your process here from general to specific topic.

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Process 3. Thesis Statement (TS). Prepare at least three proposed thesis statements.
Proposed TS 1:
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Proposed TS 2:
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Proposed TS 3:
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In writing the TS, consider the following guide questions.

a. Is your TS written in complete sentence?
b. Is your TS not in question form?
c. Does your TS state clearly the “problem” and what you intend to do with it?

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Process 4. Outline. Write complete sentence in your outline.

Specific Topic: _________________________________________________________________________
Thesis statement: ______________________________________________________________________

1.0 __________________________________________________________________________________
1.1 ___________________________________________________________________________
1.2 ___________________________________________________________________________
2.0 __________________________________________________________________________________
2.1 ___________________________________________________________________________
2.2 ___________________________________________________________________________
2.3 ___________________________________________________________________________
3.0 __________________________________________________________________________________
3.1 ___________________________________________________________________________
3.2 ___________________________________________________________________________
3.3 ___________________________________________________________________________
4.0 __________________________________________________________________________________
4.1 ___________________________________________________________________________
4.2 ___________________________________________________________________________
4.3 ___________________________________________________________________________
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5.1 ___________________________________________________________________________
In making your outline, consider the following guide questions.
A. Introduction
a. Does your introduction present the general background of your topic?
b. Does your introduction present the context of your “problem” (Why is it a problem? What will happen if
there’s no immediate action?)?
c. Does your introduction state the TS clearly?
B. Body
a. Does each your body paragraph state the topic sentence which is aligned to the TS?
b. Does each of your body paragraph have (1) the definition or description of the solution and (2) an
explanation why is it important, and (3) a specific example where it was successfully applied?
C. Conclusion
a. Does your conclusion restate your TS?
b. Does your conclusion state what should be done next after you stated what the problem is and how it can
be solved?

Prepared by: Philippe John F. Sipacio, Ph.D.