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Problem-Solution Essay Guide

This document outlines a problem and provides potential solutions. The introduction states that the essay will investigate a problem and propose solutions. The first body paragraph defines the problem and explains its consequences. The second body paragraph suggests several solutions that could be taken to address the problem, including increasing deterrents and establishing recreational centers, and how each solution might alleviate the problem. The conclusion restates the main ideas around investigating the causes of the problem and offering solutions.

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Problem-Solution Essay Guide

This document outlines a problem and provides potential solutions. The introduction states that the essay will investigate a problem and propose solutions. The first body paragraph defines the problem and explains its consequences. The second body paragraph suggests several solutions that could be taken to address the problem, including increasing deterrents and establishing recreational centers, and how each solution might alleviate the problem. The conclusion restates the main ideas around investigating the causes of the problem and offering solutions.

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Introduction

Paraphrase question

Outline main ideas:-


This essay aims to investigate the problem of this and also put forward a
number of solutions.
Main Body Paragraph 1

State problem

Explain problem

Result

Example

Main Body Paragraph 2

BODY PARAGRAPH TO OFFER SOLUTION OF PROBLEM


(ref:- successful writing proficiency-student book ,pg no,-78)
1) Topic sentence:-

(Steps/Measures) + (Should/Could/Must) + Be Taken (So As To / In


Order To (Combat/Solve/Overcome/Deal
With/Eradicate the problem of………
Or
Serious attempt to prevent/halt/solve……must be made.
2) First solution with result:-
a) One (possible)/another/an alternative + way to +
combat/Solve/Overcome/Deal With/Eradicate+ this problem/
the problem (of…))+would be/is (eg.to provide/to
promote…)………
b) The result of this would be (eg. Eradication of
poverty)…….(+ which is is the major cause of crime)
3) 2 solution with outcome:-
nd

Furthermore, if ( prison sentences received for certain


crime) were (made longer), the
outcome/consequences/effect + would be/might be (eg.
make criminal afraid of consequences of being caught)
4) 3 solution with consequence:-
rd
It would certainly a good idea if (write 3rd
solution)……were….., this would improve the situation
by (discouraging criminals with immediate police
presence.)…..
5) Final solution with result:-
One final suggestion which would help to solve the problem
of……might be (write final solution eg. Establish recreational activity
centres such as sports centre), if this were to happen, the effect would
be (write result of solution eg. Keep idle youth off street and away from
crime.
Conclusion

Summary of main ideas

Note: For causes and solutions, simply replace solutions with causes.

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