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Problem/Solution Essay Outline Guide

This document outlines the structure for a problem/solution essay, including an introduction outlining the problem and thesis, two body paragraphs each describing a potential solution along with reasons and how it would work, and a conclusion recommending the best solution and reflecting on personal thoughts.

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Problem/Solution Essay Outline Guide

This document outlines the structure for a problem/solution essay, including an introduction outlining the problem and thesis, two body paragraphs each describing a potential solution along with reasons and how it would work, and a conclusion recommending the best solution and reflecting on personal thoughts.

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Problem/Solution outline

I, Introduction a. hook or interest catcher b. facts or background including a statement of the problem c. Thesis statement- your attitude or opinion about the problem and a mention of solutions II First solution a. some transition and introduction of the first solution b. reasons and details explaining the solution c. explanation of how the solution will work d. a concluding sentence summarizing your main points III Second solution a. b. c. d. IV
a. some transition words and introduction of the first solution

some transition and introduction of the first solution reasons and details explaining the solution explanation of how the solution will work a concluding sentence summarizing your main points

b. reasons and details explaining the solution c. explanation of how the solution will work d. a concluding sentence summarizing your main points V Conclusion a. Transition words indicating a conclusion b. suggest the best solution. c. possibly find flaws with the other two solutions. This strengthens your choice of the best solution. d. reflect on personal thoughts or connections you have made after thinking through the problem and the solutions e. give a final sentence restating your thesis- the problem and solution. Leave the reader with something to think about.

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