Problem and Solution

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• The structure of a Problem & Solution essay is as follows:
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• Situation
• Problem
• Solution
• Evaluation


• Model thesis statements for problem/solution essays 

  
  
  1. The _____ _____________ to _____ are to ________, _______, and ______. 
  
  
  The three most effective methods to get rich are to save regularly every month, to invest in real estate, and to eliminate frivolous expenses. 
  
  
  The best ways to make up with your wife or girlfriend after a fight are to buy her flowers, take her out to dinner, and sincerely apologize over and over again. 
  
  
  The easiest means to stop your parents from nagging at you are to agree with everything they say, do the things that need to be done before they tell you, blame your siblings for everything that happens. 
  
  
  2. ______ solutions for __________________ are ___________, _________, and _________.
  
  
  Possible solutions for the elimination of the budget deficit are increasing taxes, curtailing social programs, and eliminating government waste. 
  
  
  Potential solutions for reducing teenage smoking are increasing the cost of cigarettes, massive educational programs, and increased punishment. 
  
  
  Three prospective solutions for high medical costs are limiting frivolous malpractice lawsuits, a national health care program, and increased use of medical practitioners for routine medical problems. 
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• Use Cause and Effect Linkers
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  Problem and Solution Vocabulary
  
  
  The following words can be used as synonyms for problem and solution
  
  
  

  three main difficulties have arisen…. The main challenge faced by nurses … One of the concerns during the recession…. the new process created two questions… the team faced six issues …. our principal worry / dilemma was….

  the best remedy for this may be …. two answers have been put forward… another suggestion is … Matheson’s proposal was finally accepted. this was finally rectified by ...