english iii Class 22 May 29 2013 Today Organizing a problemsolution essay Evaluating solutions Problem Solution Essay Structure Key elements of problemsolution writing Identification ID: 242698
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Academic english iii
Class 22
May 29, 2013Slide2
Today
Organizing a problem-solution essay
Evaluating solutionsSlide3
Problem – Solution Essay Structure
Key elements of problem-solution writing
-
Identification
of the problem.
-
Situation
(information necessary for understanding the
problem)
- Identification of
solution
(s)
-
Evaluation
of solution(s)Slide4
Identifying and explaining problem (situation)
Information to address in the Situation:
- What are the causes of the problem?
- Why did it happen?
- Who does it affect?
- What are the effects of the problem?
- Why is it a problem?
Remember to use
supporting evidence
to present the situation: facts, statistics, examples, quotations.Slide5
General Essay Structure
Introduction
Body
ConclusionSlide6
Problem – Solution Outline
Introduction
- Opening statement (related to topic)
- Identification of problem
- Thesis statement
Body
A. Situation
B. Solution 1
- details of solution
- evaluation of solution
C. Solution 2
- details of solution
- evaluation of solution
Conclusion
- Restate the significance of the problem
- Briefly summarize the solution(s)
- Re-emphasize the strengths of the solution(s)
- Call to actionSlide7
Problem – Solution: Introduction
Introduction
- Opening statement (related to topic)
- Identification of problem
- Thesis statementSlide8
Problem – Solution: Introduction
Man
employs technology to meet his needs or maintain his standard of living.
However,
today’s
high technology uses so much energy that soon all our resources will be
exhausted
.
Without
such energy, industrial production will decrease, agricultural output will
drop, transport
will be restricted, and standard of living will decline.
In other words, the world is
on the
verge of an energy crisis unless certain measures are taken
.
The two most
commonly proposed
solutions to this global problem are reducing the energy waste and developing
cheap and
convenient energy.Slide9
Problem – Solution: Introduction
Drug
abuse is rife in many countries
. Every society, every age and ethnic
group, every
social class, and every family has been touched by the devastating effects of
drug addiction
. Billions of dollars are spent regulating drug use, treating addicts and
their families
, and fighting drug-related crime.
Although drugs threaten many homes
and societies
, their effects can be combated more effectivelySlide10
Problem – Solution: Thesis statement
In this type of essay, the thesis statement may be two sentences.
Sentence 1
: State the problem.
Sentence 2:
Indicate solution(s).
Of course, it may also be done in one sentence.Slide11
Problem – Solution: Thesis statement
Examples:
Internet piracy is a big problem for many companies.
Smoking should be banned because it is bad for your health, it costs too much and it affects those who do not smoke.
The melting ice caps pose a real and present danger to our world and, if left unchecked, will cause world-wide disasters in the future. Scientists have researched two viable ways to slow the disintegration of the ice caps.
Many children suffer long-term consequences of bullying. However, the problem can be remedied through a three-pronged approach: educating the parents, encouraging a community atmosphere, and implementing a peer mediation program.Slide12
Problem – Solution: Thesis statement
The melting ice caps pose a real and present danger to our world and, if left unchecked, will cause world-wide disasters in the future
.
Scientists have researched two viable ways to slow the disintegration of the ice caps.
Many children suffer long-term consequences of bullying
.
However, the problem can be remedied through a three-pronged approach: educating the parents, encouraging a community atmosphere, and implementing a peer mediation program.Slide13
Solution Paragraphs
Solution 1
- details of solution
- evaluation of solution
- State the solution:
“One solution to X is to
SOLUTION
”
- Give sufficient details to allow the reader to adequately understand what the solution is.Slide14
Solution Paragraphs
Give sufficient details to allow the reader to adequately understand what the solution is.
“One way to increase the number of Japanese tourists in Korea is advertising.”
- Obviously, this is insufficient.
- The writer must be specific about advertising:
- Where?
- What kind?
- Who is the target?
- What the solution is, exactly, must be explained.Slide15
Solution Paragraphs - Evaluation
Evaluating the solution:
-What are the steps that must be taken for the solution to be implemented/for the solution to work?
- Who will be involved
- Timeframe
- How
- Where
- Costs
Slide16
Solution Paragraphs - Evaluation
Evaluating the solution:
- Feasibility: How possible/practical is your
solution?
- What are the main advantages?
How can it address the problem?
- What are possible issues/disadvantages/objections?
Can these be justified, or overcome?
Slide17
Paper 4 Topic
I am going to make a list of the topics.
Please email me your topic
today
.Slide18
Paper 4 - Timeline
First draft
: Friday June 7
- Peer feedback day.
Second draft
: Monday June 10
Final Draft
: Friday June 14