Proposing a Solution
GENERATE AN MANY SOLUTION AS YOU CAN FOR THE PROMPT.
The second step in all problem-solution essays is to propose a solution
Criteria for selecting a solution:
1. It must apply to the problem.
2. It must be reasonable & possible.
3. You must be able to give clear detailed explanation of
a. How it will work
b. The benefits of your solution
4. You must be able to defend your idea.
You don’t have to agree with a solution in order to write about it!!
Example: School Uniforms- Haven’t you heard enough about why we
have them to convince someone else that they should have them?
Read the following problem and list three possible solutions.
You signed up to play for the YMCA basketball team several months
ago. There are only 4 other kids on your team, so if one is absent, they
must play a man short. Your basketball games are on Saturday
mornings at 10:00. This week, you are playing the toughest team in the
league. Your best friend invites you to go to the beach with his/her
family for the weekend. You say yes, and your friend’s family pays for a
separate hotel room for the two of you to stay in by yourselves. As you
are packing for the trip Friday night, your coach calls to go over some
plays with you. What are your options?
Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3
Based on the criteria above, which one would you choose to write
about? Why?
POSSIBLE SOLUTION (THEY CAN BE AS PARICTICAL OR CRAZY AS YOU
WISH.) You must have at least four.
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Criteria for selecting a solution:
1. It must apply to the problem.
2. It must be reasonable & possible.
3. You must be able to give clear, detailed explanation of
a. How it will work
b. The benefits of your solution
4. You must be able to defend your idea.
Based on these criteria, which solution would you choose?
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How will this solution work? Be specific!
Who will make it happen?
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When will it happen? Times? Days/Dates?
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How much will it cost?
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Are there any potential problems with the solution? How will you
overcome them?
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Now write a paragraph proposing your solution. Make sure you explain
how it will work.
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