This document provides guidelines for writing a problem-solution essay, including introducing the problem with a hook to gain interest, presenting at least two body paragraphs with a problem and solution in each along with an evaluation, and concluding by referencing the thesis statement and providing recommendations. It advises checking the essay for clarity, use of hedging language, cohesive devices between elements, inclusion of references, proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

1. The Problem-Solution Essay
Spring 2014
Guadalupe Neve

2. INTRODUCTION
• Statement to gain readers’ interest (hook)
• Context (background)
• A basic definition
• The rationale
• The thesis statement

3. Body paragraphs(at least 2)
• Topic sentence (problem)
• Solution 1
Evaluation
• Solution 2
Evaluation

4. Conclusion
• Reference to the title/thesis statement
• Statement of limitations
• Reference to research
• Recommendations

5. Check your essay
 Is the material clear to
the reader?
 Are you using hedging
and evaluation language?
 Are there words that help
you connect
clauses, sentences and
paragraphs?
 Are you including
references?
 Does every sentence have
a S/V?
 Does the S agree with the
V?
 Are tenses used
correctly?
 Is punctuation well used?
 Are there spelling
mistakes?