PEOBLEM-SOLUTION

PEOBLEM-SOLUTION OFFICIAL ESSAY OUTLINE

I. Introduction

A. Attention getter – could be a startling statistic/fact, an anecdote, quote, rhetorical question

B. Explanation of attention getter

C. Thesis statement with the problem, the best proposed solution, and the reason why it is the best.

II. BODY I: – Problem

Topic Sentence – Define the problem

1. Describe the problem and state who is affected

2. TWO Synthesized Examples/Evidence/Proofs + their explanation to the audience

III. BODY II:

Topic Sentence – History of the problem

3. Where/how it originated

4. Causes with 2-3 synthesized, expertly sources

IV. BODY III:

Topic Sentence – Seriousness/Consequences (if the problem is NOT solved)

5. Negative effects with 2-3 synthesized, expertly sources

6. How/why the issue is serious

7. Consequences explanation

A very short paragraph of 2-3 transitional sentences leading into the solution part.

V. BODY IV: Solution

Topic Sentence – Solution #1 Topic Sentence (claim 1 + reason why it will work)

8. Good, "agreeing" expertly points, 2 synthesized sources

9. Solution 1 criticism (COUNTER-ARGUMENT) WITH 1 SOURCE

10. Rebuttal of this negative and return to why solution 1 is viable

VI. BODY V:

Topic Sentence – Solution #2 Topic Sentence (claim 2 + reason why it will work)

11. Good, "agreeing" expertly points, 2 synthesized sources

12. Solution 2 criticism (COUNTER-ARGUMENT) WITH 1 SOURCE

13. Rebuttal of this negative and return to why solution 2 is viable and is better than solution 1

VII. BODY VI:

Topic Sentence – Solution #3 Topic Sentence (claim 3 + reason why it will work)

14. Good, "agreeing" expertly points, 2 synthesized sources

15. A slight Solution 3 criticism (COUNTER-ARGUMENT) WITH 1 SOURCE

16. Rebuttal of this negative and return to why solution 3 is THE BEST!

VIII: Conclusion

A. Summary statement

B. Relate to the world today or future C. predict what happens if the issue is not solved

D. Call to action/final thoughts