Essay 2 Outline & Peer Review

Problem-Solution/Proposal Argument: Outline Template

Instructions: The four main parts of a problem-solution paper (introduction, problem section, solution section, conclusion) are listed below, along with the suggested goals of each part. The boxes are intended to represent paragraphs; type directly into these boxes and/or manipulate the document for your purposes. Complete as much of it as possible; note the parts that you feel you need additional ideas and/or research to complete.

Introduction

Summarize details of the problem:

Thesis Statement that presents proposal:

Problem Section (3 paragraphs suggested)

This section should provide an explanation of how this problem came about, offering a detailed history of the problem that informs the reader of the scope of the problem and sets up the rationale for the solution you will propose. This section should create an argument for this issue to be addressed immediately and will include cited research from Violent Borders, the LPC Library databases, and/or other valuable sources.

Detail the history and scope of the problem

Detail the history and scope of the problem

Detail the history and scope of the problem

Solution Section (3-4 paragraphs suggested)

This section should articulate a solution for the problem, explain how the solution will work (considering both short term and long-term goals), anticipate and address objections to your solution or parts of your solution, and explain why your solution is better than other solutions. This section will include cited research from Violent Borders, the LPC Library databases, and/or other valuable sources.

Explain the details of your plan and how it would work, considering both short term and long-term goals and anticipating objections to your solution or parts of your solution.

Explain the details of your plan and how it would work, considering both short term and long-term goals and anticipating objections to your solution or parts of your solution.

Explain the details of your plan and how it would work, considering both short term and long-term goals and anticipating objections to your solution or parts of your solution.

Address Differing Views and explain why your solution is better than other possible solutions (if not already integrated into the discussion of your solution)

Conclusion

Summarize the main points of your argument and give your audience something to do in order to begin making your proposal a reality

Works Cited

Works Cited