problem-solution

Problem-Solution Essay

Part II – 250 points

Audience: Formal Purpose: To Persuade

Prompt:

This is the second part of your Problem-Solution essay where you will build on your ideas from part I. See more specifics below.

PART II

Rubric: You will be graded on your ability to include the guidelines below and use them to create a well-written, college-level essay. If you fail to meet any of these expectations, points will be deducted accordingly.

Basic Requirements:

 3-4 pages in length  MLA style format overall  Free of spelling and grammatical errors  1st and 2nd person POV are NOT allowed  No contractions (didn’t, can’t, etc.)  Use headings for each section of your essay (see

sample essay)

Structure:

IV. Your Proposed Solution (1-2 paragraphs)  Provide explanation of what the solution will look like  Who, what, when, where, how?

V. Objections (2-4 paragraphs)  Who might object to your solution? On what grounds?  Refute each objection fairly, using support and strong

reasons

VI. Benefits of Your Solution (1-3 paragraphs) a. Specifically explain how your solution will help the

problem

VII. Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs) a. Reiterates main points b. Leaves the reader with something to consider – the final

idea(s)

Sources Requirements:

 You must include three quotations into the body of your essay. Each quotation must be from a different, credible source.

 Two of these quotations must be directly quoted.  One of these quotations must a paraphrased.  Two of these sources must to be from the PGCC

databases.  You must include an MLA works cited page

(without annotations). Failure to do so will result in an automatic zero.

Other notes:

 Do not submit part I with part II  In terms of grading, part II will be graded as a separate entity form

part I, though a portion of your grade will come part II’s general cohesion with part I.

 If you did not submit part I of this essay, please discuss this with the professor.

 If you are interested in revising Part I, please consult the revision details on the syllabus and course calendar.