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PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY TEMPLATE

The document provides a template for writing problem-solution essays, outlining two types: causes and solutions, and problems and solutions. It includes suggested structures for introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions, emphasizing the need for identifying reasons or problems and proposing effective solutions. The examples illustrate how to articulate these points clearly and concisely.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY TEMPLATE

The document provides a template for writing problem-solution essays, outlining two types: causes and solutions, and problems and solutions. It includes suggested structures for introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions, emphasizing the need for identifying reasons or problems and proposing effective solutions. The examples illustrate how to articulate these points clearly and concisely.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY TEMPLATE

TYPE 1: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS

Introduction:

Sentence 1: Suggested structures


It is true that ....
Sentence 2: Suggested structures
There are a number of reasons behind this
phenomenon/tendency/trend/view and several solutions should be
adopted (by governments and individuals) to improve the situation.
Example:
It is true that many offenders recommit crimes after being released from
prison. There are a number of reasons behind this phenomenon, and several
solutions should be adopted by the governments to improve the situation.
Body 1:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
There are two primary reasons why the …
Point 1 introduction:
One reason is that …
Point 2 introduction:
Furthermore …
Example:
There are two primary reasons why many crimes are committed by ex-
prisoners. One reason is that ... Furthermore, ...
Body 2:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
Fortunately, several measures could be taken to alleviate this
problem Point 1 introduction:
The first solution would be …
Point 2 introduction:
The second measure would be …
Example:
Fortunately, several measures could be taken to alleviate this problem. The
first solution would be ... The second measure would be ...
Conclusion:
In conclusion, it is clear that there are various reasons for …, and steps need to
be taken to tackle this problem.

Example:
In conclusion, it is clear that there are various reasons for ex-prisoners to
commit more crimes, and steps need to be taken to tackle this problem.

TYPE 2: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Introduction:
Sentence 1: Suggested structures
It is true that ....
Sentence 2: Suggested structures
Several problems have resulted from this tendency and they should be
tackled by a number of effective solutions from …
Example:
It is true that many offenders recommit crimes after being released from
prison. There are a number of reasons behind this phenomenon, and several
solutions should be adopted by the governments to improve the situation.
Body 1:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
As …, several related problems can be anticipated.
Point 1 introduction:
The main issue is that …
Point 2 introduction:
Another problem is that …
Example:
As ex-prisoners are committing more crimes, several related problems can
be anticipated. The main issue is that ... Another problem is that ...
Body 2:
Topic sentence: Suggested structures
Since such issues are serious, the government and individuals should
immediately take steps to address these problems.
Point 1 introduction:
The first solution would be …
Point 2 introduction:
The second measure would be …
Example:
Since such issues are serious, the government should immediately take steps
to address these problems. The first solution would be ... The second measure
would be ...
Conclusion:
- In conclusion, there are various negative consequences of … and appropriate steps
need to be taken to tackle these problems (not only by the government but also
by individuals).
Example:
In conclusion, there are various negative consequences of re-committing
crimes and appropriate steps need to be taken to tackle these problems.

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