The Problem - Solving Essay

Jon Buscall

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 AKA

The Problem-Solution Essay

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 Warning !

This approach
does not work for every topic.

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 Duh!

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 Problem - Solution structure is a
proposal.
This is a fundamental
part of the world of work.

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 It works best
if you are discussing a problem

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 E.g.

“There is not enough

student-housing in Stockholm.”
Discuss.

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 E.g.

Why should the EU alter its

environmental policy?

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 Make up some questions
from the topics list.

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 Also good for:
*lab reports
* writing up experiments
*research findings

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 Problem-Solution essays include:
a problem
a solution
an evaluation

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 The Introductory Paragraph
Defines (describe) the problem
Describes the causes of the
problem
Includes a thesis (the proposed
solution to the problem)

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 Note to Jon:
See Student Example

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 The English language is changing. Nowadays there are more
non-native speakers of English than native speakers. This
seems to be having a dramatic effect on how English is
perceived in the workplace. Studies show that in European
corporations native speakers are often perceived as less
trustworthy than non-native speakers (Haarlem). As a
consequence, being a native speaker of English can now be
a disadvantage in some business situations. Nevertheless,
there are other instances where native speakers are
necessary to ensure that correct corporate messages are
disseminated. In order to restore the status of English, it is
therefore imperative senior managers recognize that
accurate, native-speaker English is vital for successful and
effective business communications.

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 The English language is changing. Nowadays there are
more non-native speakers of English than native
speakers. This seems to be having a dramatic effect
on how English is perceived in the workplace. Studies
show that in European corporations native speakers are
often perceived as less trustworthy than non-native
speakers (Haarlem). As a consequence, being a native
speaker of English can now be a disadvantage in some
business situations. Nevertheless, there are other instances
where native speakers are necessary to ensure that correct
corporate messages are disseminated. In order to restore
the status of English, it is therefore imperative senior
managers recognize that accurate, native-speaker English is
vital for successful and effective business communications.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

 The English language is changing. Nowadays there are more
non-native speakers of English than native speakers. This
seems to be having a dramatic effect on how English is
perceived in the workplace. Studies show that in
European corporations native speakers are often
perceived as less trustworthy than non-native
speakers (Haarlem). As a consequence, being a native
speaker of English can now be a disadvantage in
some business situations. Nevertheless, there are
other instances where native speakers are necessary
to ensure that correct corporate messages are
disseminated. In order to restore the status of English, it is
therefore imperative senior managers recognize that
accurate, native-speaker English is vital for successful and
effective business communications.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

 The English language is changing. Nowadays there are more
non-native speakers of English than native speakers. This
seems to be having a dramatic effect on how English is
perceived in the workplace. Studies show that in European
corporations native speakers are often perceived as less
trustworthy than non-native speakers (Haarlem). As a
consequence, being a native speaker of English can now be
a disadvantage in some business situations. Nevertheless,
there are other instances where native speakers are
necessary to ensure that correct corporate messages are
disseminated. In order to restore the status of English, it
is therefore imperative senior managers recognize
that accurate, native-speaker English is vital for
successful and effective business communications.

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 Look at “Fertility” Essay Notes

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 The Body Paragraphs
Give a clear & specific description
of your proposal
Clarify how the proposed solution
can be implemented
Compare your proposed solution
to alternative solutions

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 The Body
Proposes a solution
Discuss alternative solutions
Evaluates solutions

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 The Body
Proposes a solution
Discuss alternative solutions
Evaluates solutions

The quality of your argument

is influenced by the evidence you have

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 In the conclusion you: evaluate the
arguments
for & against

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Thursday, April 29, 2010
 Your turn.

“There is not enough

student-housing in Stockholm.”
Discuss.

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 There is not enough
student-housing in Stockholm. Discuss
Define (describe) the problem
Describe the causes of the
problem
Includes a thesis (the proposed
solution to the problem)

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 Swap papers!
Think.
Discuss.

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