Problem-Solution+Essay

The Problem/Solution Essay

For this essay, you will argue a position just as you did for your last essay; however, for this assignment, you will also have to propose a solution for the problem that you see. Good proposals are creative as well as convincing. They succeed or fail based upon the strength of your argument. So, in a nutshell, you must fully explain a problem and why it is a problem and propose a solution in a way that your reader sees that it not only makes sense, but will also work.

When Choosing Your Topic:

Consider: Problems with equity or fairness

Lack of respect or trust among members of the community

Struggles for leadership of the community (//Axlerod// 221)

Research for the Topic:

You need to do research just as you did before in order to outline the problem in an articulate manner. You will also have to do research on various solutions to the problem.

Rubric for Problem/Solution Assignment:

Format _________/15 points


 * Essay follows all guidelines of MLA
 * o 12 point font Times New Roman
 * o One inch Margins
 * o Double spacing throughout essay
 * o Header and Heading with appropriate information in appropriate order and location

Comments:

Essay Topic _________/50 points


 * Chosen a problem and provided a viable solution to that problem
 * Problem is described to the point that the reader agrees that it is a problem, and the solution is outlined in a way that the reader sees that it makes sense and could work.

Comments:

Structure and Organization _________/20 points


 * Essay displays an organization that helps guide the reader
 * o Begins with the problem and ends with a solution
 * Transitions are used to guide the reader from point to point
 * A Works Cited Page in MLA format has been provided
 * Citations in text vary in method (paraphrasing and quotations) and are in MLA format

Comments:

Voice and Flow _________/15 points


 * Word choice is appropriate – No Do Not Use List words present
 * No two sentences in a paragraph begin the same way
 * Varied sentence structure allows for smooth movement through the text

Comments:

Total: _________/100 points