Proposal of a Solution
In an argument for a proposal, you are aiming to solve a debatable issue. In this essay, you will explain a problem then provide a three-step solution. Think about answering the following questions within your essay:
- What should we be doing about this particular issue?
- What should the government or the general public be doing about the issue?
- How should we be solving the issue?
The essay must include:
- A well-developed introduction that brings up the topic, has a well-developed thesis statement that includes the solution steps, and any context information the reader needs to know in order to understand what is coming next.
- The first body paragraph should be an explanation of the issue at hand. You should define any terms that need to be understood by the reader. You should give an explanation of the problem as thoroughly as possible. This should include background information as well as what is (or isn’t) being done about the problem at the present time.
- The next series of paragraphs should clearly state the steps to solve the issue. This section should include a minimum of three steps.
- Examine any counterarguments or glitches in the plan that may cause issues. In this section, analyze any worst-case-scenarios that may occur through the solution, and go on to explain how you can anticipate fixing the situation if it arises.
- A well-developed conclusion that restates your thesis in an original way, summarizes your main points, and finally, elicits a call to action from the audience.