PROBLEM SOLUTION

WHERE ARE WE?

WHAT IS A PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAY?
Describe a problem and propose the best possible solution.
Argue that the solution is practical, feasible, cost-effective and
workable.
Explain why it is better than other solutions.
Refute any objections.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURES
STRUCTURE 1 STRUCTURE 2

Introduction (problem-background & Introduction (problem-background &

seriousness+thesis statement=solution) seriousness+thesis statement=solution)
Body Body
A. Solution#1+Objection A. Reason#1
B. Solution#2+Objection B. Reason#2
C. Solution#3+Support C. Reason#3
Conclusion D. Objection
E. Counter-Argument
Conclusion
OBJECTION AND COUNTER-ARGUMENT

Why objection?
How to write objection?
What is counter-argument?
How to write counter-argument?
ARGUMENT-OBJECTION-COUNTER ARGUMENT

Argument: Global warming is a serious problem for human life.

Objection: Global warming is a hoax / lie.
Counter argument: Weather Climate; natural or man-made; profit
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 OBJECTION AND COUNTER-ARGUMENT WORDS
OBJECTION WORDS COUNTER-ARGUMENT WORDS
Someone might object/argue that But / yet/ however / nevertheless /Still

Some make a convincing argument that More importantly

Not everyone agrees with this position, however, But more evidence supports the argument
some argue that . . . that . . .

It might seem that/ It seems clear that, It is quite clear, however, that . . .

Its true that / While it is certainly true that . . . But we must remember . . .

Admittedly / Obviously / Of course / Granted. These points do not satisfactorily refute the
conclusion that . . .
But how? / But why? / But isnt this just? / But if
this is so, what about? We must remember, however

On the other hand,

I concede that . . .
PRACTICE THE OBJECTION AND COUNTER-ARGUMENT

Loud neighbors in the dorm or apartment make life in chaos. (college life)
Students strong pursuit of sport lead to inevitable loss in their personal and academic life. (sport)
Without knowledge of money management, university students face financial crisis. (parent and
family life)
THINK ABOUT YOUR AUDIENCE

Consider the position of your audience-argue more effectively.

Find the common ground with your audience.
Convince your audience your solution is the best one.
Provide strong backing for your ideas.
Qualify your argument to say when and where your solution applies.
IN-CLASS WRITING 4-CONSIDER THE POSITION OF YOUR
AUDIENCE

Who is your audience for your problem solution essay?

What background information do you have to provide to help your
audience to understand your claim? What do they believe about your
claim?
What beliefs or constraints might cause your audience to not believe
your claim?
Who might object to your solution and what would their objections be?
How will you respond to these objections?
What sort of evidence would convince this sort of audience? Would
they respond best to pathos, ethos or logos?