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Where do you get your writing ideas?
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Step-by-step Instructions for Writing a Problem-solution Essay
A problem-solution essay presents a problem and tries to convince the reader that the writer's solution will work. This section includes step-by-step directions to help you write a problem-solution essay.
1. Prewriting
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Select a problem, gather and organize details, think of a solution, and write an opinion statement.
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2. Writing
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State your opinion, give reasons the problem is serious, give reasons the solution will work, and write a call to action.
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3. Revising
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Improve your work by checking your opinion and your reasons and the way you connect them.
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4. Editing
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Check for style and accuracy and prepare a final copy.
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Students—
Read the winning short story!
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 Use the glossary to help find the meaning of literary words and writing terms that will help you think and talk about writing.
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To edit your writing well, you need to understand the rules. This library of quick, animated grammar lessons...
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