Problem-Solution Research Essay about diabetes
Guidelines
To complete the Problem-Solution Research Essay, you will propose a solution to a problem faced by a community, group, or entity, and offer solutions that might help solve the problem. Your goal is to articulate a convincing argument in support of the solutions.
Essay Requirements
5 double spaced pages (4 pages and 1 Works Cited page)
3 academic journal articles required (one quote from each articleno more than 2 typed lines)
MLA formatting
Include a Works Cited pageQuoting Requirements
The Research Essay must feature at least two (2) quotes from each academic source (6, in total). Make sure that all in-text citations contain the author’s last name and the page number where the quote was taken (Rembrandt 11). Quotes should never exceed two (2) typed lines, and no paragraph should have more than two quotes. In addition, make sure that each paragraph is at least 6-7 typed lines or 10-12 sentences. Remember to use evidence from your source material to back up your ideas. You will be conducting research to find statistics, facts, quotes from experts, and studies.
Essay Outline
Introduction Paragraph: Identify the problem for which you will offer solutions. Include any background information you find important. Write a Three-point thesis statement (containing a well-defined problem and three clear solutions). Sample Thesis: The most effective methods for lowering incarceration rates are decriminalizing all illicit substances, creating programs for terminally-ill prisoners to be released, and instituting more restorative justice programs. Please see the Sample Thesis Statements at the bottom of the page.
Body Paragraph 1: Write a topic sentence that reflects the first point in your thesis. Add a few more sentences, then quote from one your sources and explain the quote (Quote 1 from a source).
Body Paragraph 2: Write another topic sentence that still relates to (or offers another angle on) the first point in your thesis. mentions another place in the story where the reader can see the first point in your thesis. Add a few more sentences, then quote from one your sources and explain the quote (Quote 2 from a source). Now address the counterargument. It is important that you anticipate opposition (readers objections and questions). At some point in the paper, you need to acknowledge your opposition and deal with opposition points. You can choose to either completely refute an opposition point, or you can choose to concede that the oppositions point is of some value. You may find that you do both of these things at the same time.
Body Paragraph 3: Write a topic sentence that reflects the second point in your thesis. Add a few more sentences, then quote from one your sources and explain the quote (Quote 3 from a source).
Body Paragraph 4: Write another topic sentence that still relates to (or offers another angle on) the second point in your thesis. mentions another place in the story where the reader can see the first point in your thesis. Add a few more sentences, then quote from one your sources and explain the quote (Quote 4 from a source). Now address the counterargument. It is important that you anticipate opposition (readers objections and questions). At some point in the paper, you need to acknowledge your opposition and deal with opposition points. You can choose to either completely refute an opposition point, or you can choose to concede that the oppositions point is of some value. You may find that you do both of these things at the same time.
Body Paragraph 5: Write a topic sentence that reflects the third point in your thesis. Add a few more sentences, then quote from one your sources and explain the quote (Quote 5 from a source).
Body Paragraph 6: Write another topic sentence that still relates to (or offers another angle on) the third point in your thesis. mentions another place in the story where the reader can see the first point in your thesis. Add a few more sentences, then quote from one your sources and explain the quote (Quote 6 from a source). Now address the counterargument. It is important that you anticipate opposition (readers objections and questions). At some point in the paper, you need to acknowledge your opposition and deal with opposition points. You can choose to either completely refute an opposition point, or you can choose to concede that the oppositions point is of some value. You may find that you do both of these things at the same time.
Conclusion Paragraph: Write a thesis restatement and then discuss the significance of the three solutions that you discussed throughout the paper.
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