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The Problem - Solving Essay Jon Buscall Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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The Problem - Solving Essay

Jon Buscall

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The Problem-Solution Essay

AKA

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This approach does not work for every topic.

Warning !

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Duh!

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Problem - Solution structure is a proposal.

This is a fundamental part of the world of work.

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It works best if you are discussing a problem

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“There is not enough student-housing in Stockholm.”

Discuss.

E.g.

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Why should the EU alter its environmental policy?

E.g.

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Make up some questions from the topics list.

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Also good for: *lab reports

* writing up experiments*research findings

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Problem-Solution essays include:

a problem

a solution

an evaluation

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The Introductory Paragraph

Defines (describe) the problem

Describes the causes of the problem

Includes a thesis (the proposed solution to the problem)

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Note to Jon:See Student Example

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The English language is changing. Nowadays there are more non-native speakers of English than native speakers. This seems to be having a dramatic effect on how English is perceived in the workplace. Studies show that in European corporations native speakers are often perceived as less trustworthy than non-native speakers (Haarlem). As a consequence, being a native speaker of English can now be a disadvantage in some business situations. Nevertheless, there are other instances where native speakers are necessary to ensure that correct corporate messages are disseminated. In order to restore the status of English, it is therefore imperative senior managers recognize that accurate, native-speaker English is vital for successful and effective business communications.

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The English language is changing. Nowadays there are more non-native speakers of English than native speakers. This seems to be having a dramatic effect on how English is perceived in the workplace. Studies show that in European corporations native speakers are often perceived as less trustworthy than non-native speakers (Haarlem). As a consequence, being a native speaker of English can now be a disadvantage in some business situations. Nevertheless, there are other instances where native speakers are necessary to ensure that correct corporate messages are disseminated. In order to restore the status of English, it is therefore imperative senior managers recognize that accurate, native-speaker English is vital for successful and effective business communications.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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The English language is changing. Nowadays there are more non-native speakers of English than native speakers. This seems to be having a dramatic effect on how English is perceived in the workplace. Studies show that in European corporations native speakers are often perceived as less trustworthy than non-native speakers (Haarlem). As a consequence, being a native speaker of English can now be a disadvantage in some business situations. Nevertheless, there are other instances where native speakers are necessary to ensure that correct corporate messages are disseminated. In order to restore the status of English, it is therefore imperative senior managers recognize that accurate, native-speaker English is vital for successful and effective business communications.

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The English language is changing. Nowadays there are more non-native speakers of English than native speakers. This seems to be having a dramatic effect on how English is perceived in the workplace. Studies show that in European corporations native speakers are often perceived as less trustworthy than non-native speakers (Haarlem). As a consequence, being a native speaker of English can now be a disadvantage in some business situations. Nevertheless, there are other instances where native speakers are necessary to ensure that correct corporate messages are disseminated. In order to restore the status of English, it is therefore imperative senior managers recognize that accurate, native-speaker English is vital for successful and effective business communications.

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Look at “Fertility” Essay Notes

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The Body Paragraphs

Give a clear & specific description of your proposal

Clarify how the proposed solution can be implemented

Compare your proposed solution to alternative solutions

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The Body

Proposes a solution

Discuss alternative solutions

Evaluates solutions

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The Body

Proposes a solution

Discuss alternative solutions

Evaluates solutions

The quality of your argument is influenced by the evidence you have

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In the conclusion you: evaluate the arguments

for & against

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“There is not enough student-housing in Stockholm.”

Discuss.

Your turn.

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There is not enough student-housing in Stockholm. Discuss

Define (describe) the problem

Describe the causes of the problem

Includes a thesis (the proposed solution to the problem)

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Swap papers! Think.

Discuss.

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