Prompt B
If a less-open ended prompt appeals to you, consider using the problem-solution model for your
project. A problem-solution paper asserts that X is a problem and that Y is the best solution to that
problem, offering evidence to show that X is a problem and to prove that Y is the best solution to it. In
this assignment, your purpose is to persuade your reader that a specific and significant problem
(of your choosing) exists. Then, you should identify at least three potential solutions to the
problem, evaluate and/or defend these solutions (using refutation), and persuade your reader
to accept your evaluation of which solution (or solutions) is/are most useful.
In response to Prompt B, be sure to do the following in the body of your essay:
1. Establish that a specific problem exists. Examine the causes of the problem. Provide detailed
support to prove that the problem is significant. Explain to readers how this problem affects
them. Be sure to present only ONE problem.
2. Present three solutions to the problem. Describe and explain the solutions. Provide detailed
support to persuade readers that your solutions are effective. Begin with the least effective
approach (the first solution could even be a solution that you think is ineffective) and end with
the most effective solution.
3. Use refutation to evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions. You might concede when
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evaluating the first solution that it is ineffective. This is a good way of criticizing a contemporary
popular solution that you find ineffective. Then, in the refutation of your second solution, you
might concede and refute the critics. Presumably, in your refutation for your final and best
solution, you will focus on defending your solution against objections. The general movement of
refutation should be as follows: 1) identify and summarize objections to your solutions; 2) then,
concede (partially); and/or 3) refute the objections.
Research paper outline
[Thesis]Domestic violence is not just a man vs woman issue its an abuser vs parent, child,wife, or husband issue that could affect you or your loved ones
Outline (explain why you will use woman for the rest of the
Crime against women
Statistics on crime against women
Stop sexist language – rap music rapper idolization – add quotes
Evaluate
Educate on the root cause of violence – starting in schools preventing it before it happens – show statistics +
Evaluate aka show how this would change behavior
Protecting woman by improving laws and policies – laws
Evaluate aka show how the laws could / dont protect women
Ending
