For
this assignment, you will write a problem/solution essay that addresses a
problem or issue within your chosen discipline. A problem/solution essay is a
type of informative and persuasive writing that presents a specific problem and
proposes a possible solution. Your task is to propose a viable solution to this
problem that will be persuasive to your reader. In doing so, you must provide a
researched analysis of the problem and your proposed solution. You must
persuade your audience that you have a high-level understanding of the problem
and that your solutions are appropriate and workable.
1.
Demonstrate knowledge
of your field to make appropriate rhetorical decisions for the writing
situation: Use your understanding of your
discipline to structure your arguments, choose relevant evidence, and tailor
your writing style to your specific audience and purpose.
2.
Show awareness of
field-specific research and incorporate this research into your essay:
Display your understanding of research relevant to your field and effectively
integrate this research into your essay to support your arguments.
3.
Exhibit critical
thinking skills by synthesizing your research to propose a solution to the
identified problem: Use your critical
thinking skills to analyze and interpret your research, and use this analysis
to propose a well-reasoned solution to the problem you’ve identified.
4.
Express your ideas
clearly, organize your essay logically, and adhere to the conventions of
standard written English: Communicate your
ideas in a clear and understandable manner, structure your essay logically and
coherently, and follow the grammatical and stylistic rules of standard written
academic English.
5.
Develop a
discipline-appropriate thesis statement:
Create a thesis statement that is suitable for your field of study and
effectively communicates the main argument or point of your essay.
6.
Reflect
metacognitively on your writing process:
Think about and analyze your own writing process, considering how you
approached the task, what strategies you used, what worked well, and what you
might do differently in the future.
