The FOCUS of a SOLUTIONs Paper

 


A SOLUTION(s) paper explains a relevant, current problem, explores possible causes, and argues for a solution. 

The topic you choose will be a particular problem—some specific situation that needs to be changed or a specific idea that needs to be rethought. Be wary of global problems like hunger, poverty, or racism. These problems are too large.  Focus on something more manageable. 

Focusing on a particular problem also sets the ground for a manageable solution. For example, solving financial difficulty for single-parent students is more manageable than solving poverty in general. 

Remember, the paper is a SOLUTIONS paper.  Therefore, you must make sure that you can provide clear and specific solutions to remedy the issue.



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