WEEK 3: CHAPTER 12 - SOLVING A PROBLEM: CRIME AND JUSTICE

Jill believes strongly in a particular approach to combating prison overcrowding. Which of the following problem-solution patterns should she use in her paper?

proposing one main solution

Which of the following issues should you look for in the editing stage of problem-solving writing? Select all that apply.

- Are any sentences worded awkwardly? - Do transitions help the writing flow smoothly? - Is the tone appropriate?

Which of the following papers use the pattern of claiming that a particular solution is the way to solve the problem? Select all that apply.

- Hillary claims that the best way to empower women in developing countries is to invest in their small businesses. - Enrique claims that designing a better helmet is the best way to reduce concussions in football.

Which of the following issues should you look for in the revising stage of problem-solving writing? Select all that apply.

- Is the overall solution explained clearly? - Is the overall solution reasonable? - Is the problem clearly identified?

Which of the following are among the reasons why crime and justice are important areas for problem-solution writing? Select all that apply.

- Solutions to crime and other social problems can and should be developed with justice in mind. - Crimes are problems, and solutions to prevent, reduce, and deal with crime are possible. - Injustice in society is a problem, and solutions to deal with injustice are possible.

Marco works in the human relations department of his company. Which of the following are problem-solving pieces he might write? Select all that apply.

- an e-mail explaining how flexible hours will improve employee morale - a memo explaining how to reduce the company's high medical insurance costs

Which of the following types of stories in the media would generally be the best source of topics for problem-solving writing? Select all that apply.

- stories about injustice - stories about crime

Which of the following questions will help a writer to choose a purpose for a problem-solving piece?

Is the goal simply to give the readers a better understanding of the problem and possible solutions?

Which of the following uses the pattern of claiming that a problem exists and that something must be done about it?

Jan writes to prove that workplaces treat women unfairly and should change.

Which of the following questions will help writers to consider strategy for problem-solving writing?

Should the piece compare and contrast the possible solutions?

Which of the following questions will help writers consider the audience for problem-solving writing?

Why should readers care about this problem?

Which of the following graphic organizers can best help writers evaluate the feasibility of possible solutions?

a chart of pros and cons

Toni wants to convince her audience that campus litter has become a problem. What would be the best way to do that?

a narrative about rats eating discarded food scraps near the dorms

Which of the following college papers would be an example of problem-solving writing?

a paper proposing a way to reduce campus crime rates

Which of the following is an example of problem-solving writing that might be done for a political science course?

a paper proposing ways to end voter fraud

Courtney is planning to take a vacation with two friends. Which of the following is an example of problem-solving writing that she might do connected with her vacation?

a plan to keep their expenses within their budget

Which of the following is an example of problem-solving writing that might be done in a family context?

a plan to reduce the family's expenses

Which of the following is an example of problem-solving writing that might be done in the culinary field?

an explanation of ways to improve the nutrition of restaurant food

Michael is writing a piece for class about a new therapy designed to help veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. He realizes that many of his classmates may not know much about the disorder, so he will have to explain it in detail. What aspect of the rhetorical star has he just considered?

audience

During the discovering stage of problem-solving writing, talking with a friend can be useful for

brainstorming possible solutions.

What is the best way to appeal to your readers in problem-solution writing?

by making the problem seem relevant to their lives

The conclusion in problem-solution writing differs from the conclusion in, for example, process, classification, or cause-and-effect writing because it often includes a

call to action.

Joe starts his paper by explaining that a problem exists. He then examines three possible solutions to it and concludes the paper by giving his final recommendation. Joe has organized his paper using a(n) approach.

deductive

Len decides to write about the problem of invasive species in the Great Lakes. He does not know how to solve the problem, so he researches possible solutions. He needs to be careful to

document his sources.

Which of the following best describes where to find subjects for problem-solving writing?

firsthand experience, the experiences of others, or the media

Elissa states her proposed solution in the introduction, and then she supports it with an analysis of the problem and with evidence to support her solution. Elisa has organized her paper using a(n) approach.

inductive

Which of the following should you focus on during the composing stage of problem-solving writing?

organizing the solutions

Which type of writing would you most likely use in your problem-solving piece to show that a proposed solution is feasible?

persuasion

A good objective for the discovering stage of problem-solving writing is to come up with a list of _____ the problem that the essay will deal with.

possible solutions for

The best way to choose a subject for problem-solving writing is to start by focusing on a(n)

problem

Which of the following would be the most effective approach for opening a persuasive problem-solution piece?

proving that the problem is real

Inga wants her problem-solving piece to convince her readers not to use any of the pesticides that have been demonstrated to kill bees. What aspect of the rhetorical star has she just considered?

purpose

Elif is writing a paper for classmates about the problem of online privacy. Which of the following would be the best way for her to appeal to her audience?

show readers that the problem could have serious consequence for them

Anya claims that she knows her proposed solution will work because it is based on a similar program in Canada. Which of the following forms of support is most likely to make that statement credible to the reader?

statistics from the Canadian government

Kendra decides to evaluate each of the possible solutions she describes. This decision relates to

strategy

An effective way to end a problem-solving piece is to

suggest what might happen if nothing is done.

Igor believes that climate change needs a multipronged approach as it is much too complex to be solved with a single approach. Which of the following patterns should he use for his problem-solving paper on the topic?

suggesting a combination of several solutions

To support a claim in his problem-solving piece, Shawn uses several kinds of evidence, including statistics and examples he gathered from research. What will Shawn need to remember to do?

to document and cite his sources

What is the main reason that people write about solutions to problems?

to help make change possible

During the planning stage of problem-solving writing, the writer should decide

whether to focus on one solution or several.