Every problem has causes. What caused the problem you're writing about? List two possible causes of the problem you're writing about.
Here's an example:
Our city has too many bicycle accidents.
Causes:
1. Riders do not obey traffic rules.
2. Riders do not choose the right equipment.
What possible solutions might solve your problem? List at least two possible solutions.
Here's an example:
Careless bicycle riders cause accidents.
Solutions:
1. Start a school-wide program informing students about
bicycle safety.
2. Build bicycle paths along all roadways to separate careless
riders from automobile traffic.
What other solutions have been suggested or already tried? List any other solutions that have been suggested or tried. Why will your solution work better?
You need to give examples of other solutions and give reasons why they could not or did not solve the problem.
Example:
Suggestion: To shorten lunch periods by ten minutes
Why it won't work:
1. long lines to get food
2. staggered schedule would be confusing to students
What steps must be taken in order for your solution to work?
List the steps that must be taken for your solution to solve the problem.
Example:
1. educate the community
2. use taxes to pay for the project
3. hire more people to help work
Are there any possible problems with your solution? How can they be solved?
Many good solutions have problems. Sometimes a solution takes money or people to make it work.
Example:
Your solution requires money to buy land for the new park in your neighborhood. Finding the money is a problem.
You suggest:
Using tax dollars, raising money by getting local businesses to donate money to the community, or having people participate in community fund raisers such as garage sales, bake sales, and car washes.
