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12Solving a Problem: Crime and

Justice

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify real world applications for solving a problem.

• Understand the steps for writing about a solution to a problem.

• Respond to and analyze images and readings about crime and justice.

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Learning Outcomes (contd.)

• Analyze the rhetorical situation for solving a problem.

• Apply the steps for solving a problem in writing.

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Real World Applications (LO 12.1)

School• Propose a solution to a social issue.

• Propose a solution to an environmental concern.

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Real World Applications (contd.)

Daily Life• Propose a solution for a time

management issue.

• Propose a solution to budgeting issues.

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Real World Applications (contd.)

Career• Propose a new program.

• Propose ideas for improving workplace morale.

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Writing a Proposal to Solve a Problem (LO 12.2)

• Identify a problem and demonstrate that it exists.

• Appeal to your audience.• State your claim.• Propose a solution to the

problem.

• Organize your solution(s) effectively.

• Persuade your audience that your solution is feasible and worthwhile.

• End with a call to action.

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Media Connection to Crime and Justice (LO 12.3)

Writing about an image• Consider what crime has occurred.• Consider if the crime could have

been prevented.• Determine what should be done.

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Media Connection to Crime and Justice (contd.)

Media connection for solving a problem• Watch, read, or listen to the

suggested media for examples.• View various media to better

understand methods of problem-solving.• Cite any outside sources you use.

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The Rhetorical Star (LO 12.4)

Subject• Identify a problem that you have

observed in your life.

• The issue can be based on firsthand knowledge or on issues in the media

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The Rhetorical Star (contd.)

Audience• Identify your readers.• Determine subject topics that will

interest your readers.• Consider what the audience may

already know.

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The Rhetorical Star (contd.)

Purpose• Consider what you want to accomplish.• Your main goal should be to convince

your readers that a problem exists.• Offer a reasonable solution.

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The Rhetorical Star (contd.)

Audience (contd.)• Establish whether the readers

experience the problem or contribute to it.

• Decide if the reader can do something about the problem.

• Appeal to readers’ interests and needs.

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The Rhetorical Star (contd.)

Strategy• Determine if other writing strategies are

needed.• Consider evaluating several possible

solutions if appropriate.

Design• Select the best format.• Determine which design details are useful.

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The Writing Process (LO 12.5)

Discovering• Search for problem-solving ideas in

the chapter.

• Make a list of problems you have experienced or witnessed.

• Discuss your ideas with a friend or classmate.

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The Writing Process (contd.)

Planning• Write out the problem.

• List possible solutions.

• Consider the pros and cons before selecting which areas to include in the essay.

• Organize your ideas with a graphic organizer or outline.

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The Writing Process (contd.)

Composing• Write a first draft.• Don’t focus on grammar and

punctuation, yet.• Keep in mind the steps for writing

about a solution to a problem.

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The Writing Process (contd.)

Getting Feedback• Have a classmate or peer read your

rough draft.• Utilize the peer review questions, if

possible.• Get a second opinion if possible.

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The Writing Process (contd.)

Revising• Make sure your solution is

reasonable and clearly explained.• Add, delete, or rearrange ideas as

needed.

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The Writing Process (contd.)

Editing• Read your essay again.• Check for grammar, punctuation,

and mechanics.• Consider that your solution may

not be the only viable option.

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The Writing Process (contd.)

Proofreading• Read your essay at least one more

time.• Look for typographical errors.• Make any necessary final

corrections.