How to Write a Strong Proposed Solution in an Essay

Struggling to turn an essay’s problem into a clear, convincing solution? It can be difficult to move beyond describing what is wrong and explain what should happen, who should take action, and whether the proposal is realistic.

How to Write a Strong Proposed Solution in an Essay: Problem, Solution and Feasibility is a practical 233-page guide to building a focused, persuasive solution section. It shows you how to define the problem, identify its causes and root causes, set goals and success criteria, compare possible solutions, and develop a specific proposal.

You’ll learn how to explain the action being proposed, identify who is responsible, describe how the solution would work, and assess its cost, time, resources, evidence, risks, and possible unintended consequences. The guide also covers addressing objections fairly, organizing the solution section, developing a thesis and supporting paragraphs, using transitions, writing clearly, avoiding common mistakes, planning under time pressure, and revising your work.

Whether you are unsure how to move from a problem to a workable proposal or want to make your reasoning more precise, this guide offers a structured way to approach the task.

Build a stronger, clearer proposed solution—one grounded in practical details and honest feasibility.