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Do we base our essays on the problem that is given or do we specify our own problem and write an essay on that. What I mean is this.

If there is a question like:

"Discuss a solution to the problem of heightened levels of eating disorders among preteen and teen girls and boys"

1. Do we write solution to solve eating disorder?
or
2. Can we say that inactivity (playing video games and not participating in school activities), is causing the eating disorder therefore we should work on having the kids be more active?

 

[medicalCPA]

You're supposed to answer the question.

Both your examples are just two shades of the same thing, and are acceptable. Bottom line: when the question says "discuss a solution to A," discuss a solution to A! It doesn't matter whether you say "A can be solved by doing B," or "A is caused by C, and therefore if we solve C we will indirectly solve A." Both solutions solve A. However, if you go the latter route, be sure to stress how solving C will solve A.

 

[jle858]

What about supporting evidence? Do we use facts from the articles we have read?

 

[sinxcosx]

The PCAT website says to use evidence from your academic experiences or personal experiences, your reading, or your studies.

 

[jle858]

Oh I see, thanks for clearing that up. : P Good Luck