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What is the problem? What proof do you have that it exists? Is it getting worse?
Why should your audience care? How does the problem affect them?
What is your tentative claim or thesis? Example: “We need to change/fix/improve/….”
How would you solve the problem? What are a few possible solutions?
Which solution do you think is likely to be the best? (It is ok if your answer is tentative.)
What is your call to action? What do you want people to do?

Then, based on your answers to these questions, create a simple outline following this template.

Introduction and explanation of the problem
Identify the problem

Background and history of the problem
Claim/thesis
Solutions

Solution one: pros and cons
Solution two: pros and cons
Solution three: pros and cons (as needed)

Conclusion

Final recommendation
Call to action