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Problem-Solution Essay Guide

The document outlines the steps for writing a problem-solution essay, including brainstorming problems and solutions, asking questions, and finding supporting details. It emphasizes the importance of a structured introduction, body, and conclusion, with examples of various societal issues such as traffic congestion, air pollution, crime rates, and unemployment. Each problem is paired with potential solutions to address them effectively.

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Problem-Solution Essay Guide

The document outlines the steps for writing a problem-solution essay, including brainstorming problems and solutions, asking questions, and finding supporting details. It emphasizes the importance of a structured introduction, body, and conclusion, with examples of various societal issues such as traffic congestion, air pollution, crime rates, and unemployment. Each problem is paired with potential solutions to address them effectively.

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Writing

Problem-solution essay
STEP 1: BRAINSTORMING

Just list the problem on the left and the solution on the right
STEP 1: BRAINSTORMING
Choose 1-2 problems and solutions ⇒ be selective
STEP 2: Ask questions
This works well for opinion and discussion essays
STEP 3: Find supporting details
It’s necessary to support your opinion with specific examples,
facts, statistics,...

Opinion Supporting detail


UK citizens consume more and more The consumption of fast food in the
fast food. UK has risen by 24% since 2002.

Exposure to air pollution can affect Air pollution also increases the risk
everyone's health of respiratory infections, heart
disease, stroke, and lung cancer by
25%.
STEP 4: CHOOSE THE STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION

🔹 Hook: A general statement to grab attention


🔹 Problem Overview: Introduce the problem
🔹 Thesis Statement: Clearly state the problem and the proposed solution

Example: Obesity candecrease one’s life expectancy. Nations


worldwide are dealing with the increasing issue of obesity. This is a cause for
concern for all age groups. There are two main causes, overconsumption of
fast food and lack of exercise. Possible solutions would be a government tax
on fast food and special incentives for gym membership to get people
exercising. / This is caused by over consumption of fast food and a lack of
exercise, however, some steps can be taken to resolve this.
BODY

● Describe the problem using facts, statistics, and examples


● Explain why it is serious and how it affects people
● Suggest the solution and the result of it.
BODY

Main topic Give an Give an Give a Result of


sentence explanation example solution the solution
CONCLUSION

● Restate / Briefly summarize the problems and solutions.


● End with a strong final thought (call to action, prediction, or
opinion).
CONCLUSION
🔹 Cohesive device
🔹 Summarize the 2 problems
🔹 Summarize the 2 solutions
🔹 Recommendation or prediction sentence
Traffic congestion – Too many private
PROBLEM
vehicles cause long delays and pollution.

Improve public transportation by adding more


buses, metro lines, and bike lanes. Encourage SOLUTIONS
carpooling and flexible work hours.
Air pollution – Factories and vehicles
PROBLEM release harmful gases, affecting public
health.

Implement stricter emission regulations,


promote electric vehicles, and increase green SOLUTIONS
spaces.
Crime rates increasing – Theft,
PROBLEM vandalism, and other crimes make
people feel unsafe.

Install more streetlights, increase police


patrols, and promote community watch SOLUTIONS
programs.
Unemployment – Many residents
PROBLEM
struggle to find stable jobs.

Provide job training programs, support


SOLUTIONS
small businesses, and attract new
industries to the city.

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