How to write Problem /Solution type
paragraph
A problem-solution paragraph has three main
parts. The topic sentence introduces
the solution to a problem. The body sentences
explain the problem and solution. The ending
sentence calls readers to action.
 Introduce
the Problem. In your introductory
paragraph, you're going to carefully outline
the problem. ...
 Make the Reader Care. Don't just describe
the problem in bland definitions. ...
 Outline Your Solution. Once you've drafted
your introduction, it's time to dive into the
body of the essay. ...
 Paint a Final Picture.
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The most common mistake for problem solution essays is
not expanding on your ideas and instead simply listing lots
of problems and solutions.
Another common mistake is writing about problems and
solutions that are not directly linked to the question
Lots of people think of good ideas for problems and then
fail to link their solutions to these problems. Each problem
should have a solution that is directly linked to it, or in
other words, should solve the actual problem.
Finally, some students think of really good problems and
solutions that answer the question properly and then
expand their answers with explanations and examples, but
they talk too generally. Instead, you should be thinking of
specific examples and explanations. We will look at how to
avoid this below.
 The
first paragraph--the problem paragraph -explains the problem .The topic sentence of
the second paragraph –the solution paragraph
introduces your solution or solutions
 The supporting sentences will represent how
your solution(s) will solve the problem
 Here is some sample phrases 1.To meet this
need 2.In order to solve these problem 3.one
solution is 4.one answer is ….
Climate change is among the principal dangers facing people this century and ocean
levels are increasing dramatically. This essay will first suggest that the biggest
problem caused by this phenomenon is the flooding of homes and then submit
building flood protection as the most viable solution.
The foremost problem caused by sea levels creeping up is the flooding of peoples’
residences. Millions of people all over the world live in coastal areas and if the
sea rises by even a few feet, they will be inundated with water and lose their
property. Shelter is one of the most basic of human needs and widespread
flooding would cause millions of people to become homeless, not to mention
losing all of their possessions. The devastation brought about by this was clear
for all to see during the 2011 Tsunami in Japan, in which millions of people were
displaced
A possible solution to this problem would be to build flood barriers. Flood defences,
such as dikes, dams, and floodgates, could be built along coasts and waterways,
thereby stopping the water reaching populated areas. The Netherlands is one of
the most populated areas in the world and also one of the most vulnerable to
flooding and they have successfully employed various flood defence systems.
To conclude, stemming the rising tides caused by increasing global temperatures is
one of the foremost challenges we face and it will ultimately lead to many of the
worlds’ cities being left underwater, but a possible solution could be to utilise
the flood prevention techniques already used by countries like Holland.