LESSON 1.8 PROBLEM-SOLUTION

• is a method for analyzing and writing about a topic by identifying a problem and proposing one or more solution

  Problem-solution
• as the term implies, presents and identifies a problem and proposes possible solution

  Problem-solution paragraphs
• In this type of essay, you must present an argument or stand and support it with reliable evidence in order to persuade the readers (kemper et.al, 2016)
• topic for problem solution essays are typically framed in the form of questions

  Soles (2010)
• Soles (2010) added that this type essay has essentially two parts:

  a full explanation of the nature of the problem, followed by an analysis of solutions
• Structure of paragraphs in a problem-solution essay: (Noraquist 1995)

  • Introduction
  • Problem Paragraph
  • Solution Paragraph
  • Conclusion
• must serve to capture the readers attention

  introduction
• this paragraph/s will dwell on the elaboration of the problem

  Problem paragraph
• present and describe a concrete solution to the problem

  solution paragraph
• conclude the essay with connection between the problem and it's proposed solution

  conclusion