Skrabanek's Online Grammar Handbook

4.11 Paragraph Types: Problem and Solution You might be required to write about a problem and its solution. A problem is something that is wrong and needs to be corrected. A solution is the way to correct the problem. In this kind of writing, you would typically introduce the problem first and give details about it. Then you would give your solution to the problem and tell why your solution is a good fix for the problem. The problem and solution paragraph type can help you in persuasion. This type is useful to get the audience to agree with your solution. It can be used to explain something that is a problem. For example, you might discuss how hunger is a big problem in this country and in the world. You would give details about the problem, such as giving statistics for the number of hungry people. Then you would offer a solution to this problem. Give details about the solution and tell why it is a good solution for the problem. When you use this type, be sure that your audience understands the problem. Identify the problem directly. Give examples and details that are clear and specific. Identify the solution directly. Explain why the solution works. The graphic organizer below will help you to organize your ideas.