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The problem may be addressed in the following ways:  \n1. Effects only: Describe the problem only in terms of its effects. Use examples.  \n2. Causes and effects: In addition to the effects, outline the causes of the problem. This approach is especially appropriate when discussing solutions in terms of preventive measures.  \n3. Extended example: After a topic sentence, illustrate the problem by using an extended example, e.g. tell the story of someone who experienced the problem, or continue the anecdote from your introduction.  \nThe solutions may be presented in various ways and you have to think about which way would be the most appropriate for the particular problem you are discussing. Here are some ways to present solutions:  \n1. Preventive measures: Ways to prevent the problem from occurring in the first place, such as how to prevent skin cancer.  \n2. A series of steps: Suggest the easiest and most obvious solution first, but if that doesn't work, try something else, etc. For example, if you have a noisy neighbor, you might first talk to him/ her; if that doesn't work, arrange for a mediator; etc. (a last resort might be to call the police) .  \n3. Advice: Give some advice and helpful hints.  \n4. A choice of solutions: These solutions may be ones that have already been tried, including those which have been unsuccessful, and new solutions which you are proposing.  \nMake sure that your essay is well-balanced. The most original part of your essay, and the section which will require the most critical thinking, will be the solutions. Make sure that you address the solutions in depth. The solutions section of the essay should be as long or longer than the section describing the problem.  \nCoherence in body paragraphs  \nA body paragraph needs to hold together as a unit, i.e. it needs to have coherence. There are several ways to maintain coherence in a body paragraph:  \n1. Refer to old information when introducing new information, for example:  \nFew students understand the importance of seeing a college advisor early in their  \nyears at college. Students who do not see a college advisor may waste time and money taking courses they do not need. Indeed, my friend Artur was such a student. He . . . . .  \n2. Use words which are related to each other in the given context:  \nPhishers use electronic communication, such as e-mail and instant messaging, to gain sensitive information that they can use for criminal purposes. Such information may include passwords or account numbers. PayPal users have been targeted in the . . . .  \n3. Use parallel structures:  \nVictims of abuse need to articulate clearly when the incident happened and what exactly occurred. They need to maintain consistency, focus on the facts, and remember details. It is only when . . . . . .  \n4. Use demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) and lots of examples:  \nThe clearing below the waterfall was bathed in filtered sunlight. This induced a sense of other-worldliness which made us feel like privileged visitors. Shafts of sunlight seemed to select individual rocks, twigs, leaves, flowers, and pools for display. These  glowed in the half-light like . . . . . .  \n5. Use linking words, such as coordinating and subordinating conjunctions and transition words:  \nThere are designated smoking areas on campus, but they are often ignored by smokers. Therefore, campus authorities need to either enforce use of these areas or consider an outright ban on smoking. Unless enforcement is effective, anti-smoking advocates are likely to push for a ban and . . . . . . .  \nNote: Please restrain yourself in the use of transition words. Often better connections are made with coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. A paragraph heavy with transition words does not a good paragraph make.  \n-71-  \nProblem","cbCaiockWv0AFm6n","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiockWv0AFm6n","pdf",211648,6,"English","# Problem/Solution Essay\n## Ways to present the problem\n## Ways to present solutions\n## Coherence in body paragraphs","[{\"question\":\"What are the main parts of a problem/solution essay?\",\"answer\":\"It presents a problem by discussing several aspects, then concludes by discussing solutions to the problem.\"},{\"question\":\"How can a writer develop the problem section?\",\"answer\":\"Common approaches are effects only, causes and effects, and using an extended example.\"},{\"question\":\"What methods help maintain coherence in body paragraphs?\",\"answer\":\"Writers can refer to old information, use context-related words, apply parallel structures, use demonstrative pronouns and examples, and use linking/transition words carefully.\"}]","Problem/Solution Essay - Handbook | PDF",1790085433]