We’ve seen many examples of how to write an essay on an argument topic, that is, a topic that requires you to give your opinion. However, it’s not always necessary to give your opinion on an issue. Sometimes you need to understand a problem, discuss its causes and effects, and give possible solutions. This kind of essay can be referred to as a Problem & Solution Essay. They are sometimes called Cause & Effect essays.
Here
are some common Task 2 Essay prompts on the topic of crime that require a Problem & Solution
Essay:
The
rates of violent crime are increasing in many countries around the world. Give
some reasons for this situation and some possible solutions.
Traffic
congestion and air pollution from automobiles is at an all-time high in many
major cities, which creates a number of problems for residents. Discuss the
causes and effects of this issue and suggest some ways to remedy the problem.
This
days, children spend a large amount of time playing computer games and doing
other sedentary activities, which leads to increasing rates of childhood
obesity. Discuss some of the factors that influence this problem and give
potential solutions.
These
days, many cities are becoming overcrowded due to heavy migration from rural
areas. Why do you think this problem is occurring and what measures can be
taken to remedy it?
As
you can see, these topics are stating factual information and so it is not
necessary for us to give our opinions. We should assume that the information in
the topic is true and proceed from there. In this type of essay you should
not try to argue with the main statement!
Most
Problem & Solution Essays should follow this basic structure:
Paragraph
1: Introduce the problem
Paragraph
2: Mention possible causes of the problem
Paragraph
3: Discuss common effects of the problem.
Paragraph
4: Offer solutions and conclude.
In
some cases, you may need to combine the cause and effect paragraphs to leave
room for more solutions. Also, if you have a large amount of information, you
can write a separate conclusion paragraph, but the above structure works well
for most essays.
Let’s
take a look at this topic to help us understand the best way to write about
Problems & Solutions:
Prison
overpopulation is becoming a significant problem in many developed countries.
What has caused this situation and what, if anything, can be done
about it?
Similar
to Argument-style essays, you need to write an introduction which gives basic
information about the topic. This can be taken from the topic itself and
modified slightly. (Remember, it’s ok to copy a little bit from the
topic!) In a Problem & Solution essay, we don’t need to give our opinion,
but the overall introduction paragraph will be the same. We should begin by
saying what the problem is, then explaining why the problem is important, and
briefly describing what we will write about.
A
good introduction for the above topic would be:
These days,
overpopulation in prisons is becoming a serious problem in many countries. Obviously,
this situation creates serious negative repercussions for individuals and for
society as a whole. The following essay will outline some of the possible
causes for the increase in imprisonment, discuss its effects on society, and
suggest some ways to resolve this issue.
The
most difficult thing about writing a Problem & Solution Essay is having the
correct information on hand. Remember that the examiner is not worried
about whether or not your essay is 100% factual. They are concerned about your
ability to use English! However, it’s usually not a good idea to invent
statistics or completely lie about information. (Some people are simply bad at
lying!) It’s better to use HEDGING to make “soft” statements that cannot be
wrongly interpreted.
Do
you know why the prison population is growing? It’s ok if you don’t. Just make
an intelligent guess and use HEDGING to soften your idea. For example:
There are many
possible reasons as to why the prison population is growing in developed
countries. It could be due to an increase in urban population, which brings a
large number of people together in a small area. When many diverse groups of
people live together in close proximity, there’s bound to be confusion,
conflict, and crime. Another possible reason for the growing number of prison
inmates is income inequality. As the gap between the rich and the poor grows
larger, more and more people are likely to feel desperate for financial
stability, thus turning to criminal activities to make ends meet.
You
can see that the writer is not completely sure of the information, but does a
good job of presenting his or her guesses in an intelligent way. Reread the
preceding paragraph and circle all of the hedging words!
Now
let’s talk about possible effects. These are usually easier to describe than
causes, since we can observe them in the world around us. Use your common
sense!
There is no
doubt that having a large number of citizens in jail is a profoundly
undesirable situation. Prisoners, who are usually male, leave behind their
families and live in terrible, violent conditions. Women and children without
financial support become reliant on the government, putting pressure on an
already overstretched system. Furthermore, young men who lose their fathers to
prison may become marginalized by society and end up turning into criminals
themselves, continuing this vicious cycle.
Additionally, the cost of maintaining prison facilities can be very high
and consume funding that could certainly be used in a more positive manner.
Now we just need to offer a few solutions and
conclude our essay. Again, you don’t need to worry if your solution is not
perfect. You are not a political commentator or a sociologist (or maybe not
yet!) but you need to show that you have enough language to write intelligently
on a wide range of topics. Give your best ideas and use accurate vocabulary
that you know. It’s alright to give your opinion at this point. It’s even ok to
admit that the problem is difficult to solve, like so:
The problem of
overcrowding in prisons is undoubtedly a difficult one with no clear
solution. In my opinion, we must start
by reducing income inequality and removing people’s motivation to commit crime.
It might also be useful to institute other forms of punishment, such as
community service, for non-violent offenders. Reducing the number of people in
prison and increasing the number of productive citizens would certainly change
society for the better.
Are you ready to try one?? Pick one of the
topics given at the top of the page and write a brief outline for a Problem
& Solution Essay. You don’t need to write down everything now, but you
should have a clear idea of what the main points will be. Making this type of
plan will REALLY help you during the exam, and ensure that you have plenty of
time to finish your essay.
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