Cause and Effect & Problem and Solution

Pattern that indicates the case (reason) that produces an effect (result)

cause and effect

METHODS IN WRITING CAUSE AND EFFECT:

• Single cause, single effect

• Multiple causes and effects

• Domino effect

• Single cause, multiple effects

• Single effect, multiple causes

– difficult to deal with, which requires action

– needs a solution

Problem

– a demanding task that can be an opportunity for growth

Needs to be overcome

Challenge

types of solution

1. immediate solution

2. sustainable solution

• Initial response, urgent situation needed during a difficult situation

• Takes a short time to plan

immidiate solution

• A long-term solution is needed to prevent the problem

• Takes a long time to plan and implement

sustainable solution

METHODS IN WRITING A PROBLEM-SOLUTION PARAGRAPH:

• Problem-solution

• Problem-cause-solution

• problem-cause-effect-solution