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The video introduces problem-solution expository text as a type of writing that identifies a specific problem and presents possible solutions. It aims to inform readers about an issue and how it can be resolved, contrasting it with comparison and contrast expository texts.
The structure includes an introduction, problem explanation (causes and effects), proposed solutions, and an evaluation/conclusion. Examples like bullying in schools and air pollution are used to illustrate how problems are presented with corresponding solutions.
Signal words like 'problem is,' 'because,' 'since,' 'one possible solution is,' 'therefore,' 'if then,' and 'thus' are crucial for identifying the structure. A detailed passage on cyberbullying demonstrates the application of these signal words within a problem-solution framework.
Problem-solution texts often use discipline-specific words, which are technical terms unique to a particular field. Examples include 'insulin resistance' in medical texts or 'carbon footprint' in environmental texts, enhancing accuracy and credibility.
The tone should be objective, persuasive, and authoritative. The target audience is diverse, including stakeholders, the general public, experts, professionals, students, and educators, requiring language and complexity to be tailored accordingly.
Effective problem-solution texts adjust language, tone, and technical detail to the audience's knowledge level. Technical language for experts, simpler explanations for the general public, and a balance for students ensure clear and persuasive communication.
A sample text on 'Addressing Air Pollution through Sustainable Transportation' is provided, illustrating the problem, its causes, proposed solutions (electric vehicles, public transport, cycling), and the benefits, effectively using signal words and discipline-specific vocabulary.
The sample text is analyzed for its key features: use of discipline-specific words (e.g., carbon dioxide, fossil fuels), objective and persuasive tone, diverse target audience appeal, and tailored language that maintains credibility without being overly technical.
The video concludes by introducing problem-solution graphic organizers as visual tools to represent problems, their causes, suggestions, and solutions. These diagrams simplify understanding for various audiences, including students and business organizations.