{"id":3057,"date":"2015-12-07T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&#038;p=3057"},"modified":"2020-08-02T08:04:14","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T15:04:14","slug":"how-to-write-a-problem-statement-without-going-nuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-problem-statement-without-going-nuts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Problem Statement Without Going Nuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s your problem?<\/p>\n<p>Really, what\u2019s your problem? I\u2019m talking of course about the problem you\u2019re writing about and that you are going to use for your <b>problem statement<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have a problem in mind? Good. That\u2019s a start.<\/p>\n<p>I bet your problem <i>isn\u2019t <\/i>that you don\u2019t have a topic, is it? (If you need help with that, check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/problem-solution-essay-topics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">problem-solution essay topics<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>I bet the <i>real <\/i>problem is that you\u2019ve been on the verge of pulling your hair out because you don\u2019t even know what a problem statement is, let alone how to write one, right?<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t drive yourself crazy trying to figure out how to write a problem statement without any guidance.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m here to show you how to write a problem statement in just 3 quick steps.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3233\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-cat.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-cat.jpg\" alt=\" Onyx Blackburn (flickr.com) \" width=\"500\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-cat.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-cat-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3233 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20324%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\" Onyx Blackburn (flickr.com) \" width=\"500\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20324%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-cat.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-cat-300x195.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-cat.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Onyx Blackburn (flickr.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What is a Problem Statement?<\/h2>\n<p>A problem statement is a short piece of writing (usually about a paragraph long) that explains 5 key points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the ideal situation,<\/li>\n<li>the problem you\u2019ll discuss in your paper,<\/li>\n<li>evidence as to why the current situation isn\u2019t ideal,<\/li>\n<li>a solution to the problem, and<\/li>\n<li>possible consequences if the problem is not solved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A problem statement is a bit like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-thesis-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">thesis statement<\/a>. It provides readers with a brief, yet concise overview of your paper.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Write a Problem Statement Without Going Nuts<\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-eyes.png\" alt=\"crazy eyes\" width=\"350\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-eyes.png 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-eyes-300x206.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3234 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20350%20241%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"crazy eyes\" width=\"350\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20350%20241%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-eyes.png 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-eyes-300x206.png 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/crazy-eyes.png\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Describe the ideal situation <\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Once you know the problem you\u2019ll use for your paper, think about the ideal situation. In a perfect world, what would things look like?<\/p>\n<p>In other words, if there were no problem, what would the world be like? Okay, you don\u2019t have to necessarily choose a life-changing, global problem, but you get my point, right?<\/p>\n<p>Still not sure what I mean? Let\u2019s work through an example.<\/p>\n<p>Pretend you\u2019re writing about the MTV series <i>Teen <\/i><i>Mom<\/i><i>. <\/i>Just as the show\u2019s title suggests, it follows the lives of a handful of teen moms. Some say the show warns of the struggles of being a teen mom, while others feel it glamorizes teen pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you side with the group that feels the series glorifies teenage pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Your first step is to explain the ideal situation, that is <i>what the show should do. <\/i>In this case, the show <i>should <\/i>illustrate the actual struggles of teen moms.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Here\u2019s an example:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\">The MTV program, <i>Teen Mom<\/i>, is supposedly designed to illustrate the struggles of teen mothers as they attempt to balance being teenagers with working through relationships and raising children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This example explains that ideally the series would illustrate the struggles of a teen mother, as that\u2019s how the show is <i>supposedly <\/i>designed.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Explain why the current situation doesn\u2019t meet the ideal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In step 2, provide evidence that the problem exists. You\u2019ll need to list examples to prove your point and explain why the situation isn\u2019t ideal.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to limit yourself to a one sentence description, but you should be able to explain the situation in a few well-worded sentences.<\/p>\n<p>In the <i>Teen Mom <\/i>example, you\u2019ll provide evidence that the show doesn\u2019t accurately reflect the struggles of being a teenage mother.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Here\u2019s an example:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Yet a closer examination of the program reveals that the series actually glorifies teen pregnancy by making celebrities out of the women. The moms often live in pricey homes, drive expensive vehicles, and are continually profiled in magazines, tabloids, and on online celebrity gossip web pages. This lifestyle certainly does not reflect the average experience of a struggling teen mom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This example explains that the problem with the series is that it doesn\u2019t really show viewers a true depiction of the life of a teenage mother.<\/p>\n<p>Notice that I\u2019ve used the word \u201cyet\u201d as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/good-transition-words-can-improve-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">transition word<\/a> to link Step 1 and Step 2.<\/p>\n<p>Using \u201cyet\u201d as a transition illustrates the contrast between the ideal situation and the reality of the situation (why the situation doesn\u2019t meet the ideal).<\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3<\/b>: <b>Describe how to solve the problem and include possible consequences if the problem isn\u2019t solved<\/b><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In the final step, describe a solution to the problem and explain what might happen if the problem isn\u2019t solved.<\/p>\n<p>Again, the statement must be concise. One or two sentences will do. Don\u2019t write a novel just to explain how to solve the problem. Save the lengthy description for your paper.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Here\u2019s an example:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Thus unless the series provides a more accurate representation of life as a teen parent, viewers who look to <i>Teen Mom<\/i> to watch the reality of teenage motherhood will be misinformed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This example explains that the series should provide a more accurate depiction of being a teen mother and explains that viewers will get the wrong impression of life as a teen mom from viewing the show.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, I haven\u2019t gone into great detail about how to solve the problem or what the consequences will be for failing to solve the problem. I\u2019ve only provided a one sentence overview.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the problem statement is <b>not<\/b> to explain this information in detail.<\/p>\n<p><i>The goal is to simply provide readers an overview of what your paper will discuss<\/i>. If people want to know the details, they\u2019ll read your paper.<\/p>\n<p>Notice, also, that I\u2019ve used another transition to link Steps 2 and 3 and have summarized both the solution and possible consequences in only one sentence.<\/p>\n<p><i>Remember, brevity and conciseness are your friends when writing a problem statement.<\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>Let\u2019s take a look at the completed problem statement:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\">The MTV program, <i>Teen Mom<\/i>, is supposedly designed to illustrate the struggles of teen mothers as they attempt to balance being teenagers with working through relationships and raising children<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #993366;\">Yet a closer examination of the program reveals that the series actually glorifies teen pregnancy by making celebrities out of the women. The moms often live in pricey homes, drive expensive vehicles, and are continually profiled in magazines, tabloids, and on online celebrity gossip web pages. This lifestyle certainly does not reflect the average experience of a struggling teen mom.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #339966;\">Thus unless the series provides a more accurate representation of life as a teen parent, viewers who look to <i>Teen Mom<\/i> to watch the reality of teenage motherhood will be misinformed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>That wasn\u2019t so bad, was it? In just 3 quick steps, you\u2019ve written a problem statement and still maintained your sanity (I hope).<\/p>\n<h2>A Few Final Tips on How to Write a Problem Statement<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1255643.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1255643-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"how to write a problem statement\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1255643-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1255643-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1255643-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3448 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20400%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to write a problem statement\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20400%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1255643-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1255643-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1255643-300x300.png 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1255643-1024x1024.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even though there are only 3 short steps to learning how to write&nbsp;a problem statement, you still need to keep the following in mind.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tip 1: <\/b>Learn by example. Sometimes it\u2019s easiest to figure out how to write a problem statement when you see how other students have done it. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\">example essays in our database<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tip 2:<\/b> Write the problem statement <i>after <\/i>you write your paper. This way, you can review your paper and decide what key points to include in your problem statement.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tip 3:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/academic-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Use formal language<\/a>. Remember, you\u2019re writing the problem statement as part of an essay for your class; you\u2019re not texting your friends.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tip 4: <\/b>Keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/writing-for-an-audience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">audience<\/a> in mind. Don\u2019t use terms or language your readers might not understand.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tip 5:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-become-a-better-writer-smart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Choose your words carefully<\/a>. I mentioned this earlier, but it\u2019s worth repeating. Your problem statement should be concise. Cut any words that aren\u2019t needed.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tip 6:<\/b> Proofread for grammar, wording, and typo errors. Better yet, have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-editing-proofreading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kibin editor review your paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After reading this post, I hope you have discovered that learning how to write a problem statement is no problem at all.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s your problem? Really, what\u2019s your problem? 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