Problem/Solution
Essay Ideas
Social
Issues for Problem Solution Essays
- How can we help homeless people in our community?
- How can we prevent people from dropping out of high school?
- What is the best way to utilize social media in high school?
- How can students be best convinced not to experiment with drugs?
- How can we encourage students to be more responsible in/ with… (ex. school, life choices, money, daily decisions) ?
- What can be done to eliminate or prevent racism?
- What is the best way to help people who are victims of family violence?
- How can we persuade people to make healthy lifestyle choices like not smoking, exercising and keeping a correct BMI?
- How can we balance the right for free speech with the right to not be insulted or abused?
- What should we do to help people get jobs?
Relationship
Problem Solution Essay Topics
- How can we prevent social media bullying?
- What is the best way to help someone who is depressed?
- How can you help a friend or roommate who is making poor life choices?
- How can you get out of a bad relationship?
- How has texting affected face-to-face relationships? What can be done to make sure that people today actually know how to have "real" relationships?
Problem
Solution Essays about Sports
- Should college athletes be paid? How can colleges handle the combination of athletics, college educations and business better?
- Do kids train too hard in athletics at young ages? What is the best way for a young athlete to learn a sport? (You might want to talk about a particular sport you know well).
- How can coaches encourage their athletes to do their best?
- Think about your local sports team. What can be done to make that team more effective? How can the fans be made to support the team more?
- How can players prepare themselves for the inevitable loss in sports?
Education
Problem Solution Essay Topics
- How can we make education better for students who have trouble in school?
- How can we make education better for students who excel in school?
- What should be done about misbehaving and disrupting students?
- What should be done to make Gifted and Talented education programs more effective? (Literally, how can you improve your current educational status?)
- How can cheating in school be best handled? What can teachers do? What should students do?
- Should schools require more physical education? How can schools help develop a healthier society?
Parenting
and Family Life Problem Solution Topics
- How can parents handle their child's cell phone and social media use appropriately?
- How can parents help their children have a correct body image and avoid eating disorders?
- How can parents teach their children about money management?
- How can parents encourage their children to be honest?
