[header] How to write a problem solution paper [title] Identify the situation. [step] The situation you are going to address in the problem solution paper should be stated clearly in the prompt for the paper. You may be assigned a situation to address or be allowed to choose a situation for the paper. 
Often the situation will address a social, cultural, or historical issue in society. [substeps] For example, you may have a main situation like, " obesity and poor fitness, " or " trigger warnings on college campuses.