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The document discusses the importance of discipline-specific vocabulary in problem-solution texts across various fields such as education, medicine, and technology. It highlights the typical objective, persuasive, and authoritative tone used in these writings and identifies potential target audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to tailor language and tone based on the audience, ranging from the general public to experts.

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Problemsolution

The document discusses the importance of discipline-specific vocabulary in problem-solution texts across various fields such as education, medicine, and technology. It highlights the typical objective, persuasive, and authoritative tone used in these writings and identifies potential target audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to tailor language and tone based on the audience, ranging from the general public to experts.

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1.

Discipline-Specific Words (Specialized Vocabulary)

Problem-solution texts often use discipline-specific words, which are


terms unique to a particular field of study.

Explanation

A discipline-specific word is vocabulary that professionals or experts use in a


specific area such as medicine, education, engineering, or business. These
words make the text more accurate and credible.

1. Education

 curriculum

 lesson plan

 assessment

 reading comprehension

 teaching strategies

2. Medicine

 diagnosis

 symptoms

 vaccination

 infection

 treatment

3. Environmental Science

 pollution

 climate change

 recycling

 carbon emissions

 sustainability
4. Technology

 cybersecurity

 software

 data breach

 encryption

 artificial intelligence

5. Agriculture

 crops

 irrigation

 pesticides

 soil fertility

 harvest

6. Business

 marketing

 profit

 customer satisfaction

 sales strategy

 entrepreneurship

2. Tone of Problem-Solution Texts

The tone of problem-solution writing is usually objective, persuasive, and


authoritative.

Objective Tone

The writer presents facts without being overly emotional.


 Example:
Plastic waste has increased by 30% in urban areas.

Persuasive Tone

The writer encourages readers to support or accept the proposed solution.

 Example:
Schools should implement recycling programs to reduce waste.

Authoritative Tone

The writer sounds confident and informed, often using research or expert
evidence.

 Example:
Studies show that renewable energy significantly lowers pollution
levels.

3. Target Audience of Problem-Solution Texts

The audience of problem-solution texts depends on the purpose of the


writing.

Possible Target Audiences

 Stakeholders (people affected by the issue)

o Example: community members affected by flooding

 Decision-makers

o Example: government officials creating policies

 General Public

o Example: citizens learning about social problems

 Experts and Professionals

o Example: doctors reading medical solutions

 Educators and Students

o Example: academic papers proposing school improvements

Example Situation

A text about mental health in schools may target:


 teachers

 students

 parents

 school administrators

 policymakers

4. Tailoring Language, Tone, and Technical Detail

Writers adjust their language depending on who will read the text.

For the General Public

Simple, clear language with fewer technical terms.

 Example:
Air pollution can cause breathing problems. Planting more trees can
help improve air quality.

For Experts or Professionals

More technical vocabulary and detailed explanations.

 Example:
Implementing emission-control technologies can reduce particulate
matter concentration in industrial zones.

For Students

Moderate tone with explanations of key terms.

 Example:
Bullying affects students’ well-being. Schools can solve this by
enforcing anti-bullying policies and offering counseling.

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