Failure versus success road sign, with an arrow for each going in opposite directions.Have you ever tried to solve a problem but the solution did not work out? What went wrong? Oftentimes, we solve problems through trial and error. This type of approach may be appropriate for simple problems when a bad decision may not have great consequences. However, when problems are complex and you anticipate that the consequences of your decisions may have a significant impact, you must plan your decision carefully. This planning may include considering how you addressed a type of problem in the past or considering multiple approaches.
In this weeks Learning Resources, you explored systematic approaches to problem solving. If you dissected a specific problem that resulted in a dysfunctional solution, could you identify the step or approach that did not work?
This Assignment is all about you. So, just what is YOUR problem, and what is keeping you from a solution? The best solutions for problems most often begin with a solid problem statement.
By Day 7
Submit 12 pages in which you explain a problem that has been troubling you. It might be something in your discipline, neighborhood, or community. It might be a problem in a field that interests you, such as a problem that is keeping you from moving forward in your field. Consider your perspective of the problem and whether others would have the same or a different perspective.
Refer to steps in the Problem-Solving Guidance Handout (see the Learning Resources) as you address the following in your paper:
Formulate a problem statement.
Describe your own perspective of the problem. Then, describe the problem from at least one perspective other than your own.
Answer the following questions about the problem:
Who is affected by the problem?
When does the problem happen?
Where is the problem happening?
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