Applied Process for Problem Solving
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Below is the assignment instruction. I will upload some related materials later, including the
instruction. Please finish the course work as instructed. Thanks.
Applied Process for Problem Solving
This assignment will give you practice applying the elements of thought and intellectual standards
to develop a solution to a problem.
1. Read The Art of Asking Essential Questions pages 2-7, 19, 20. (for eBook readers, Part One:
Analytic Questions - Questioning the Structure of things and Questioning in Decision-Making and
Problem Solving. Read The Thinkers Guide to Analytical Thinking pages 26 and 27 (Part 3: Using
Analysis to Figure Out the Logic of Anything: Analyzing Problems section).
2. Identify a work or personal problem or situation you encountered over the past 2-3 weeks that
was YOUR responsibility to solve - NOT a description of a co-worker or family members problem.
3. Analyze and evaluate the problem or situation using steps 1-4 on the APPS GUIDE.
4. Read the rubric to ensure maximum points.
5. Upload your analysis and evaluation here using this TEMPLATE. Your answer should represent your
understanding of the problem or situation and your recommendation(s) for moving forward (or not).
6. Complete and document all steps, including the reflective step at the end.
7. Because your answers may be personal, I will not share them with the class.
My expectations are for you to take what you know, what you have learned in this class, and your
personal goals for the world you want to create, and provide a reasoned belief about the problem or
situation. It's okay to weigh feedback from others, but ultimately, you must come to your own
decisions and conclusions.