Solving Personal Problems: Applying the Five-Step Model

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ABC/123 Version X

Problem Solving

HUM/114 Version 5

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Problem Solving

Using the five steps from Ch. 5 of Thinking Critically, create a plan for solving a problem you are currently facing. For the last step, identify how you will determine the effectiveness of your chosen solution.

Part 1

Step 1: Describe the problem?	Problem Statement:
Step 2: Identify at least two alternatives.	Alternative 1: Alternative 2: Add more if necessary
Step 3: What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of each alternative?	Alternative 1 Advantages: Alternative 1 Disadvantages: Alternative 2 Advantages: Alternative 2 Disadvantages: Add more if necessary
Step 4: Which alternative is the best solution, and why?
Step 5: How do you measure its effectiveness?

Part 2

Write a 100- to 150- word reflection about this process. How did this process help you devise a solution? How can you use this process with future problems? Will this work for all problems you face? Why or why not?