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Problem-Solution Format Analyzing the Problem

Problem-Solution Format Analyzing the Problem. Define the problem: What is the undesirable present? (State the problem in a declarative sentence.) What is the desired goal? What are the obstacles to reaching the desired goal? Identify which obstacles can be eliminated.

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Problem-Solution Format Analyzing the Problem

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  1. Problem-Solution FormatAnalyzing the Problem • Define the problem: • What is the undesirable present? (State the problem in a declarative sentence.) • What is the desired goal? • What are the obstacles to reaching the desired goal? • Identify which obstacles can be eliminated. • Identify which obstacles can be managed. • Identify possible future obstacles, if any.

  2. Problem • What are the causes of the problem? Consider multiple cases such as: • Unpredictable • Negligence • Criminal activity • Economics • Politics • Technology • Consumer demand

  3. Problem • What are the symptoms of the problem? Consider multiple symptoms such as: • Health risks • Risks to survival or safety • Economic hardship • Threat to civil or human rights • Lack of choice • Inconvenience • Destruction of property

  4. Problem • Who is directly affected by the problem? • Who is indirectly affected by the problem? • What will happen if nothing is done about the problem? • Will it go away, stay the same, or progressively get worse? • What is the extent of the problem? • Consider the history of the problem • Consider the geographical proportions of the problem.

  5. Analyzing the Solution • What are some of the possible solutions? • What is the criteria for a satisfactory solution? • Why are some solutions acceptable and others rejected? • What is the ideal solution? • Is it practical and workable? • Is it moral and ethical? • Is it legal? • Is it logistically feasible? • Is it economically feasible?

  6. Solution • Who supports the solution? • Professional organizations? • Legal and/or medical experts? • Politicians? • Citizen grassroots groups? • Media? • Victims of the problem? • Voters?

  7. Solution • Who opposes the solution? • Same as above • Corporations and/or stockholders • Other cities, states, or countries? • How can you refute their arguments? • What can we, as individuals, do to help solve the problem? • Who has the jurisdiction to implement the solution? • Legislature • Individuals • organizations

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