Write a paper summarizing how you intend to solve the problem selected below. This paper should be at least 350 words.
Select a personal problem from the list below:
- Finances (for example, debt, late payments, money needed to replace a car)
- Health (for example, being overweight, smoking, eating too much junk food, not exercising)
- Employment (for example, disliking a coworker, being unable to earn a promotion, deciding whether to take a new job or change locations)
- Education (for example, deciding on a major, dealing with a child’s homework issues, struggling to meet participation each week in class)
- A problem from a category not listed–ask me for approval by 11:59 PM, Arizona time on Thursday
Apply the Five-Step Model to solve it. Be specific and do not skip any steps. Show me you understand the sub steps Chaffee details for each step in the process. For step 5, if you have not yet applied your solution, provide details about how you expect to analyze the outcome.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.
Tips
- As in previous weeks, I have provided a paper template for this assignment (see Student Materials) I encourage you to use it.
- See the Rubric for Solving Problems Assignment (located in the Student Materials) for details on how I will grade this assignment.
- Note this paper is worth 12 points, so I will expect more from you. Be thorough in your application of the five steps and let your critical thinking shine!
