The Task

Your task is to think about the world around you - close around you - and pick a perceived potential problem to do a problem analysis on.  For instance, the perceived problem could be a lack of resources in a program lab or an on-going dispute that is affecting your performance as a student or a conflict between requirements at work and requirements at school or an issue of transportation to and from school - virtually anything that can be perceived as a problem.

Gather data relating to the problem so that you are able to discuss the following:

    What the perceived/potential problem is
    What the causes of the perceived/potential problem are
    What the effects of the perceived/potential problem are
    Who the effects of the perceived/potential problem fall upon
    What the levels of seriousness of the effects are
    What the overall level of seriousness of the perceived/potential problem is
    Whether or not the perceived/potential problem warrants the effort that may be required to resolve it

The Writing

Following the I/D/C pattern as discussed in class, write a problem analysis, informal report.  The report must demonstrate the following:

    Proper memo format
    Proper use and formatting of Headings
    Proper use of commonly accepted standards of English

You should review the document in Moodle called "Introduction to Problem Analysis" for guidance about organizing your report.