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Problem Solving

The document outlines a 5-step process for problem solving: 1) Define the problem, 2) Develop multiple solutions, 3) Assess solutions and choose one, 4) Implement the solution, and 5) Review the solution. The problem presented is a student submitting a project late due to underestimating the workload and leaving too much to the last week. Potential solutions include breaking down tasks to complete early, finishing work ahead of time to allow for testing and review, and prioritizing tasks. The review step involves reflecting on what worked and didn't work with the solution, and what could be done differently in the future, such as prioritizing work and preparing more for testing and final review.

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Problem Solving

The document outlines a 5-step process for problem solving: 1) Define the problem, 2) Develop multiple solutions, 3) Assess solutions and choose one, 4) Implement the solution, and 5) Review the solution. The problem presented is a student submitting a project late due to underestimating the workload and leaving too much to the last week. Potential solutions include breaking down tasks to complete early, finishing work ahead of time to allow for testing and review, and prioritizing tasks. The review step involves reflecting on what worked and didn't work with the solution, and what could be done differently in the future, such as prioritizing work and preparing more for testing and final review.

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Problem Solving

1 Define Your Problem


Before you define a problem, it might feel vague or confusing. Writing out your problem will help
to organize information, see it from new angles, and identify the most important issues.

When and where does your problem occur?

Last Minute Project Submission.

What are the causes of your problem?


Think about all the possible causes. Consider your own behavior, as well as external factors.

Not Completing parts of it ahead of time.

Keeping Too much work to be done in a little time.

Define your problem.


Be as clear and comprehensive as possible. If there are many parts to your problem, describe
each of them.

It was my DiTEC project submission, since I hadn’t done any previous project submissions, I
underestimated the workload and pushed everything to the final week. While debugging the code
I came across too many Errors which really concerned me whether I could Complete the project
on time. I had to work from Day to late in the night. There was a lot of stress and Self-Doubt.

TIP: If you find it difficult to separate your emotions from the problem, try to complete this
step from the perspective of an impartial friend.
Problem Solving
2 Develop Multiple Solutions
Write down at least three solutions to your problem. Without thinking about alternative solutions,
we often get stuck on what worked in the past, or the first idea that comes to mind. There are
usually many solutions to a problem, and our first ideas aren’t always the best.

Break Down the important parts of your Assignment and finish them early on.

Complete the work ahead so it provides additional time for testing and reviewing.

Understanding the importance of my tasks and prioritizing them accordingly.


Problem Solving
3 Assess Your Solutions and Choose One
Begin by throwing out any solutions that are obviously ineffective or impractical. Next, look at
your remaining solutions, and determine which ones are the most likely to be successful by
examining them in-depth. This can be done by examining the strengths and weaknesses of each
solution.

During this stage, you might come up with new solutions, or find that a combination of multiple
solutions is better than any one idea.

Solution Strengths Weaknesses

TIP: If you’re having a hard time thinking of strengths and weaknesses for each solution,
ask yourself these questions:

 Is this a short-term or long-term solution?

 How likely am I to follow through with this solution?

 How will this solution affect other people?


Problem Solving
4 Implement Your Solution
To ensure you follow through with your solution, it’s best to think of how and when it will be
implemented. Without doing so, solutions that are difficult might be avoided, or they can slip
your mind when the time comes.

When will you implement your solution?


Some solutions can happen at a specific time (e.g., “2:00 PM on Saturday”), while others require
something unpredictable to happen (e.g. “when I get angry”). Fill in the relevant section below:

My solution can be scheduled… My solution is in response to something…

When will you implement your solution? Be How will you know when to use your solution?
specific. List specific warning signs, triggers, or other
specific events that will tip you off.

How will you remember to follow through with


your solution?

List the specific steps you will take to implement your solution.

Breaking Down the project particulars to have track on what I’ve completed.

TIP: If your solution requires a lot of time or effort, try to break the process into small steps.
It’s easier to follow through with several small steps, rather than one giant task.
Problem Solving
5 Review
Finally, after implementing your solution, you will review what worked and what didn’t. Even
if your problem was a one-time situation, there are often broader lessons to be learned. Take
a moment to reflect on your problem and how you handled it.

In what ways was your solution effective?

In what ways was your solution not effective?

If you could go back in time, what would you change about how you handled the problem?

I’d prioritize my work and be much more prepared for testing and final reviewing.

What advice would you give to someone else who was dealing with the same problem?

Do not wait for the last minuite

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