Resources: Ch. 4, 5, 10, 13, 14, & 15 of Thinking; Ch. 10 of Critical Thinking; and the Problem Solving and Action Example located on the student website

Prepare a 10- to 15-slide PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes according to the following criteria:

·  A description of the problem situation

·  A problem-solving technique

o  Identification of the technique

o  Explanation of why the chosen technique works best for the problem

·  Offer a solution to the problem.

·  Reconstruct the decision-making process you used to come up with the solution.

o  What criteria were used to make the decision?

o  Is decision emotional, logical, or both? Explain your answer.

o  Identify the factors used in the decision-making process.

·  Evaluate your decision.

o  Was the decision logical? Why or why not?

o  Did the decision solve the problem? Why or why not?

o  Is there a way to evaluate the effects of the decision over time? Why or why not?

Format and deliver your presentation according to instructor directions.