[Solved] week 1 discussion

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

## **Identifying a Potential Problem**

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,

– Review Chapter 1: Identifying and Defining Problems of the course textbook _One Step at a Time:_ _A Roadmap for Problem Solving & Making a Difference._
– Review [_A Closer Look: Week 1: Stating the Problem_](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/141283/modules/items/7190189).
– Read [Participatory Action Research: Improving Professional Practices and Local SituationsLinks to an external site.](https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ashford.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmethods.sagepub.com%2Fcase%2Fparticipatory-action-research-professional-practices-and-local-situations).
– Select a problem _you have personally seen or experienced_ in your community or workplace.

In this discussion forum, you will answer a series of questions to help you identify a problem you have personally seen or experienced in your community or workplace. Consider the problem carefully as you will be focused on this problem throughout the course.

In your discussion post,

– Briefly describe the problem _you have personally seen or experienced_ in your community or workplace _._
– Answer the following questions, following the 5WH1 method:
– **What** are the details of the problem?
– **Who** is impacted by the problem?
– **When** did this problem begin, and when could it reasonably be resolved?
– **Where** is this problem taking place?
– **Why** is this problem important?
– **How** could you potentially or partially address or resolve this problem?

NOTE: Carefully choose the problem you wish to address. Avoid selecting a problem that could potentially risk defaming individuals, groups, or companies, or a problem that could possibly lead to negative repercussions on you, either personally or professionally. Focus on problems that bring stakeholders together in a productive way to explore solutions that will make a positive difference.

– 2 years ago