PHI210 Strayer University Week 9 Tuition Reimbursement Case Assignment 2 Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” in the Student Ce

PHI210 Strayer University Week 9 Tuition Reimbursement Case Assignment 2 Students, please view the “Submit a Clickable Rubric Assignment” in the Student Center.

Assignment 2: Problem Solving
Due Week 9 and worth 150 points

When faced with a problem, what do you do to solve it? This assignment asks you to apply a six-step to problem solving process to a specific problem scenario. You will write a paper that presents a synthesis of your ideas about solving the problem using this systematic approach. As Voltaire said, “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.”

Choose one (1) of the problem scenarios as a topic choice for your paper (Note: Your professor must approve your topic choice before you begin work on the assignment.)

Scenario 1: You have worked at your company for eleven (11) years. You have returned to college to earn a Bachelor’s degree in order to increase your chances for a promotion. You are nearly finished with your degree, when a supervisor’s position in a competing company becomes available in another state. The start date is in two (2) weeks, during your final exam period for your courses. The position offers a $15,000 per year salary increase, a car allowance, and relocation expenses. Your former supervisor works for the company and is recommending you for the position based on your outstanding job performance; if you want the job, it’s yours. All of the other supervisors at this level in the company have Master’s degrees, so you know that you would be expected to earn your Bachelor’s degree and continue on to a Master’s degree. Your present company offers tuition reimbursement, but the new company does not.

Scenario 2: Your child comes home from school with an assignment sheet for a school project. He / she is very excited about the project and begins work immediately, doing research on the Internet and gathering materials. You read over the assignment sheet and notice that your child is not including all of the required items in the project, and you have some ideas for how to improve the quality of the presentation. You recently read an article in a parenting magazine about the importance of a child developing responsibility for his/ her own learning. You recall the many ways in which your parents took over your school projects. You, on the other hand, want to encourage your child’s confidence in his / her ability to complete a project independently. The next day, you are at the grocery store when you see a parent of a student in your child’s class. That parent has spent over $30 in supplies for the science project and is taking a day off of work to put the pieces of the project together.

Scenario 3: You have two jobs, one during the week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and one on Saturday from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. You are taking two classes, one that meets from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, and one class online. You have two kids, one who plays soccer, and one who is in band. You have two elderly parents who no longer drive. You have two siblings, one who lives two (2) miles away, and one who lives in another state. You have two (2) papers due in your classes the same week that one (1) of your children has a soccer tournament, and the other child has a band concert. You are coaching the soccer team, and you are in charge of fundraising for the band. You have a goal to complete your degree in two (2) years. Your doctor tells you that your blood pressure, your cholesterol, and your weight are too high and recommends several medications that cost you nearly $200 per month after your insurance co-pay.

Scenario 4: You are a sales representative for a company that encourages staff to log time in the field and away from the office. You are expected to begin and end your day at the office. You notice that each day when you arrive and return another co-worker is already there, and you wonder whether this person spends most of his / her time at the office. At your weekly sales meeting, you are informed of your co-workers’ outstanding sales performance. You suspect that this co-worker is spending more time flattering the boss instead of working leads in the field, and as a result is getting the best client referrals. Your own sales numbers have steadily decreased since this other sales representative was hired.

Scenario 5: Professor’s Choice – problem scenario presented by your professor.

Scenario 6: Student’s Choice – Problem scenario presented by you.

Review the six-step problem solving process outlined in the webtext, based on the article “The Problem Solving Process” located at http://www.gdrc.org/decision/problem-solve.html:

Step One: Define the problem
Step Two: Analyze the problem
Step Three: Generate options
Step Four: Evaluate options
Step Five: Make your decision
Step Six: Implement and reflect

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

Define the problem in the scenario that you have chosen.
Analyze the problem in the scenario.
Generate options for solving the problem in the scenario.
Evaluate the options for solving the problem.
Decide on the best option for solving the problem.
Explain how you will implement the decision made and reflect on whether this option was the most effective.

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
Based on the guidelines in SWS, “A well-researched assignment has at least as many sources as pages.” Therefore, since this assignment requires you to write at least 4-5 pages, you should include at least 4-5 references.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Recognize the hindrances to the decision-making process in order to apply problem-solving skills to a variety of situations.
Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic. Name: Week 9 Assignment 2: Problem Solving
Description: PHI210 Week 9 Assignment 2: Problem Solving
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Below 60% F
Meets Minimum
Expectations 6069% D
Fair 70-79% C
Proficient 8089% B
Exemplary 90100% A
1. Define the problem in
the scenario chosen.
Points
Range:0 (0%) 17.7 (11.8%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
defined the
problem in the
scenario chosen.
Points
Range:18 (12%) 20.7 (13.8%)
Insufficiently
defined the
problem in the
scenario chosen.
Points
Range:21 (14%) 23.7 (15.8%)
Partially defined
the problem in the
scenario chosen.
Points
Range:24 (16%) 26.7 (17.8%)
Satisfactorily
defined the
problem in the
scenario chosen.
Points
Range:27 (18%) 30 (20%)
Thoroughly
defined the
problem in the
scenario chosen.
2. Analyze the problem
in the scenario.
Points
Range:0 (0%) 8.85 (5.9%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
analyzed the
problem in the
scenario.
Points
Range:9 (6%) 10.35 (6.9%)
Insufficiently
analyzed the
problem in the
scenario.
Points
Range:10.5 (7%) 11.85 (7.9%)
Partially analyzed
the problem in the
scenario.
Points
Range:12 (8%) 13.35 (8.9%)
Satisfactorily
analyzed the
problem in the
scenario.
Points
Range:13.5 (9%) 15 (10%)
Thoroughly
analyzed the
problem in the
scenario.
3. Generate options for
solving the problem in
the scenario.
Points
Range:0 (0%) 8.85 (5.9%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
generated options
for solving the
problem in the
scenario.
Points
Range:9 (6%) 10.35 (6.9%)
Insufficiently
generated options
for solving the
problem in the
scenario.
Points
Range:10.5 (7%) 11.85 (7.9%)
Partially
generated options
for solving the
problem in the
scenario.
Points
Range:12 (8%) 13.35 (8.9%)
Satisfactorily
generated options
for solving the
problem in the
scenario.
Points
Range:13.5 (9%) 15 (10%)
Thoroughly
generated options
for solving the
problem in the
scenario.
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum
Expectations 6069% D
Fair 70-79% C
Proficient 8089% B
Exemplary 90100% A
4. Evaluate the options
for solving the problem.
Points
Range:0 (0%) 8.85 (5.9%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
evaluated the
options for solving
the problem.
Points
Range:9 (6%) 10.35 (6.9%)
Insufficiently
evaluated the
options for solving
the problem.
Points
Range:10.5 (7%) 11.85 (7.9%)
Partially evaluated
the options for
solving the
problem.
Points
Range:12 (8%) 13.35 (8.9%)
Satisfactorily
evaluated the
options for solving
the problem.
Points
Range:13.5 (9%) 15 (10%)
Thoroughly
evaluated the
options for solving
the problem.
5. Decide on the best
option for solving the
problem.
Points
Range:0 (0%) 8.85 (5.9%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
decided on the
best option for
solving the
problem.
Points
Range:9 (6%) 10.35 (6.9%)
Insufficiently
decided on the
best option for
solving the
problem.
Points
Range:10.5 (7%) 11.85 (7.9%)
Partially decided
on the best option
for solving the
problem.
Points
Range:12 (8%) 13.35 (8.9%)
Satisfactorily
decided on the
best option for
solving the
problem.
Points
Range:13.5 (9%) 15 (10%)
Thoroughly
decided on the
best option for
solving the
problem.
6. Explain how you will
implement the decision
made and reflect on
whether this option
was the most effective.
Points
Range:0 (0%) 8.85 (5.9%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
explained how the
decision made will
be implemented
and reflected on
whether this
option was the
most effective.
Points
Range:9 (6%) 10.35 (6.9%)
Insufficiently
explained how the
decision made will
be implemented
and reflected on
whether this
option was the
most effective.
Points
Range:10.5 (7%) 11.85 (7.9%)
Partially explained
how the decision
made will be
implemented and
reflected on
whether this
option was the
most effective.
Points
Range:12 (8%) 13.35 (8.9%)
Satisfactorily
explained how the
decision made will
be implemented
and reflected on
whether this
option was the
most effective.
Points
Range:13.5 (9%) 15 (10%)
Thoroughly
explained how the
decision made will
be implemented
and reflected on
whether this
option was the
most effective.
7. Follow SWS Style
requirements for
format, in-text citation
of quotes and
Points
Range:0 (0%) 8.85 (5.9%)
Points
Range:9 (6%) 10.35 (6.9%)
Points
Range:10.5 (7%) 11.85 (7.9%)
Points
Range:12 (8%) 13.35 (8.9%)
Points
Range:13.5 (9%) 15 (10%)
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum
Expectations 6069% D
Fair 70-79% C
Proficient 8089% B
Exemplary 90100% A
paraphrases, and
references page.
Did not complete
the assignment or
had more than 9
errors in following
SWS Style
requirements.
Had 8-9 errors in
following SWS
Style
requirements.
Had 6-7 different
errors in following
SWS Style
requirements.
Had 4-5 different
errors in following
SWS Style
requirements.
Had 0-3 different
errors in following
SWS Style
requirements.
8. Follow guidelines for
clear and organized
writing: include an
introductory and
concluding paragraph;
address main ideas in
body paragraphs with a
topic sentence and
supporting sentences.
Points
Range:0 (0%) 8.85 (5.9%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
followed
guidelines for
clear and
organized writing.
Points
Range:9 (6%) 10.35 (6.9%)
Insufficiently
followed
guidelines for
clear and
organized writing:
did not include an
introductory and /
or concluding
paragraph; did not
address main
ideas in body
paragraphs with a
topic sentence
and supporting
sentences.
Points
Range:10.5 (7%) 11.85 (7.9%)
Partially followed
guidelines for
clear and
organized writing:
included a partially
developed
introductory and /
or concluding
paragraph;
partially
addressed main
ideas in body
paragraphs with a
topic sentence
and supporting
sentences.
Points
Range:12 (8%) 13.35 (8.9%)
Sufficiently
followed
guidelines for
clear and
organized writing:
included an
introductory and
concluding
paragraph;
sufficiently
addressed main
ideas in body
paragraphs with a
topic sentence
and supporting
sentences.
Points
Range:13.5 (9%) 15 (10%)
Fully followed
guidelines for
clear and
organized writing:
included an
engaging
introductory and
thoughtful
concluding
paragraph; fully
addressed main
ideas in body
paragraphs with a
topic sentence
and detailed
supporting
sentences.
9. Adhere to standard
rules of English
grammar, punctuation,
mechanics, and
spelling.
Points
Range:0 (0%) 8.85 (5.9%)
Did not complete
the assignment or
had more than 9
errors in grammar,
punctuation,
Points
Range:9 (6%) 10.35 (6.9%)
Had 8-9 errors in
grammar,
grammar,
punctuation,
Points
Range:10.5 (7%) 11.85 (7.9%)
Had 6-7 different
errors in grammar,
punctuation,
mechanics,
spelling.
Points
Range:12 (8%) 13.35 (8.9%)
Had 4-5 different
errors in grammar,
grammar,
punctuation,
Points
Range:13.5 (9%) 15 (10%)
Had 0-3 different
errors in grammar,
punctuation,
mechanics,
spelling.
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum
Expectations 6069% D
mechanics,
spelling.
mechanics,
spelling.
Fair 70-79% C
Proficient 8089% B
mechanics,
spelling.
Exemplary 90100% A
Communicating professionally and ethically is one of the
essential skill sets we can teach you at Strayer. The following
guidelines will ensure:
· Your writing is professional
· You avoid plagiarizing others, which is essential to writing ethically
· You give credit to others in your work
Visit Strayer’s Academic Integrity Center for more information.
Winter 2019
General Standards
Use Appropriate
Formatting
Include page numbers.
Use 1-inch margins.
Use Arial, Courier, Times New Roman, or Calibri font style.
Use 10-, 11-, or 12-point font size for the body of your text.
Use numerals (1, 2, 3, and so on) or spell out numbers (one, two, three, and so on).
Be consistent with your choice throughout the assignment.
Use either single or double spacing, according to assignment guidelines.
Title Your Work
If assignment requires a title page:
·· Include the assignment title, your name, course title, your professor’s name, and the
date of submission on a separate page.
If assignment does not require a title page (stated in the assignment details):
a. Include all required content in a header at the top of your document.
or b. Include all required content where appropriate for assignment format.
Examples of appropriate places per assignment: letterhead of a business letter
assignment or a title slide for a PowerPoint presentation.
Write Clearly
Use appropriate language and be concise.
Write in active voice when possible. Find tips here.
Use the point of view (first, second, or third person) required by the assignment
guidelines.
Use spelling and grammar check and proofread to help ensure your work is error free.
Cite Credible
Sources
Use credible sources to support your ideas/work. Find tips here.
Cite your sources throughout your work when you borrow someone else’s words or ideas.
Give credit to the authors.
Look for a permalink tool for a webpage when possible (especially when an electronic
source requires logging in like the Strayer Library). Find tips here.
Add each cited source to the Source List at the end of your assignment. (See the Giving
Credit to Authors and Sources section for more details.)
Don’t forget to cite and add your textbook to the Source List if you use it as a source.
Build a
Source List
Include a Source List when the assignment requires research or if you cite the textbook.
Type “Sources” centered on the first line of the page.
List the sources that you used in your assignment.
Organize sources in a numbered list and in order of use throughout the paper. Use the
original number when citing a source multiple times.
For more information, see the Source List section.
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Writing Assignments
Strayer University uses several different types of writing assignments. The Strayer University
Student Writing Standards are designed to allow flexibility in formatting your assignment and
giving credit to your sources. This section covers specific areas to help you properly format
and develop your assignments. Note: The specific format guidelines override guidelines in the
General Standards section.
Paper and Essay
Specific Format
Guidelines
Use double spacing throughout the body of your assignment.
Use a consistent 12-point font throughout your assignment submission. (For
acceptable fonts, see General Standards section.)
Use the point of view (first or third person) required by the assignment guidelines.
Section headings can be used to divide different content areas. Align section
headings (centered) on the page, be consistent, and include at least two section
headings in the assignment.
Follow all other General Standards section guidelines.
PowerPoint or
Slideshow Specific
Format Guidelines
Title slides should include the project name (title your work to capture attention if
possible), a subtitle (if needed), the course title, and your name.
Use spacing that improves professional style (mixing single and double spacing as
needed).
Use a background color or image on slides.
Use Calibri, Lucida Console, Helvetica, Futura, Myriad Pro, or Gill Sans font styles.
Use 28-32 point font size for the body of your slides (based on your chosen font
style). Avoid font sizes below 24-point.
Use 36-44 point font size for the titles of your slides (based on chosen font style).
Limit content per slide (no more than 7 lines on any slide and no more than 7
words per line).
Include slide numbers when your slide show has 3+ slides. You may place the
numbers wherever you like (but be consistent).
Include appropriate images that connect directly to slide content or presentation
content.
Follow additional guidelines from the PowerPoint or Slideshow Specific Format
Guidelines section and assignment guidelines.
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Giving Credit to Authors and Sources
When quoting or paraphrasing another source, you need to give credit by using an in-text
citation. An in-text citation includes the author’s last name and the number of the source from
the Source List. A well-researched assignment has at least as many sources as pages (see
Writing Assignments for the required number of sources). Find tips here.
Option #1: Paraphrasing
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Rewording Source Information in Your Own Words
ORIGINAL SOURCE
·· Rephrase the source information in your words.
Be sure not to repeat the same words of the author.
·· Add a number to the end of your source (which will tie
to your Source List).
·· Remember, you cannot just replace words of the
original sentence.
Examples
“Writing at a college level requires informed
research.”
PARAPHRASING
As Harvey wrote, when writing a paper for
higher education, it is critical to research and
cite sources (1).
When writing a paper for higher education,
it is imperative to research and cite sources
(Harvey, 1).
Option #2: Quoting
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Citing Another Person’s Work Word-For-Word
ORIGINAL SOURCE
·· Place quotation marks at the beginning and the end of
the quoted information.
·· Add a number to the end of your source (which will tie
to your Source List).
·· Do not quote more than one to two sentences
(approximately 25 words) at a time.
·· Do not start a sentence with a quotation.
·· Introduce and explain quotes within the context of
your paper.
Examples
“Writing at a college level requires informed
research.”
QUOTING
Harvey wrote in his book, “Writing at a college
level requires informed research” (1).
Many authors agree, “Writing at a college
level requires informed research” (Harvey, 1).
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Traditional Sources
Page Numbers
When referencing multiple pages in a text book or other
large book, consider adding page numbers to help the
reader understand where the information you referenced
can be found. You can do this in three ways:
a. In the body of your paper;
or b. In the citation;
or c. By listing page numbers in the order they were
used in your paper on the Source List.
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Example
IN-TEXT CITATION
(Harvey, 1, p. 16)
In the example, the author is Harvey, the source list number
is 1, and the page number that this information can be
found on is page 16.
Check with your instructor or the assignment guidelines to
see if there is a preference based on your course.
Multiple Sources (Synthesizing)
Synthesizing means using multiple sources in one sentence
or paragraph (typically paraphrased) to make a strong
point. This is normally done with more advanced writing,
but could happen in any writing where you use more than
one source.
The key here is clarity. If you paraphrase multiple sources
in the same sentence (of paragraph if the majority of the
information contained in the paragraph is paraphrased),
you should include each source in the citation. Separate
sources using semi-colons (;) and create the citation in
the normal style that you would for using only one source
(Name, Source Number).
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Example
SYNTHESIZED IN-TEXT CITATION
(Harvey, 1; Buchanan, 2)
In the example, the authors Harvey and Buchanan were
paraphrased to help the student make a strong point.
Harvey is the first source on the source list, and Buchanan is
the second source on the source list.
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Web Sources
A web source is any source accessed through an internet browser. Before using any source, first determine its credibility.
Then decide if the source is appropriate and relevant for your project. Find tips here.
Home Pages
Specific Web Pages
A home page is the main page that loads when you type
a standard web address. For instance, if you type Google.
com into the web browser, you will be taken to Google’s
home page.
If you are using any web page other than the home page,
include the specific title of the page and the direct link (when
possible) for that specific page in your Source List Entry.
If you do need to cite a home page, use the webpage’s
title from the browser. This found by moving your mouse
cursor over the webpage name at the top of the browser.
When citing a homepage, it is likely because there is a news
thread, image, or basic piece of information on a company
that you wish to include in your assignment.
Discussion Posts
When quoting or paraphrasing a source for discussion
threads, include the source number in parenthesis after the
body text where you quote or paraphrase. At the end of
your post, type the word “Sources” and below that include
a list of any sources that you cited.
If you pulled information from more than one source,
continue to number the additional sources in the order that
they appear in your post.
For more information on building a Source List Entry, see
Source List section.
If your assignment used multiple pages from the same author/
source, create separate Source List Entries for each page
when possible (if the title and/or web address is different).
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Examples
SAMPLE POST
The work is the important part of any writing
assignment. According to Smith, “writing
things down is the biggest challenge” (1).
This is significant because…
The other side of this is also important. It is
noted that “actually writing isn’t important as
much as putting ideas somewhere useful” (2).
SOURCES
1. William Smith. 2018. The Way Things Are.
http://www.samplesite.com/writing
2. Patricia Smith. 2018. The Way Things Really
Are. http://www.betterthansample.com/tiger
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Examples
Effective Internet Links
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When sharing a link to an article with your instructor and
classmates, start with a brief summary and why you chose
to share it.
POOR EXAMPLE
Be sure to check the link you’re posting to be sure it will
work for your classmates. They should be able to just click
on the link and go directly to your shared site.
Share vs. URL Options
Cutting and pasting the URL (web address) from your browser
may not allow others to view your source. This makes it hard
for people to engage with the content you used.
To avoid this problem, look for a “share” option and choose
that when possible so your classmates and professor
get the full, direct link. Always test your link(s) before
submitting to make sure they work.
If you cannot properly share the link, include the article as an
attachment. Interested classmates and your professor can
reference the article shared as an attachment. Find tips here.
Hey check out this article: http://www.
Jobs4You.FED/Jobs_u_can_get
BETTER EXAMPLE
After reading the textbook this week, I
researched job sites. I found an article on how
to find the best job site depending on the job
you’re looking for. The author shared some
interesting tools such as job sites that collect job
postings from other sites and ranks them from
newest to oldest, depending on category. Check
out the article at this link: http://www.Jobs4You.
FED/Jobs_u_can_get
Charts, Images, and Tables
Charts, images, and tables should be centered and followed by an in-text citation. Design your page and place a citation
below the chart, image, or table. When referring to the chart, image, or table in the body of the assignment, use the citation.
On your Source List, provide the following details of the visual:
·· Author’s name (if created by you, provide your name)
·· Date (if created by you, provide the year)
·· Type (Chart, Image, or Table)
·· How to find it (link or other information – See Source List section for additional details).
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Source List
The Source List (which includes the sources that you used in your assignment) is a new page
you add at the end of your paper. The list has two purposes: it gives credit to the authors that
you use and gives your readers enough information to find the source without your help. Build
your Source List as you write.
Setting Up the
Source List Page
·· Type “Sources” at the top of a new page.
·· Include a numbered list of the sources you used in your paper (the numbers
indicate the order in which you used them).
1. Use the number one (1) for the first source used in the paper, the numb…
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