| The IDEAL Problem Solver is an effective tool you | | | | is in evaluating arguments and ideologies. When you |
| can use to attack your problems. If you are used to | | | | hear an argument, IDEAL(ise) it: |
| getting on your horse and riding in all directions when | | | | - identfy a problem with it |
| faced with a problem, you may find the IDEAL | | | | - definte the goal of your criticism |
| Problem Solver quite handy. How do you use it? | | | | - explore various strategies for verifying evidence |
| IDEAL stands for: | | | | presented |
| - Identify the problem and explain how it can be an | | | | - anticipate the outcome of certain strategies and act |
| opportunity | | | | on those that seem most promising |
| - Define at least three different goals for your | | | | - look at the effects |
| problem-solving task | | | | One last thing you can do with this alphabet soup is |
| - Eplore possible strategies and new information that | | | | to critically evaluate arguments. Here's how: |
| could help ou accomplish each of the important goals | | | | |
| - Anticipate the outcomes (positive and negative) of | | | | 1. focus on factual accuracy |
| different strategies to help you decide which ones | | | | 2. is the reasoning logical and consistent question the |
| you will act on | | | | underlying assumptions |
| - Look back and learn (after acting on your | | | | It would be helpful if you could try to use the IDEAL |
| strategies, what did you notive about the problem | | | | Problem Solver in different situations for some time |
| you identified | | | | to experience its full impact. |
| An area I found IDEAL ideal (this is no double-speak!) | | | | |