Scenario:
I am an off-duty police officer and I am invited to a party at an old friend’s house. It is Friday night, I am off from work and head to the party. Upon arrival, there is quite a gathering in the back yard, so I visit with people and I am having a good time. I have had a couple of beers, and I head inside to the restroom when I notice several people in the house around a table with cocaine lines on the tabletop. I have never seen these people before and my friend has been in the back yard the whole time I have been here. I head to the restroom, and ponder what to do.

• 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:
1. Define the problem in the scenario that you have chosen.
2. Analyze the problem in the scenario.
3. Generate options for solving the problem in the scenario.
4. Evaluate the options for solving the problem.
5. Decide 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.
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.
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.