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Comm 2311 Oral Communication
Assignment 4
Group Research Presentation on Sustainable Development
(John Dewey’s Problem-Solving Reflective Thinking Pattern)
Group members:
ID:
Date of submission:
Section:
Problem:
Introduction
Attention Getter :
Credibility:
Central Idea:
Body
STEP I. Identify and Define the Problem (1 paragraph)
A. Identify the Problem Area
1. What is the specific problem that concerns the group?
Ex. People Struggling with poverty …..(need some background research here)
B. Phrase the problem as a policy question
1. What should be done about…..” or what could be done to improve….”
Ex. What should we do to reduce poverty in the country?
STEP II. Analyze the Problem (the difficulty) (2-3 paragraphs)
A. Analysis of causes and effects
1. What are the causes of the problem?
2. Who is affected by this problem, and how?
Note: you need to do some research here.
B. Analysis of the history (find out what other people with similar problems have done)
1. When and how did this problem begin?
2. How long has the problem been in existence?
3. How widespread is the problem?
4. What, if any, attempts have already been made to fix the problem?
Note: you need to do some research here.
STEP III – Generate Creative Solutions
A. What are the possible solutions?
1. Write a paragraph describing your chart, how did you come up with the solution,
How would it remedy the difficulty etc…
The group needs to brainstorm ideas and organize them into a chart. Indicate who contributes the solution (s)
Ex.
Source
Proposed Solutions
Self/family
Community/Government
The World (U.N etc.)
1)
1)
1)
2)
2)
2)
3)
3)
3)
Student A
Student B
Student C
Comm 2311 Oral Communication
Assignment 4
Group Research Presentation on Sustainable Development
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Refer to the above chart…
STEP IV – Select the Best Solution
A paragraph (few lines) describing your chart, what are your best solutions etc…
A. How would you rank the solution (s)?
B. Would some combination of solutions be best?
Sample Chart for Evaluating the Suggested Solutions
Note : you may indicate yes/no or  (for yes) or X (for no)
Self/Family
Solution
1
Community/Government
Solution
2
Solution
3
Solution
1
Solution
2
Can be implemented
(give time frame)
Are Affordable
(financially realistic)
Realistic (effort)
Not difficult
STEP V – Take Action
A. What steps would need to be taken to put the solution into effect?
B. Who will do what task?
Make a written list of what and who does what.
Conclusion
Summarize main ideas:
Closure:
APA format list of Reference
Solution
3
The World (U.N etc.)
Solution
1
Solution
2
Solution
3
Comm 2311 Oral Communication
Assignment 4
Group Research Presentation on Sustainable Development
(John Dewey’s Problem-Solving Reflective Thinking Pattern)
Group members:
ID:
Date of submission: April 19th, 2021
Section: 203
Problem: Poverty
Introduction
Attention Getter : Do you know the exact idea of poverty? Do you understand the negative
effect that poverty has on people? Why at this time we are still facing this issue?
Credibility: as a group, we made an extensive research to present accurate information that
will benefit the audience. In addition, we value the life of people to be more comfortable and that’s
why we are thrilled to speak about the important subject of poverty.
Central Idea: Poverty is a continuous cycle that ruins a chance of a peaceful life for many
generations
Body
STEP I. Identify and Define the Problem
According to the World Bank, 9.2% of people struggle with poverty, representing 689 million
people worldwide. Poverty is the state of one who lacks the usual acceptable amount of money and
possessions of material that exists when people lack basic needs to survive. Unfortunately, it is the
reality that many people face this problem worldwide; it harms them physically, mentally, and
emotionally that it stresses them each moment of their life to wonder if they can survive tomorrow.
There are many reasons for poverty to occur, such as corruption of the country’s leaders or the
limited number of resources put into helping the country’s people. This problem is an ongoing issue
for many centuries and it is terrifyingly increasing over time that the word poverty is advancing to a
worse case of extreme poverty. The problem of poverty affects many individuals and family
members around the world and the struggle can last a lifetime. Even with many people,
organizations, and countries working together to help people struggling with poverty, the problem is
a global issue that is still on the rise. As we, the team members, are very interested in the problem of
poverty as it threatens many people’s lives and how to help lessen the struggles. To be more specific,
we are concerned about how to reduce the issue of poverty that many people face?
STEP II. Analyze the Problem (the difficulty)
At this moment, poverty is a problem prevailing in the economies of all countries in
the world. On both small and large scale, some evidence of poverty is visible in the global
community (Hossain et al. 166, 174). At any moment, there is someone somewhere who is
going to bed hungry or does not have shelter. This problem is affecting everyone without
Comm 2311 Oral Communication
Assignment 4
Group Research Presentation on Sustainable Development
(John Dewey’s Problem-Solving Reflective Thinking Pattern)
choosing. A street child is in a poor town somewhere, settling to drink water from rain
runoffs in the street while a rich man in his mansion is on the verge of a complete financial
crisis. Poverty is becoming a global crisis, and there is an urgency to come up with viable
solutions.
There are many reasons that result in poverty; however, the biggest catalysts are our
inability to work together as humanity. Many communities are sitting on rich natural
resources, but they remain to be poor due to a lack of awareness (Nkonya et al. 70, 101).
Besides, these people lack education which would have given them the knowledge needed to
exploit their natural resources. The poor people expect help from the rich through donations
and grunts to survive the next day.
Poverty, especially in developing countries, has been an ongoing problem since
colonialism. The colonizers of these poor countries took advantage of their natural resources,
made themselves wealthy, and left them in worse states than they found them (Sautman 243,
265). However, there have been attempts by the first world countries to offer assistance to the
poor ones and their citizens through organizations such as USAID.
STEP III – Generate Creative Solutions
Many solutions are a reason to solve poverty or reduce this problem. First of all, not
obtaining an educational qualification is one reason for poverty because there is not sufficient
knowledge to get a job. Therefore, the government must ensure public schools’ provision to allow all
social classes to obtain an education and an educational certificate. Aside from charitable societies,
charities are an excellent solution to help poverty, to reduce poverty. Still, I do not think that it is an
effective solution because the association will not be a basic income for the poor, but it will be a
reason to help poverty to reduce. Besides, the lack of marriage under the legal age, one of the most
widespread poverty globally, is childbearing at a young age. The mother and father are not qualified
to support his family because of their young age. The responsibility of children is a reason for
leaving their studies, and here begins the problem of poverty and the lack of any income in the life of
the family. In addition, the state must pay a salary to every family with low or no income and
provide jobs that allow those without a job qualification to work. The problem of poverty is ancient
and eternal, but I think with development, the world has become interested in this problem and is
looking for a solution. The chart below contains various solutions that will help in reducing the
problem of poverty.
Comm 2311 Oral Communication
Assignment 4
Group Research Presentation on Sustainable Development
(John Dewey’s Problem-Solving Reflective Thinking Pattern)
Source
Community
Government
Student A
Donate money to poor people or charities (1)
Supporting charitable societies with financial
sums to enable more significant assistance.
Student B
People were keen to complete their education to get
a job. (2)
In all countries, the government should allocate
public schools and universities (2)
Student C
Educating the community not to allow early
marriage and childbearing before the sound
financial condition becomes available (3)
Provide a salary for every poor citizen and
search job for him (3)
Provide Clean Water
-Having access to clean water can be a great help to
people affected by poverty. Investing in clean wells
and water system will help them feel safe and
healthy (1)
Provide Good Healthcare System
-Making sure that a country has a good
healthcare system can be an essential step to
help decrease poverty among its people. It
involves investing in vaccinations, hospital
resources, and trained medical professionals to
improve the lives of people (2)
Student D
STEP IV – Select the Best Solution
Chart Evaluating Solutions
Community
Solution Solution Solution
Can be
implemented
(give time frame)
Government
2
3
Solution
4
Solution
1
9 years
10 years
7 years
6 years
3 years
1
Solution Solution Solution
3
2
4
5 years
6 years
10 years
Comm 2311 Oral Communication
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Group Research Presentation on Sustainable Development
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yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Are Affordable
(financially
realistic)
Realistic (effort)
Not difficult
All the solutions in the table above are efficient and can help to solve the problem, but we
have to eliminate the other solution to choose the most effective one to help stop poverty. The four
suggested solutions for the community to help poverty can be useful, but they may take a while until
the problem is solved. On the other hand, the four solutions for the government to help poverty can
be done in a short time, but they are expensive. Most of the solutions given need a long period of
time till the result can be visible and may cost a lot of money, so we will try to choose the one with
the shortest time period and has an affordable budget. The best Solution is supporting charitable
societies with financial sums to enable more significant assistance. This Solution can help the people
in need faster since it can be completed in three years and the result will be shown in a short period
of time. The charitable societies know the target and have experience in this field which means they
can reach the people in need quicker.
STEP V – Take Action
We should start taking serious actions to reduce poverty. The first action we recommended is
supporting charitable societies with financial sums to enable more significant assistance. This action
can be done in a short time and since charitable societies have experience it will be easier to reach
the people in need. The second action that can help with poverty is educating the community not to
allow early marriage and childbearing before the sound financial condition becomes available. If we
help educate the people to have financial security before marriage and having kids it will lead to
break the cycle and raise a new generation that has a higher education level. Charities should start
with school to raise the awareness of how to be financially stable before marriage. The third action is
to donate money to poor people or charities. This action can be done by charities which can help the
poor people immediately. Hopefully these actions can reduce poverty and help the people in need.
Comm 2311 Oral Communication
Assignment 4
Group Research Presentation on Sustainable Development
(John Dewey’s Problem-Solving Reflective Thinking Pattern)
Conclusion
Summarize main ideas:
1- We defined poverty.
2- We talked about the background of poverty.
3- We mentioned the causes and effects of poverty.
4- We Shared solutions that will aid in the reduction of the problem.
5- We spoke about some actions that are helpful to solve the problem of poverty.
Closure: Poverty is a big issue faced by many people and it needs attention to solve it. The harm that
poverty creates threatens many people across many nations; it affects their livelihood of a peaceful and
comfortable life. As such, people should work together to find solutions that can aid in reducing the problem
of poverty. Lastly, we should as a community work hand in hand to raise awareness on poverty and how to
combat it to reduce it worldwide.
APA format list of Reference
Reference
Sawhill, I. (2016, July 28). Solutions to poverty. Retrieved April 18, 2021, from
https://www.brookings.edu/testimonies/solutions-to-poverty/
Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Poverty. Encyclopædia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/poverty.
Peer, A. (2021, February 23). Global poverty: Facts, FAQs, and how to help. World Vision.
https://www.worldvision.org/sponsorship-news-stories/global-povertyfacts#:~:text=BACK%20TO%20QUESTIONS-,How%20many%20people%20live%20in%20poverty%
20in%20the%20world%3F,according%20to%20the%20World%20Bank.