Public Speaking: Define a Problem with Questions

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"Alright, we've got to define the problem. This is how we're going to do it. This is part of the process. We're going to define the problem stated as questions. Alright, and this is very important. Whatever the problem is, the group needs to decide on it together and then write the problem as a question. Is fifteen minutes long enough for a break between classes? Is it possible to ban smoking in our office building? State as questions, and you may have more than one question, but you've got to turn your problem into a question. This is where it gets tricky working in a group because one of the things about groups is every member has their own idea, right? Alright, it's got to be one central idea, in the sense of what is it exactly that we want out question to be? Do we want it to be about banning smoking in the building? Or do we want it to be about banning smokers who work here? It's got to be a central idea. As you write this question, this definition, you must use specific and precise language. Don't meander around with flowery words. What exactly do you want? State it specifically. As a group, you've got to come together and come up with this information as part of the problem solving process."