2. Identify a problem at school, in your community, or at work.

Examples:

Does our campus have adequate parking (or on-campus transportation) for the student population?

How can a person use leftovers to lower his or her food costs?

Are students safe on campus? Or do they feel security measures on campus are adequate?

a. Decide what information you need to solve the problem.

b. Determine how and where to find the information.

c. Conduct the necessary research.

d. Report orally or in writing on your findings.