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.