Guiding questions

Analysing the Problem / Situation

  • What are the main aspects of this situation?
  • What information do you need to make a well-informed judgment?
  • Are there different ways to look at this problem?

Weighing Pros and Cons

  • What are the possible advantages of this choice?
  • What disadvantages or risks do you see?
  • Which advantage or disadvantage do you consider most important, and why?

Reasoning and Justifying

  • How can you explain your choice to others?
  • What evidence or examples support your opinion?
  • What objections might someone raise, and how would you respond?