| Identify the social or ethical problem(s) confronted by the characters
in the story |
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| Assess the factual information available |
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| What additional information (science and other) is needed to solve
this problem? |
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| Identify the "stakeholders" in the decision |
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| Consider the values associated with the decision |
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| Identify the options available to the decision makers |
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| Determine the criteria for evaluating the options |
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| Evaluate the options using the criteria |
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| Select the best option and consider its consequences |
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| Justify and defend the chosen option |
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| Consider the process of decision making and apply to new cases |
Resource Book Index: Promises and Perils
