Following the P-MOPS model, write an outline of questions for initiating each of the major steps in discussing the following problem: A great amount of harmful-to-health particles have recently been discovered in the air of your city of approximately 50,000. These particles are mostly being produced by wood-burning stoves in residents' homes. Numerous calls have been made asking the city council to do something to stop or reduce the air pollution by such stoves. You've just been appointed chair of a special task force to recommend what to do to council. Write an outline of five questions, each of which represents a major step in the P-MOPS.

What will be an ideal response?


I.What is the nature of our problem with air quality?
II.What might we recommend to solve this air-quality problem?
III.What are the probable benefits and negative consequences of each 
 solution? (or, pros and cons, relative merits, arguments for and against, etc.)
IV.What can we all agree is the best solution to recommend to Council?
V.How shall we present our solution to Council? (up to 10 points; one each 
 for correct step, one each for clear and appropriate wording)

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