1. Prepare yourself to take a stroll around the area you have picked and take with you a device to take notes about it. 
2. Spend some hours there, talk to people here and there to get to know them better, their life’s story and the neighbourhood. Be mindful and be accurate about the narrative you will convey. Describe and characterise:

• the physical space (public spaces, parks, viewpoints, buildings, amenities, …);
• events (fairs, festivals, live music, folklore show, football game, …);
• people you see (what they are doing, how they look, if they are in groups or by themselves, what sort of groups, what stories do you hear from people, how would you characterise the discourse? Is there anything you can learn from them? …);
• organisations and institutions (any sort of cultural, sports, clubs and associations. Is there any external assistance? What’s their role? how are they impacting the community? Which people do you see interacting with them? …);
• local atmosphere (how do you feel there, matters you witness);

3.  Watch the Tedx Talks’ video of Cormac Russell, named “Sustainable community development: from what's wrong to what's strong”, under the heading “Links” and get inspired by his perspective of focusing on what’s strong instead of what’s wrong and the outcomes he has witnessed on its projects.  

4. Access the link in the “What do I need?” section named “Deficit-based Community Development vs Asset-based Community Development”, read the article “Asset-Based Community Development” and learn about it. Pay special attention to the comparison between deficit-based and asset-based approaches. It will be crucial for the next step.

5. Now that you have new knowledge on these two approaches, let’s make a comprehensive vision screening to your perspective about where you live, how you tend to frame reality, using the “ACE CULTURE Vision Test”. Under the subheading “Documents”, in the “What do I need?” section, Open the link entitled “Get your Vision Tested”. Get a free screening on your sight.  Scroll down to answer the questions and to move along the quiz questions. 

6. After submitting your answers, click on the button “see grades”. You’ll be able to see your score/marking. Please be mindful that this quiz/vision test is not a real diagnosis, merely a metaphor of how you might perceive reality and a learning exercise. For further enlightenment, about the quiz, download the document under the “Documents” subheading.

7. Scoring

If your score range is between 0 and 14 points - Lenses recommended.

You don't seem to have a sight problem. Feel free to take this test regularly to monitor your vision. However, to verify the health of your left and right eyes, don't hesitate to schedule regular attentive walks in your location.

If your score range is between 15 and 25 points - You might need help!

You seem to have difficulties in seeing subtle differences between deficit-based community development and asset-based community development with one of your eyes. We encourage you to complete the following Quests on this topic to be able recognise these two approaches perfectly.

If your score range is between 26 and 30 points - Congratulations!

You don't seem to have a sight problem. Feel free to take this test regularly to monitor your vision. However, to verify the health of your left and right eyes, don't hesitate to schedule regular attentive walks in your location.

8. Finally, read the description you have written to your friend and analyse the language you have used to describe your vision of that area, your highlights and focus. Check whether you have a deficit or asset focus entrenched in your narrative.