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SLP 4 – Problem Scoping Assignment Instructions

Formatting:

Spacing -double

Font – Times New Roman 12 Point

Justify Paragraphs

All Key Sections of Your Paper Shall Have a Heading Centered in Bold Font

Cover Page: A cover page is required on this assignment. Use each key topic below as a framework for the sections of your paper. Each section should have a heading similar to your papers in Module 1.

Assignment: Problem Scoping Exercise – You will scope a problem in this exercise and then continue and build upon your research in SLP4.

Problem Statement: (minimum of one paragraph – two paragraphs here is typical)

In this paragraph, you should define the problem and address the scope of the problem. Make sure to detail an estimated size of the problem you are identifying. Include information on when and where the problem occurs and the impact the problem is having on society. Give examples of the problem’s impact. Use statistics to show the scale of the problem.

Constraints:

A constraint in problem solving can be any restriction that defines limitations such as schedule/time, cost, scope (outside of your span of control) which you must consider when developing solutions to your problem.

Criteria:

Criteria can be used to evaluate potential solutions or whether nor not the solution is workable. Often closely related to Constraints. For example, is cost an important criterion? The best solution may not fit the budget and cost may be a significant criterion you use to evaluate the proposed alternative solutions.

Stakeholders and Stakeholder needs:

A stakeholder is anyone who is affected by the problem and solution. This can be anyone internal or external to the organization. Be specific when identifying stakeholders in your assignment.

Data gathering: Create your own graph, chart or table to communicate data related to your chosen public health issue.

Reference Page: Your reference page should be in APA format and you should have in-text citations in the body of your paper in APA format.

Tips for your reference page – use the Microsoft Word auto insertion feature for both full references and in-text citations. Remember in-text citations must refer to your full APA formatted references on your reference page. Use this tutorial for on How to Format a Refence Page for tips on using MS Word reference features on your assignment.