Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated. Explore the Root Cause(s) of a Community Need In this discussion, you will analyze the root causes of your selected community problem. You will identify three root causes of the community need you have selected for your problem statement (see Week One). In addition, you will identify the effects of the problem and your proposed solution. This is a brainstorming activity to start you thinking about the problem and its solutions. Use your creativity and rely your scholarly research. Review your mind map from Week One, using the brainstorming activity you created with SpiderScribe =, Smartdraw =, Mindmeister =, or Bubbl.us =. Now, add to your map by including the following below: * |dentify root causes of the problem: * |dentify barriers to service, including cultural, policy, or infrastructural barriers and discuss strategies to overcome them. * Effects of the problem (on the individual and community). * Proposed solution(s) to the root causes of the problem. Guided Response: In substantive posts of at least 250-300 words, review several of your classmates' initial discussion posts and respond to at least three of them. Please note that responding to three classmates is meeting only the minimum requirement for the number of responses. As you review your classmate's responses, consider your classmate's mind map. Does it describe the root causes of the problem? What are the identifying barriers to service? Did your classmate include the effects of the problem and indicating the effects on the individual and community as a whole? What were the proposed solutions? Were the solutions supported by evidence? HUIMUIILL I LIV EY UL GIOR O VY e e G e Goals and Objectives-Discussion For this discussion, read Chapter 7 Program Objectives and Setting in the course text. It is important to differentiate between goals and objectives. A goal is a general, overarching expression of what the program wants to achieve; whereas, an objective is specific, measurable, time-bound and doable. Both goals and objectives are directly linked to the problem statement. \\We will install traffic lights in the city of San Diego next vear. (General) \\We will install 150 traffic lights in zip codes 92154, 92123, and 92133 between December 2014 and December 2015. (Specific, measurable, and time-bound) Characteristics of a statement that refers to objectives: * Describes problem-related, desirable outcomes of your intervention. Does not describe your methods. * Refers to the population served. * States the time when the objectives will be met. Describes the objectives in numerical terms, if at all possible (Kiritz, 2004). Guided Response: In your initial post, write your goal as a statement and then write at least one objective supporting that goal. Be sure your goal statement is general and your objective is specific, measurable and time-bound. Your initial contribution should be a minimum of 250-300 words in length. In substantive posts of at least 200 words, review several of your classmates' initial discussion posts and respond to at least two of them. Review their goal and objective(s). Is the goal expressed as a general, overall aspiration? |s each objective specific, measurable, time-bound and doable? Offer your feedback so that your peers can be benefit from it. In writing your proposal, it is your responsibility as the writer of the proposal to ensure that all activities of the project are effectively and clearly outlined. Therefore, the activities outlined in the method section need to satisfy all objectives. Please read Chapter 8: Program Implementation in the course text before you develop your post for this discussion forum. Part One In a clear concise manner, write a narrative statement who will benefit (i.e., recipients of intervention), including key characteristics of participants and participant selection procedures. A statement that describes the methods used to address the identified problem exhibits the following characteristics: Describes who will benefit (i.e., recipients of intervention), including key characteristics of participants and participant selection procedures. Describes what is expected to change (i.e., how the objectives are met). Identifies when change will occur. Flows naturally from goal and objectives. Clearly and concretely describes program activities. States reasons for selection of activities. Describes staffing of program (i.e., individuals responsible for the implementation of the intervention and their professional qualifications). Activities connected with the proposed intervention can be accomplished within a well-defined timeframe and are consistent with the resources of the applicant (i.e., your organization). Part Two Based on the goal and objective(s) you shared with instructor and peers in Discussion Forum 1, write the methods you will use to carry out those goals and objectives. When writing the section devoted to staffing, consider these questions: Who will carry out what activities? Will you pay yourself? Will you raise money? How? What will it take to complete the planned intervention in a timely manner? Activity Responsibility Timeframe Resources Needed Start Finish Compile a list of activities hose responsibility? January 2016 January \\What are the resources rom your program? 2017 needed? Guided Response: Your initial contribution should be a minimum of 250-300 words in length. In substantive posts of at least 200 words, review several of your classmates' initial discussion posts and respond to at least two of them. Look to see if the activities listed adequately satisfy the stated goal and objective(s) mentioned in Discussion Forum 1. Are there any activities missing? Are they feasible and realistic? Explain why or why not