[Solved] Education week 5 assignment

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

### Executive Summary

– Read Chapter 5: Taking Action and Leading Change of the course textbook, _One Step at a Time:_ _A Roadmap for Problem Solving & Making a Difference_.
– Review [_A Closer Look: Week 5: Social Responsibility and Change Agency_](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/141283/modules/items/7190216) _._
– Read [_Writing an Executive Summary_Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/writing-executive-summary).
– Review the [_Model Executive Summary_](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/141283/files/22664297/?wrap=1) [Download Model Executive Summary](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/141283/files/22664297//download?download_frd=1).
– Review all the feedback you received over the last four weeks.
– Download the [_Executive Summary Template_](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/141283/files/22664343/?wrap=1) [Download Executive Summary Template](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/141283/files/22664343//download?download_frd=1).
– Review technical requirements for page length and source requirement.

### Required Elements to be Included in Executive Summary Template

**Select** each arrow to review the requirements for each section of the Executive Summary Final Paper.

**In the Problem Section,**

– Describe the problem using the 5W1H method.
– Write the problem statement.

**In the Background Overview Section,**

– Explain whether the problem exists in a personal or professional context.
– Describe any cultural influences that may have caused or contributed to the problem.
– Evaluate the urgency of the problem.
– Explain why you think the problem is important.

**In the Research Results Section,**

– Share the results of your theoretical investigation and data collection.
– Share the results of your examination of sources for bias and trustworthiness.
– Share the results of the interviews you conducted about the problem.

**In the Potential Solutions Section,**

– Describe at least two potential solutions.
– Assess the realistic expectations to implement either solution.
– Evaluate the benefits and barriers to each solution.
– Identify the preferred solution and explain the choice.

**In the Recommendations Section,**

– Briefly describe your action plan to implement the solution.
– Explain how you can serve as a change agent for this problem.
– Describe the degree of change you can reasonably expect to achieve.
– Discuss how you can motivate others to be agents of change for this problem.

**Select** the arrow to review the formatting guidelines for the Executive Summary Final Paper.

**Formatting Guidelines for the Executive Summary Final Paper**

– must be 3 to 4 (not to exceed 4) double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to [_APA Style_Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-style) as outlined in the Writing Center’s [_APA Formatting for Microsoft Word_Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-formatting-microsoft-word) resource.
– must not exceed four pages in length.
– must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
– title of page in bold font
– Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
– student’s name
– name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
– course name and number
– instructor’s name
– due date
– must utilize first person _or_ academic voice. Review the [_Academic Voice_Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/academic-voice) resource for additional guidance.
– must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
– Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
– For assistance on writing [_Introductions & Conclusions_Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/introductions-conclusions), refer to the Writing Center resources.
– must use at least four credible sources in addition to the course text.
– The [_Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources_Links to an external site.](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/e5359309-7d3c-4a21-a410-44d59303ccef/1/Scholarly%20Peer-Reviewed%20and%20Other%20Credible%20Sources.pdf) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
– To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, review this [_Quick and Easy Library Research_Links to an external site.](https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Ashford+University+Library+Quick+%27n%27+Dirty/0_bcsbcjee) tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
– must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s [_APA: Citing Within Your Paper_Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-citing-within-your-paper) guide.
– must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. Review the [_APA: Formatting Your References List_Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/format-your-reference-list) resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

Convert your completed template (paper) to a PDF document. Save the completed PDF of your paper to your computer and upload it to Waypoint. Be sure to double-check that it was properly saved and uploaded successfully.

Carefully review the [Grading Rubric Links to an external site.](http://au.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/36799/preview) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

## Waypoint Assignment Submission

The assignments in this course will be submitted to Waypoint. Please refer to the instructions below to submit your assignment.

1. Click on the **Assignment Submission** button below. The Waypoint "Student Dashboard" will open in a new browser window.
2. **Browse** for your assignment.
3. Click **Upload**.
4. Confirm that your assignment was successfully submitted by viewing the appropriate week's assignment tab in Waypoint.

For more detailed instructions, refer to the [Waypoint Tutorial Links to an external site.](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/dc358708-3d2b-41a6-a000-ff53b3cc3794/1/Waypoint%20Tutorial.pdf "Waypoint Tutorial.pdf").

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This executive summary will provide a high-level overview of the problem you selected in this course, the context of the problem, your research efforts and results, the different potential solutions, your recommended solution, and how a person can be an agent of change.

This executive summary will provide a high-level overview of the problem you selected in this course, the context of the problem, your research efforts and results, the different potential solutions, your recommended solution, and how a person can be an agent of change.

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