Title: Competency Assessment: (CU3 M2) Define the Problem
Course: SkillsCom COMM 100 14.0 > Section: Credit Unit 3 Module 2

Open an MSWord document and save it as LastName FirstName Define the Problem.

For this portion of the Competency Assessment, the focus will be on defining a problem to solve. You will need to review the "Sample Group Outline" (eText) located in Chapter 6: Group Work, page 225. To define a problem, model your outline based on the sample below. These are parts I and II of the sample outline. Your responses should be in complete sentences. The problem that you identify and define will be the problem or topic for which you will research multiple solutions.

Additionally, the problem or topic should represent a local or social concern that is broad enough to be researched.  For example, a current social concern is vaccinations for children before entering school. The problem description may look like this sample outline. (Google Doc)

When finished, save again and submit. (Google Doc)

Pay close attention to the rubric below for criteria on which you will be graded.