Problem Statement

 

Problem Statement

The purpose of this assignment is to identify and research a potential problem that technology could assist in solving. The ultimate goal is to imagine where technology will be in 18-36 months and how it will solve problems. Technology is constantly growing exponentially. As entrepreneurs, you have opportunities to use this technology to solve grand problems within the world that would better the human condition.

Write a one to three sentence problem statement highlighting a single key issue and answering the following questions:

1. What is the problem?
2. Approximately how many people are affected by the problem?
3. To what extent are people affected?
4. What aspects of life is affected?

During the construction of this assignment, consider the personas of the specific population. Contemplate demographics, such as marriage status, age, socioeconomic status, etc. Consider referencing the Make My Persona website to identify persona demographics. Although you will not develop the persona during this specific assignment, you will need to begin thinking about that aspect for future assignments.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Problem Statement

25.0%

The product shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness. The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, inventive, and based upon logical conclusions and sound research.

15.0%

Course Code	Class Code	Assignment Title	Total Points
ENT-436	ENT-436-O500		Problem Statement	25.0
Criteria	Percentage	Unsatisfactory (0.00%)	Less than Satisfactory (65.00%)	Satisfactory (75.00%)	Good (85.00%)	Excellent (100.00%)	Comments	Points Earned
Group 1	100.0%
	25.0%	Problem statement is missing.	Problem statement is present but is missing key components.	Problem statement is included.	Problem statement is included, but it is not concise.	, but it is not concise.Problem statement is thorough yet concise.
Parameters of Problem Statement	Parameters of problem statement are extremely limited.	statement are extremely limited.Several parameters of the problem statement are missing.	Most of the parameters listed in the assignment are included but contain limited information.	Many parameters of the problem statement are included.		The product shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness. The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, inventive, and based upon logical conclusions and sound research.
Originality	20.0%	The work is an extensive collection and rehash of the ideas, products, images, or inventions of other people. There is no evidence of new thought or inventiveness.	The work is a minimal collection or rehash of the ideas, products, images, or inventions of other people. There is no evidence of new thought.	The product shows evidence of originality. While based on the ideas, products, images, or inventions of other people, the work does offer some new insights.	The product shows evidence of originality and inventiveness. While based somewhat on the ideas, products, images, or inventions of other people, the work extends beyond that collection to offer new insights.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)		15.0%	Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed.	Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.	Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.	Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.	The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)	Sources are not documented.	Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.	Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.	Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.	Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Total Weightage	100%