BUS 1010 Civic Learning Project Think about who you will be in 2030, what problem you will be solving to contribute to the public good, describe the significance of the problem, How you will resolve this problem, what data you will be collecting, How you will collect the data, etc. The project in Bus 1010 is meant to give you the understanding and an opportunity to apply business concepts to solving a problem in your community. The project consists of three major parts: research, evidence gathering and presentation. A paper assignment and a class presentation are required to complete the project. Students who successfully complete this assignment will be able to demonstrate the following civic learning objectives (CLO): ● CLO 1: Identify problems in a community that would benefit from statistical analysis. (Civic knowledge) ● CLO 2: Identify statistics from published research that show causes or degree of a real-world problem. (Civic skills) ● CLO 3: Conduct a basic statistical study (survey) in the workplace or community. (Civic skills) ● CLO 4: Effectively communicate statistical data through charts and graphs(infographic) in a manner that a member of the general public could understand. (Civic skills) Please note the following steps to complete the assignment: 1. Define a problem in the community It might be useful to look for articles in business journals/publications to define a problem in the community. Consider the following questions when you find the problem and be prepared to discuss in class: a) Explain the problem's significance to you? Why do you consider it a problem? b) What are the consequences of the problem if it is not addressed? c) Why do you see this problem interfering with public good? Please use your definition of civic engagement when answering these questions. 2. Evidence Gathering Part 1: Academic and Statistical Research Find 1-2 academic sources (e.g., journal articles) and at least 2 articles in business journals or magazines that provide insight into why this problem is important in your community. For each article: a) Summarize the findings. b) State any statistics that are important to your problem. c) Explain how this article relates to your problem. Be prepared to discuss your findings in class, in a group setting or with the whole class. BUS 1010 Civic Learning Project Part 2: Determine what additional information you should compile. through a survey Conduct a survey of at least 10 members of your community that helps provide insight into the problem. You could ask friends and family to complete your survey. When designing your survey keep in mind that the following elements will be required for your presentation: at least 1 question that requires qualitative or a quantitative answer, and at least 1 graph displaying the results. Therefore: Ask at least one question with an answer that is a qualitative or a quantitative variable. We will discuss more in class. Most importantly, you mu ...