Application Assignment: Problem Statement
Problem statements help to further define the nature of a problem/issue, as well as provide the rationale for why a particular problem was chosen. In this Application Assignment, you will write a problem statement for the problem/issue you selected.
To prepare:
· Review the "Problem Statement Description and Examples" document in this Learning Resources, keeping in mind your Capstone Project.
· Review your justification for the topic you selected.
The assignment:
In 1-2 pages, respond to the following:
· Write a problem statement for the problem/issue you have selected for your Capstone Project.
I need you to look for barriers to treatment or lack of effective treatment. Diagnosis confusion due to co-morbid disorders might be a problem to consider related to substance abuse; however, given the interest related to relapse, barriers might be the best direction.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.