This assignment is designed to apply the
knowledge you will learn in this course to communities. The goal is to critically assess a First
Nation community using the criteria below.
In doing so, you can learn more about that community. Learning about both the strengths and weaknesses
of a community can help you understand the unique needs, as well as what
opportunities for economic development and other initiatives would work. These kinds of assessments are common in
business and community development.
This
paper must include:
1. A cover page.
2. A bibliography in APA format. APA format guide link is on the main page.
3. In-text citations in APA format. APA
format guide link is on the main page.
3.
An Introduction:
The introduction must:
– set up the main argument of the paper
(what is your overall impression/assessment about the community)
– describe the location, setting (where is
it in Canada/province/near citites or not)
– you must also explain who lives there etc…
The Introduction must also include an
argument – for what kinds of development etc. you will be recommending and
why. This is critical and MUST be
included. The introduction will be 2-3 paragraphs.
4.
Community Assessment – Economic Conditions
Next, you need to describe the economic
conditions within your community with respect to each of the following
indicators (you are not limited to these – you may use other indicators you
deem appropriate). Each of the variables you discuss may have an impact on
economic development within your community. The indicators may also provide a
measure of the quality of life experienced by your community’s residents –
therefore you must describe these indicators relative to some other. These assessments will represent your
understanding based on research.
a. Employment rate
b. Participation rate
c. Income levels
d. Housing
e. Education attainment
f. Health indicators
g. Social indicators
h. Personal experiences – if these give a
clear picture of certain issues please add.
i. Other community factors that have a
potential to impact economic development are: Market Opportunities, Governance,
Natural Resources, Industries (existing and planned)
5.
Your Assessment of the Opportunities, Challenges, and Your Move Forward Plan:
As part of this assessment you must create
a plan. Identify the opportunities, and
how you would move forward.
a. What are the current economic
development initiatives in your community;
b. What jobs are there now, and where?
c. How would you address any existing
challenges;
d. How to exploit existing and new
opportunities.
e. How would you turn current challenges in
to opportunities.
6.
Conclusion
The conclusion of this paper should
demonstrate your confidence in the plan you have created for the community, sum
up any final points, bring closer to the readers, and give your final
perspective on the community.
NOTE: Students MUST select a First Nation
Community.
Submission
Guidelines:
Each paper must be
approximately 2200-2400 words in length and follow APA guidelines.