The project proposal should be structured according to the Capstone Project Proposal Outline in the MPH/CHL Field Experience Guidelines. You can also access examples and additional resources in the guidelines.
The project proposal must align with all 9 program learning objectives listed in the MPH/CHL Field Experience Guidelines in addition to supporting your leadership and career goals.
Submit your assignment in Microsoft Word, adhering to APA guidelines.
REMEMBER: You must use the proposal template, located in the MPH/CHL F.E. Guidelines
Capstone Project Proposal Outline – ( Proposal template)
I.Title Page
The title page should be APA formatted, and include your name, project title, course information, and date.
II.Abstract
The abstract should be located at the top of your document and limited to 350-words. The abstract summarizes the Project Proposal and closely resembles the Logic Model. The following should succinctly be addressed in your abstract (e.g., no more than a few sentences per item):
·Introduction containing the problem under investigation and the purpose of your project (including your measurable goal)
·Methods including what you will do, how you will collect your data, as well as a description of the sample or participants and the sample size
·Results including your implementation findings (for the Proposal, you will state the hypothesis or what you believe will happen as a result of your measurable goal)
·Implications that discuss why the study is (or will be) important, and the importance or application of the results or findings
III.Introduction to the Problem/Issue
Introduce the problem or issue as well as the role of the agency, and local or regional data or information about the problem. This section also includes the impact of the problem or issue in the community.
a.Background and Need
Provide an overview of the host organization, including the following:
1.Describe the host organization and the public health service(s) they provide. Address each of the following in your description:
i.Mission, goals, and objectives
ii.Staffing
iii.Resources
iv.Populations served (who, how many people)
v.Geographic service region (key factors to consider)
vi.Annual report (if applicable)
2.Identify and describe the organization’s problem, question, or issue related to their public health service, and that your Field Experience will address.
3.Describe your Site Supervisor’s role in providing the public health service and relationship to the problem, question, or issue the Field Experience will address.
Note: In cases where data is lacking and agency need exists, students may determine that a larger needs assessment is the focus of their Capstone Project.
b.Target Population Analysis
Explain the health needs of the population served. Write an overview of the target population impacted by the health problem or issue. Include the following information: demographics, gender, age, ethnicity, educational levels, socioeconomic status, etc. Outline data and/or evidence that demonstrates the health needs of the population served. Describe gaps in knowledge (data, information) and how you will address the gaps in knowledge.
c.Literature Review
An overview of peer reviewed research that addresses the problem or issue. Explain your research findings. Ensure that you address the following:
1.Compare the approaches or solutions to the problem in each article.
i.Are the findings and program plan implementations offered by each article similar or dissimilar?
ii.If dissimilar, do the findings and program plan implementations contradict one another?
2.Critique the articles.
i.Which program plan implementations seem most effective? Why?
ii.How were the programs evaluated for sustainability?
3.Describe existing community programs that address the health issue.
i.How successful are they in treating the health problem?
ii.Does the community embrace their missions?
iii.Do the target populations see them as relevant or helpful?
4.If no local programs exist, determine the reasons.
i.For example, are there socioeconomic, physical, political, or environmental reasons no local programs have been established?
ii.If so, can you provide any recommendations that might mitigate those factors?
d.Problem Statement
List the purpose of the project including goals and measurable learning objectives. Explain the public health problem you are addressing and explain the benefits of the proposed project. This can be its own section and may be in outline format.
e.Project Alignment
Discuss how the Capstone Project integrates MPH/CHL program learning objectives and how a leadership role will be demonstrated for each. Discuss how the Capstone Project will support your career goals by identifying specific skills sets and knowledge.
IV.Proposed Project Methods
Describe the proposed plans that will be implemented during MPH/690, including both implementation and evaluation plans. (Note: It may be helpful to incorporate previous course materials related to Implementation and Evaluation). This section will transition into the Methods section of your Final Report in MPH/690.
a.Proposed Implementation
Describe the project methods/intervention/activities that will be implemented during MPH/690 (e.g., development of a health education curriculum, plans to conduct a needs assessment, etc. Additional examples are provided in the Field Experience Guidelines).
1.Identify resources necessary to complete the project and how they will be obtained. Consider items such as:
i.Funding
ii.Staffing
iii.Equipment & software
iv.Office space & supplies
v.Travel & transportation
2.Describe the staffing model within the context of the Capstone Project. Consider items such as:
i.Roles and responsibilities
ii.Numbers and status (part-time, full-time, contracted, and volunteer)
3.Explain project implementation strategies. Ensure that you address the following:
i.With whom should you partner to implement the program?
ii.What potential barriers to program implementation (e.g., socioeconomic, cultural, physical, environmental) exist and how can you overcome them?
iii.Where is the best location in the community to ensure the necessary access for all program participants?
iv.When is the best time to implement the program in your community?
v.Provide a proper rationale for the above questions.
b.Proposed Evaluation
1. Plans for Data Collection
Discuss plans for collecting data that results from the intervention or activities that will be implemented in MPH/690. Identify what information will be collected during project implementation, and the types of evaluation tools to be incorporated into the project. For example – needs assessment, process, and outcome evaluation strategies. Identify and explain how you decided to focus on the project that you are proposing to implement.
Note: The Capstone Project may consist entirely of a process evaluation of an existing project.
2.Plans for Data Analysis
Discuss how the data will be analyzed for the Final Report in MPH/690. Describe the metrics you will use to define project success and describe how the evaluation results will be disseminated. Identify and describe the communication plan for sharing results with stakeholders (and the public, if applicable).
V.Proposed Impact or Outcome
Describe how the project will meet the mission and/or needs of the agency and the population they serve. This section will transition into the Discussion and Recommendations section of your Final Report in MPH/690.
VI.References
A complete list of APA formatted references need to be provided here.
VII.Appendices
Supporting documentation and materials will appear in this section. Please be sure to reference them in the paper. Feel free to add additional documentation to this section, however the following should be included:
a.Timeline
Outline the proposed timeline for how implementation will take place in MPH/690. Include an estimate of the number of hours that it will take to complete each step in the process. The initial Action Plan and Timeline can be edited for this purpose.
b.Socio-Ecological Model
A one-page graphic design of how the Capstone Project fits into larger systems.
c.Logic Model
A one-page graphical depiction of your logic model, that illustrates the following:
·Assessment procedures
·Necessary resources or ‘inputs’
·Short, intermediate, and long-term community impact
Evaluation procedures
