QEP ASSIGNMENT: COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PAPER: Neighborhood Richmond West
For this scholarly paper, the student will complete a Community Needs Assessment and identify
a gap or need that is present. To do this, the student will use observational and objective research
data to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the neighborhood or target population. Students
should utilize the community assessment components (People, Place/Environment, and Social
Systems) as detailed in the ATI Community Review Module and in the Community Health
Nursing lecture. The guidelines for the paper are listed below:
Describe the Community
1. People (demographic data and biological, social, and cultural factors)
2. Place/Environment (physical and environmental factors)
3. Social Systems (health systems, economic factors, resources, and services)
Research and Analysis of the Community
• Conduct a windshield survey of the neighborhood.
• Analyze the data on the community (the windshield survey information along with any data and
statistics you found).
• Identify the community’s needs and strengths.
Identify a community health program/resource that your community could utilize to alleviate
the needs you have indicated.
• Summarize how this community health program/resource helps meet the Healthy People 2030
initiatives.
• Reflect on what you learned from the assignment and how it will impact your practice in the
future
Requirements:
• Your paper must be APA format and at least 750 words not to exceed 1000 words.
• Double space your paper and use Times New Roman 12-point font and 1” margins.
• Proofread your paper; visit and present proof of seeing a writing tutor before submitting your
paper to “Turn-it-in”.
• A minimum of two (2) scholarly references (ex. Healthy People 2030 and Center for Disease
Control) must be used. APA format must be used in citing and referencing sources.
Students should complete all sections of the paper prior to seeing the writing tutor for feedback.
Students should utilize this feedback from the writing tutor to make any adjustments to the paper
before submitting it to their assigned instructor for grading. The outline provided below offers a
clear example of how to organize the required information into a paper format. Remember
students must attain a grade of 77% or greater on this paper in order to successfully complete this
course.
