Project Planning Worksheet 1: Problem and Solution Analysis
Problem Analysis 
A statement of the problem: 

A description of the workplace context in which the problem is occurring:

A description of the system context in which the problem is situated:

A description of the negative consequences (economic and social) that will occur if the problem is not remedied:

A description of potential causes of the problem:

A discussion of what, if anything, is being done to solve the problem and the effectiveness or consequences of these actions:

Criteria for Evaluating the Solution
The overall goal an effective solution should achieve:

Criteria that can be used to evaluate possible solutions:
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Conditions that may eliminate or constrain some solutions:

	

Solution Analysis 
Description of Solution 1: 
	
	How will this solution solve the problem? 
	
	What negative consequences will it eliminate?
	
	What value (positive consequences) will it add to the client’s situation?
	
How does this solution compare to other potential solutions in meeting the criteria?
	
Description of Solution 2:
	
	How will this solution solve the problem? 
	
	What negative consequences will it eliminate?
	
	What value (positive consequences) will it add to the client’s situation?
	
How does this solution compare to other potential solutions in meeting the criteria?
	
Repeat the above sections if additional solutions are being considered.	
Project Planning Worksheet 2: Audience Analysis 

PRIMARY AUDIENCE GROUP	Level of Knowledge, Experience	Point of View (Purpose, Concerns, Job Responsibility)	Attitude, Motivation	Learning Needs and Reading Style	Expectations, Assumptions	

SECONDARY AUDIENCE GROUPS	Level of Knowledge, Experience	Point of View (Purpose, Concerns Job Responsibility)	Attitude, Motivation	Learning Needs and Reading Style	Expectations, Assumptions	
						
TERTIARY AUDIENCE GROUPS	Level of Knowledge, Experience	Point of View (Purpose, Concerns Job Responsibility)	Attitude, Motivation	Learning Needs and Reading Style	Expectations, Assumptions	

Project Planning Worksheet 3: Research Plan
Evaluation Criterion or Goal (or Question to Answer)	Information Required 	Research Methodology	Relevant Resources	

				
Evaluation Criterion or Goal (or Question to Answer) 	Information Required 	Research Methodology	Relevant Resources	

				
Evaluation Criterion or Goal (or Question to Answer)	Information Required 	Research Methodology	Relevant Resources