Assignment: In the Field! Foodborne Outbreak Case StudyAlcan City health officials contacted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC can serve as lead coordinator between public health partners to detect a foodborne outbreak, define its size and extent, and identify the source of an outbreak (CDC, 2019). Health professionals investigate foodborne outbreaks to control and prevent them from happening in the future.For this Assignment, you will complete a case study on a foodborne outbreak. All the documents for the Assignment may be downloaded from the Week 4 Learning Resources. ReferencesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2019b). Foodborne outbreaks. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks/index.htm...To prepare:Download and carefully read the following documents: Document: In the Field Foodborne Outbreak Case Study Worksheet (Word document)This document contains the case study and worksheet questions you will need to answer.Document: Example Scenario of Relative Risk Calculation (Word document)This document contains an example scenario that explains how to calculate relative riskDocument: Constructing an Epidemic Curve Using Excel (Word document)This document contains a step-by-step guide on how to build an Epidemic Curve (Chart) using Microsoft ExcelFor this Assignment complete the following: Complete the In the Field Foodborne Outbreak Case Study Worksheet document by answering the questions included in the worksheet. Build an Epidemic Curve in Microsoft Excel based on the information provided in the Example Scenario of Relative Risk Calculation document. You will need to copy and paste your Excel work onto the last page of the In the Field Foodborne Outbreak Case Study Worksheet document.Explain what you think the Epidemic Curve indicates about the foodborne outbreak described in the case study.

Preparing for Your DissertationAs you transition to your prospectus, you may already have a very clear and concrete idea about a topic you wish to investigate further or some broader themes and ideas you are considering. Conducting research requires careful planning and engaging in a systematic process. You will be engaging in a thorough process of compiling and reviewing existing literature, developing research problems and questions, applying theories, choosing research methods, collecting and analyzing data, etc. It will be valuable at this point to consider your next steps as you head eventually to your dissertation.In this Assignment, you will examine possible topics that grab your interest, address concerns you may have, and identify a clear path ahead.To prepare for this Assignment:Reflect on your learning through this course and how you may apply this learning in your dissertation research process.The Assignment:For this Assignment, respond to the following:What topics are you considering for your dissertation?Do you feel more confident in identifying a research problem and identifying a gap in the literature? Why or why not?Explain the next steps you will take to prepare for your dissertation.ReadingsStadtlander, L. M. (2015). Finding your way to a Ph.D.: Advice from the dissertation mentor. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.Chapter 5, “Prospectus” (pp. 39–47)USC Libraries. (2016). The literature review. Retrieved from http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/literaturereviewWalden University Academic Skills Center. (2015). Retrieved from http://academicskills.waldenu.eduMediaWalden University Writing Center (Producer). (2015, March 3). WriteCast episode 19: The literature review: Tackling the hard questions [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2015/03/writecast-episode-19-literature-review.htmlNote: The approximate length of this media piece is 17 minutes.Optional ResourcesWalden University Writing Center (Producer). (2015d). Proposal revision workshops: WCSS doctoral writing workshops [Video file]. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ASCcourses/ASCworkshopsNote: The approximate length of this media piece is 3 minutes.Walden University Academic Skills Center. (2015, June 15). Walden University Academic Skills Center tour [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh_veF2EXJw&feature=youtu.be