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Family Issue Assignment (30 points)Please submit your work in Microsoft Word Document or PDF format.?Download Microsoft Office here for free. It includes Microsoft Word?(Links to an external site.)Select an issue that impacts families and complete a 3-4-page paper discussing the issue in detail. Find a resource within your community that can provide support services for the individual and/or family facing the issue. The following are examples, but you can select any family issue that interests you.Here are some ideas:alcohol addiction of a parent/guardian or adolescentdrug addiction of a parent/guardian or adolescentmental health issues (it can impact a child or an adult, be specific) example: childhood anxiety or adult depressionelder abuse/neglecthomelessnessvictim of a crimeseparation/divorcehealth issues (needs to be a specific health issue and specify if it impacts a child or an adult) Example: childhood cancerpovertyteen pregnancygrandparents as parentsjuvenile delinquencyimmigrationparent/teen incarcerationdomestic violencecaring for an elderly family memberchild abuse/child neglectadoptionsingle parentsdeath of a childstepfamilies?WRITTEN REPORTCONTENT (20 points)The written report covers each element of the outline below.? Ideas are cohesive, clearly presented and relevant to the chosen topic.? When typing, include?subheadings?to distinguish between each category.??Introduction (1 paragraph)Definition of your topic and current statistics on your topic in the United States (no more than 3 paragraphs).Effect on child’s physical, social and emotional development.Describe what credible research says about how your topic influences/impacts the function of the family. Review the Family Structure-Function Framework on pages 10-11 of the textbook.ConclusionFind a local social service agency that provides support for families facing your selected issue. Complete the social service agency questions available at the end of? this assignment. Make sure to follow the format and include the information after your reference page.? You can call or visit the agency if you like.REFERENCES?(5 points)Use at least 2 reference sources for your research. All sources should be no older than be 2-5 years.?Professional Journal (2) Examples of professional peer reviewed journals are Exceptional Children, Child Abuse Review, Journal of Child & Family Studies, Journal of Family Violence, Child Study Journal, Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, etc.Library Online Database?(Links to an external site.)?has electronic journals you can access from home.TextbookBookFollow APA style guidelines to cite research throughout the paper.? Cite the source for every idea, fact, concept, thought, or production that originates somewhere outside of you.? Cite source for every quote, paraphrase, and summary that is not your own.? (See attached.)FORMAT?(5 points)The report must be typed, double-spaced with 1” right, left and top and bottom margins and a standard 12-point font (Times Roman, Arial or Century Gothic).? The written response should be clear and thorough using proper grammar, correct spelling and whole sentences in paragraph. ?Length is 3-4 pages, not including reference page and the agency report page. Tips for success when writing your paper:Use APA style referencing (see attached).? Cite the source for every idea, fact, concept, thought, or production that originates somewhere outside of you.? Cite source for every quote, paraphrase, and summary that is not your own.use the?APA 6th Citation Help??modules to help guide you.Research papers are objective and DO NOT include personal opinions and personal references such as “I”, “me”, “my”.Carefully proofread your final draft even after using grammar and spell check.Strategies for Avoiding PlagiarismPut in quotations everything that comes directly from the text especially when taking notes.Paraphrase, but be sure you are not just rearranging or replacing a few words.Instead, read over what you want to paraphrase carefully; cover up the text with your hand, or close the text so you can’t see any of it (and so aren’t tempted to use the text as a “guide”). Write out the idea in your own words without peeking.Check your paraphrase against the original text to be sure you have not accidentally used the same phrases or words, and that the information is accurate.?Produced by Writing Tutorial Services, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN?(Links to an external site.)?Sources for used in this assignment guidelines: this format when completing this section and include after your reference page.Agency Information Sheet?Name of Agency:Address of Agency:Phone Number:Hours of Operation:Website (include the link):Fees to use services:Services Available (list them):Qualification for Use of Services:Philosophy of the Agency:Campus Resources??1.?Mission College Library:??(Links to an external site.)Librarians will help you with your resources.2.?LAMC LRC-Writing CenterTutors will help you with writing your paper3.? INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET Accessibility score: High Click to improveChild & Family Studies TutoringActionsDepartment tutors can also help you with your assignment.RubricWritten Report (20 points):? Content and ideas are cohesive, clear, and relevant to the topic. Writing consistently demonstrates logical sequence of ideas, well-developed paragraphs and effective, smooth transitions.? Work is well supported by credible research sources and not personal opinion.? Citation (author’s name, date of publication) is provided for every idea, fact, concept, or thought that is not the student’s own.IntroductionDefinition and statisticsEffect on child’s physical, social and emotional developmentEffects on family functionConclusionHuman Service Agency ReportThorough and accurate information?Reference Page (5 points):? A minimum of 2 required reference sources not older than 5 years. Carefully follows APA style citation referencing format.? Listed alphabetically by author’s last name.?Course textbook (optional)Professional journalProfessional journalProfessional journalBookAPA style citation format?Report Format (5 points)? ?Typed, double spaced, subheadings for each section, 3-4 pages in lengthOne-inch right, left and top margins, standard fontClear and thorough writing style using proper grammar, correct spelling, and whole sentences in paragraph format.APA style citation (author, year) cited throughout paper. Every research-based idea, fact, concept, thought, or production that does not originate from the student is cited. ??? ................
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