Instruction
essay 1
Your final paper will include revised versions of Parts 1, 2, and 3 (based on instructor feedback). It will also include a thorough analysis of the chosen policy. Your analysis should be in the format suggested by the chosen model and based on your knowledge of the policy process and linkages between policy formulation, implementation, and impact on client systems. As noted above, your analysis should be based on one of the following models: Value-Critical Approach (Chambers), ANALYSIS Model (McInnis-Dittrich), or Gil’s Model. In addition to the criteria included in the chosen model, you need to include the following:
An evaluation of the policy’s importance to and impact on:
a. Diverse client populations
b. All client systems including individuals, families, small groups, communities, and organizations
c. Social and economic justice
d. A discussion of the policy’s congruence with social work values and ethics
The final paper should be structured as follows:
1. Introduction (5pts)
2. Literature review (Part 1) (10pts)
3. Justification for your choice of policy (Part 2) (5pts)
4. Matrix and narrative (Part 3) (10pts)
5. Analysis of the policy
a. Analysis using chosen model (30 pts)
b. Importance and impact upon diverse client populations (5pts)
c. Importance and impact upon all client systems (individuals, families, small groups, communities, and organizations) (10pts)
d. Importance and impact upon social and economic justice (5pts)
e. Congruence with social work values and ethics (5pts)
6. Conclusion (5pts)
The paper will be evaluated based on its adherence to the above guidelines, as well as the following criteria:
1. Adherence to chosen framework
2. Demonstration of working knowledge of the analysis model
3. Thoroughness and competence of your analysis and critical thinking skills
4. Demonstration of adequate knowledge of the chosen policy
5. Proper writing skills (APA style), well organized, clarity of presentation (10pts.)
essay 2
This assignment will consist of two parts, the first being a revised version of Assignment C based on feedback from the instructor (see Assignment C description for required content). This part of the assignment is worth 25 points.
The second part of the assignment requires you to use all of the information provided in the first three assignments to develop an intervention plan for the client issue(s). The intervention plan should include evidence-based interventions for the issue(s) and target at least two systems (individual and one of the following: family, group, organization, and community). The plan should identify goals and objectives for each system and intervention, include timelines, include assessment and tracking of these goals and objectives, and be justified by the inclusion of relevant literature (to be included in your References section). Your intervention plan is to be accompanied by a narrative that explains and supports your choice of interventions. This part of the assignment is worth 75 points.
essay 3
For this assignment, the student is expected to select a cultural group in the U. S. or another country that is generally oppressed or at risk of discrimination. Research the culture and as a part of that research, complete an interview with an individual representative of that ethnic group (include the interview questions on the following attachment). This paper is the major assignment of the course, and the students are expected to integrate their knowledge of class materials, discussion and foundation knowledge and understanding of the complex reciprocal relationships between human behavior and social environment. The paper should be neatly typed and should be no less than eight pages long excluding the list of references. Integrate your interview responses into the text of your document. It should include 7-10 professional references, including references pertaining to the culture. Do not write about your own culture. It is weighted at 100 points.
Your interview questions and responses were due at an earlier time (10 points). Integrate their responses and the research to complete a well-written and organized document using APA format (10 points). Do not use outline format. Do use headings and subheadings.
PAPER FORMAT: Your paper is to include all the following information:
I. General description of the ethnic group (20 points or 4 points each)
A. Density of this population in U.S. or country (and in Texas)
B. General pattern of entrance to the U.S. or country
C. Characteristics of the culture at multiple levels
D. Patterns of discrimination and oppression toward this group
E. Impact of legislation/policy on social and economic justice (i.e. immigration laws, hate crimes, eligibility criteria…etc.)
II. Customs and Traditions (20 points)
A. Holidays and celebrations
B. Traditional foods
C. Gender roles (male dominance? Protectiveness of females? Other issues?)
D. Views toward marriage and inter-racial marriage
E. Views and customs on childbearing and childrearing
F. Views toward the elderly in this group
G. Spirituality
H. Views toward death
I. Differences within this cultural group and between it and other groups
J. Strengths of this group
III. History (contains much research) (20 points or 10 points each)
A. Brief description of country (countries) of origin
B. History’s effects on the culture (strife-torn country? Political oppression? Examples: Holocaust in Germany; apartheid in South Africa, slavery in U.S., annihilation of indigenous cultures in the U.S.)
IV. Culturally Competent Social Work Practice (20 points)
A. Ethical decision – making and dilemmas in social work practice with this group (Refer to Code of Ethics) Provide an example of this
B. The impact of student’s findings in self
C. Empirically based findings for culturally competent practice with the population ( i.e. collectivism vs. individualism)
D. Evaluating the effectiveness of current status of social work practice with this population ( familial vs. individual )
The Presentation is worth 40 points and must include a short PowerPoint for the purpose of keeping you on task. A professional and brief presentation of no more than 10 minutes is required. Your cultural group will be assigned to you if there are more than two individuals/students presenting on the same group.
Criteria for presentation:
Content (interesting and factual) 15 points Creative PowerPoint 15 points Enthusiasm and professionalism 20 points (and keeping within time constraint)
Please include the following questions in your personal interview and attach this questionnaire to your paper. Your interview is not limited to only these questions.
1. What do you see as the most positive parts of your culture?
2. What do you consider the most negative aspects of your culture?
3. How are young children viewed in your culture?
4. How are the elderly viewed among your ethnic group?
5. How does your culture deal with death and funerals?
6. Is marriage between members of your ethnic group and outsiders generally tolerated?
7. Describe the sense of family in your culture.
8. Is there a predominant religion? If so, how do beliefs affect you and your family?
9. When there is a major life crisis in your culture, generally whom do you seek for help?
10. What is the general feeling about seeking professional help or counseling for solving life problems in your culture?
11. Would most people understand the role of the social worker in your culture? How would getting help from a social worker generally be perceived in your culture?
12. What are some celebrations in your culture, or special traditions?
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