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SWK 318-Generalist Practice With Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Community Group Event Analysis Assignment

Value= 150 points

Due Date: November 19, 2021

Your assignment is to attend an event in the community (a Board of Directors meeting for a non-profit, a community event to raise awareness about a need, a fundraiser, CSB Board Meeting). Given COVID this can be a virtual event (and in fact reflects how many current events are conducted).You should interact in a professional manner as you gather information and make observations.

We have gained permission for all students to participate in the following opportunities:

· Event Hampton Roads Trauma Informed Community Network (HRTICN)- October 26, 11:00am-12:30pm virtual

*If you are unable to attend this event you will need to find an appropriate event- Please speak with the instructor about the details for approval.

Your assignment should include:

A. Observations: (2 Pages)

Observe others during the meeting/event and take notes as appropriate.

Generally your observations should include:

· What is the issue/need of focus?

· What is the purpose of the event? Informative? Fundraising? Address a community need?

the location of the event? Easy access for all? Format? Incentives?

· Use your knowledge about groups; what do you notice about group process, dynamics, do you notice particular group member roles?

· Who seems to have the power is it shared? Is there a clear leader…is it by title only…does someone else actually lead?

· How do people interact.

· Who is in attendance?

· Is there structure to the event? (Roberts rules of conduct, chaos, minimal structure)

· Other observations

B. If it is appropriate to interact with others, do so, otherwise observe to determine the following: (2 Pages)

· Why are they attending the event? Fun? Purpose? Job? Etc.? How committed do they seem to the issue/need? Perceived expectations?

C. Write a page narrative analysis/paper (APA format- double spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins) to include: (3 Pages)

· An analysis of your observations (noted above) At a minimum provide:

· A brief overview of the event

· Issue: The addressed need, purpose of the event

· Groups: Type, Dynamics, Member roles, Facilitator

· Action: What will happen next? Call to action? Tasks for members?

· Analysis: Effectiveness of the event?

· Refection- what did you learn about groups and communities from this experience? Incorporate your observations and experience/interactions with people attending the event to inform your discussion/analysis

· Use the textbook to provide at least 2 specific references to related content/information in the text book (type of group, member roles, dynamics, facilitator etc.)

Special Criteria

The Assignment Format should include a TOTAL of 7-8 Pages, Use APA style:

Title Page- 1 Page

Sections, A, B, C (Total Pages For All Sections-5-6 Pages

Reference Page-1 Page (4-5 References)

Community Group Event Analysis Assignment

Value=150 points

	Beginning	Developing	Accomplished	Exemplary	Comments
CRITERIA
Observations: Details included from attendance/participation (potential 25 points)
Analysis: Overview of Observations (potential 50 points)
Analysis: 2 Textbook references & Reference Page (potential 25 points)
Reflections: What did you learn about groups/communities/organizations (potential 25 points)
Grammar & Professional Writing Format (potential 25 points)

Beginning: Most of requirements are missing.

Developing: Some requirements are included, some missing.

Accomplished: Requirements are met.

Exemplary: Extra information/application beyond the requirements are provided. Excellent grammar.

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