Research the topic and include 

credible sources to support claims. Identify your purpose clearly, incorporate audience needs, establish a 

desired tone, and organize information and / or claims effectively. 

 

The director of a local domestic violence shelter has asked you (a board member and volunteer 

for the organization) to write an informative paper about the organization’s programs. The content 

will be turned into an informative handout for the public describing the four (4) major issues: 

economic situation, special needs (e.g., health) of the population being served, process, and 

benefits of the program. 

 

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: 

1. Provide a clear thesis statement. 

2. Describe the economic issues. 

3. Describe the special needs (e.g., health) of the population being served. 

4. Describe the process (decisions, steps) involved in the program. 

5. Explain the benefits of the program. 

6. Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion. 

7. Provide three (3) relevant and credible sources to support claims. Note: Wikipedia and other 

Websites do not qualify as academic resources. 

 

Must follow these formatting requirements: 

 Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all 

sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any 

additional instructions. 

 Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s 

name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in 

the required page length.

    • 10 years ago