Using the Unit 3 Assignment Template, you will write a 3-page essay addressing each of the following:

Grading Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Individual Grade

Provides a brief overview of the population selected and identifies three specific social problems that impact the population

30

Locates two agencies/organizations in community that might work with the selected population, describing the services the agencies provide and the pros and cons of each

20

Describes two potential community interventions that the agencies use and identifies the agency resource might be used when working with the substance use population selected

20

Explains three NOHS Standards that a human services professional might apply when working with populations with substance use issues

30

Explains the role human services professionals play in solving social problems related to substance abusing populations

25

Writing

Structure: Submission meets the 2- to 3-page requirement (not including the title and reference pages). Uses proper sentence and paragraph structure and smooth transitions between ideas. Includes a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. Paper demonstrates superior organization, and communication is highly ordered, logical, and unified.

10

Mechanics: Writing is in Standard English, uses clear and proper tone and language, and is free of spelling and grammatical errors. Paper uses proper APA style, including the use of in-text citations and reference page.

5

TOTAL

140

Grading Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Content

Identifies two populations that student might with in career as a human services professional

10

Describes the specific problems related to homelessness that individuals in the two populations may encounter

20

Describes two possible interventions or tasks that student might be involved with in working with both populations and explains why each intervention was chosen

30

Identifies two basic skills a human services professional might need to work with both populations and uses the NOHS Standards to explain the role human services professionals play in advocating for the homeless populations selected

35

Identifies at least one agency/organization in community that might work with each population selected, discussing how effective the agency is in assisting the populations selected, and describing some of the important services of an agency that works with the homeless population

30

Writing

Structure: Submission meets the 2- to 3-page requirement (not including the title and reference pages). Uses proper sentence and paragraph structure and smooth transitions between ideas. Includes a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. Paper demonstrates superior organization, and communication is highly ordered, logical, and unified.

10

Mechanics: Writing is in Standard English, uses clear and proper tone and language, and is free of spelling and grammatical errors. Paper uses proper APA style, including the use of in-text citations and reference page.

5

TOTAL

140

Grading Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Content

Discuses the social problem chosen and explains why the social problem was chosen, addressing the influences, risk factors, and impact of the social problem on individuals and society

35

Examines the social problem selected from multiple viewpoints of each individual or family member affected

30

Discusses how society views the social problem selected and describes how this varies from personal beliefs and values as a human service professional

35

Concludes by discussing role as an advocate and includes two suggested strategies for how to create awareness in community about the benefits of understanding diverse populations and viewpoints

35

Writing

Structure: Submission meets the 2- to 3-page requirement (not including the title and reference pages). Uses proper sentence and paragraph structure and smooth transitions between ideas. Includes a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. Paper demonstrates superior organization, and communication is highly ordered, logical, and unified.

10

Mechanics: Writing is in Standard English, uses clear and proper tone and language, and is free of spelling and grammatical errors. Paper uses proper APA style, including the use of in-text citations and reference page.

5

TOTAL

150