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INFORMATION ON ASSIGNMENT #1

Overview of the Assignment

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Selecting a Problem

When choosing a topic for this assignment, you will want to select something that is broad enough to encompass multiple social, ethnic, and cultural groups. It is recommended that you choose a topic that is of interest to you as you will be reading many research articles on this topic. A short list has

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been provided to help spark your interest, but please feel free to go "off list" for your chosen topic. If in doubt, e-mail your instructor for approval.

Some examples of potential topics could be:

Adults with multiple hospitalizations for suicide High school dropout rates Children coping with divorce Pregnancy in teen women Children of incarcerated parents Children with chronic health impairments Treatment for adults diagnosed with personality disorders Intimate partner violence Violence motivated by racism, sexism, etc.

Common Questions

What if we have less than or greater than the designated page limit?

In my courses, page limits are designed to give you a reference point. The goal is to ensure you adequately meet the criteria of the assignment. If this takes you less than 8 pages because you are able to be concise, you will not receive a point deduction. You may also go over the page limit, I just ask that you keep your paper to less than 15 pages to keep grading time within expectations.

What counts for appropriate sources?

I need to see peer-reviewed journals utilized to support the chosen evidence-based practice. You may also use reputable websites in addition to journal articles. For agencies, you will likely need to reference their website or contact them for a phone interview. Please cite this appropriately in APA. If something is a bit older than 2012, you may use it alongside more recent source.

What should the "grade" look like for the community?

Please use a scale to rate your community. Utilize a grading system such as (A, B, C, D, etc) or utilize numbers. Either way, please explain your scale and what your rating means.

What is an inter-professional service system?

This section is looking to help you identify how various agencies could work together on this issue. It should list each agency's specialty or focus and how the population would benefit from services at the agency. The table is mentioned as an example of a way to organize this. For example, you may create a table such as the following:

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Agency Service Service Level

Providers Benefit

Grace Medical Clinic

Free health care

Individual Medical students

Healthcare for those who are uninsured; reduced debt

You can also input this as a list or a narrative based on your preference. Example below:

Agency: Grace Medical Clinic This clinic provides free healthcare for those who are uninsured. Through a partnership with the local college, medical students are able to provide these services as a part of their residency. Individuals are seen on a case by case basis. This service helps those who are in poverty by allowing them to address their medical needs without adding an additional financial burden or seeking services through the emergency room. By avoiding medical debt, this will help those living in poverty use their money for other necessities and protect their credit score for future financing.