Module 7: Case Study Documentary - Assignment 2

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Module 7: Case Study Documentary - Paper 2

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to apply a theory you have learned about in this course to a multicultural case study. You will apply the theory on micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

Course Objectives

· CO1: Critique and apply knowledge of multicultural purism when engaging individuals, families, communities, organizations, and groups.

· CO2: Critically analyze practice in relation to advancing human rights and social and economic justice and adapt their interventions when needed.

Requirements

1. The Case Study Paper assignment is worth 200 points and will be graded on use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization/effectiveness based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.

2. Create your exercise using Microsoft Word (a part of Microsoft Office), which is the required format for all Chamberlain College documents. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in ".docx"

3. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your assignment may be posted under the Q & A Forum.

4. The length of the exercise is to be no less than 4 pages and no greater than 5 pages excluding title page and reference pages.

APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headings (upper and lower case, Module 6 Case Study – Podcast - Paper 1

5. centered, boldface): Note: Introduction - Write an introduction but do not use "Introduction" as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.

Guidelines

Write a paper applying a theory “”Empowerment theory,”” Review and consider from a micro, mezzo, and macro perspective how you would approach the case using the theory you have chosen as the foundation for your choices.

Describe your reasons for your approach/decisions for each level. For instance, if I am choosing to do analyze the case from the documentary, Supporting Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence , I choose Empowerment Theory to conduct my analysis.

· Choose a theory or combination of theories for analysis

· Choose a podcast to serve as your case study (examples included below)

· The assignment should be a minimum of four pages.

· Use four current peer-reviewed journal articles to support your choices.

Grading Criteria

Your paper will be graded based on following criteria:

Criteria

Description

Introduction (30 Points)

Introduces the purpose of the exercise: to conceptualize an individual case using the application of one theoretical perspective to micro, mezzo, macro aspects of the case.

Identify needs (40 points)

Reviews and identifies needs specific to the case study.

Approaches (50 points)

· Identifies the approach for each process from micro to macro.

Describes reasons for the choice of approaches to use for each level and in relation to the theory.

 

Rationale (50 points)

Explains the rationale for each approach given.

Scholarly sources (10 points)

A minimum of four (4) scholarly sources, current within ten years, were used.

Clarity of Writing (10 points)

Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (NO errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).

APA/page length (10 points)

· All sources are credited using APA formatting

· Paper is between 4-5 pages excluding title and reference pages.

Total (200 points)

A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

Rubric

MSW516: Case Study – Documentary- Paper 2 (1)

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Introduction

30 pts

Highest Level of performance

Short introduction related to the purpose of the paper

26 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Partially addresses the purpose of the paper

23 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Minimal introduction of the purpose of the paper

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

No introduction of the purpose of the paper

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Identify Needs

40 pts

Highest Level of performance

Evaluates unique needs in detail after reviewing chosen theory.

34 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Evaluates unique needs in less detail after reviewing chosen theory.

30 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Evaluates unique needs in minimal detail after reviewing chosen theory.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Does not evaluate unique after reviewing chosen theory

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Approaches

50 pts

Highest Level of performance

Identifies at least 3 approaches (micro, mezzo, macro). Describes each process in detail.

43 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Identifies at least 3 approaches (micro, mezzo, macro). Describes each process in some detail.

38 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Identifies at least 3 approaches (micro, mezzo, macro). Describes each process in minimal detail.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Identifies no more than 1 approach (micro, mezzo, macro). Describes each process minimally.

50 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Rationale

50 pts

Highest Level of performance

Provides reason and with detailed explanation for the choice of approaches to use for each level.

43 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Provides reason and with little explanation for the choice of approaches to use for each level.

38 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Provides reason and with some explanation for the choice of approaches to use for each level.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Provides no reason and unclear or no explanation for the choice of approaches to use for each level

50 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Clarity of Writing

10 pts

Highest Level of performance

Written content is clear, free from syntax and grammar issues and communicates intended thoughts effectively.

8 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Written content is mostly clear, free from syntax and grammar issues and communicates intended thoughts effectively.

7 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Written content is somewhat clear, free from syntax and grammar issues and communicates intended thoughts effectively.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Written content is not clear, has multiple syntax and grammar issues and does not communicate intended thoughts effectively.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

APA Style/Page length

10 pts

Highest Level of performance

APA properly formatted with no more than one to two minor errors

8 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Some APA errors in formatting with three to five errors and/or one to two citations missing.

7 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or selected citations are missing.

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

APA formatting contains multiple errors and selected citations are missing.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Scholarly Sources

10 pts

Highest Level of performance

Used all (4 or more) peer reviewed

8 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Used mostly peer reviewed sources (3)

7 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Used 1-2 peer reviewed sources

0 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Did not use peer reviewed sources

10 pts