MSW 513 Module 2 Problem Statement
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MSW513Module2ProblemStatementDUEMARCH13.docxModule 2 Problem Statement
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to have students articulate their understanding of the problems associated with a specific social issue, and social policies as experienced by a vulnerable population. The student will use recent research evidence, facts and relevant statistics to demonstrate the severity of the social issue and its impact on the target population.
Course Outcome
CO 1: Apply foundational knowledge of social policy, social work practice, advocacy and social justice for vulnerable populations.
CO 3: Identify and assess social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts access to social services and service delivery for vulnerable populations.
Deliverables
You are to submit the problem statement for grading.
Requirements
1. The Problem Statement assignment is worth 100 points and will be graded on use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.
2. Create your exercise using Microsoft Word.
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 600 words excluding title page and reference pages.
5. 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, centered, boldface):
· Note: Introduction - Write an introduction but do not use "Introduction" Criteria for the Content (Guidelines)
Write a 600-word Problem Statement addressing the following elements: OPIOID USE Among Young adults
1. Select a contemporary social issue and identify the target population. Describe how the social issue affects the target population.
2. Statement on how the social issue negatively affects the target population. Use recent research evidence, Facts, and Relevant Statistics to Demonstrate the Severity of the Social Issue and its Impact on the Target Population.
3. Describe concerns about accessibility, quality of service and service delivery for the target population. Use recent research evidence, facts and relevant statistics to highlight Deficiencies Related to Services.
4. Identify existing Policies that attempt to address the social issue for the target population.
5. Describe the Detrimental Effects of Deficient Policies that do not adequately address the social issue for the target population. Use recent research evidence, facts and relevant statistics to highlight deficiencies related to deficiencies in policy.
6. Conclusion statement, explaining the benefits of addressing the service gaps and policy deficiencies in support of the target population.
Directions and Grading Criteria
Existing Social Policy
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Category |
Points |
Description |
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Social Issue and Target Population |
15 |
· Describe social issue and target population. |
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Accessibility, Quality & Service Delivery |
15 |
· Brief critique of service accessibility, quality of services and · service delivery. |
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Existing Social Policy |
15 |
· Brief critique of benefits and limitations of existing policies. |
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Conclusion |
15 |
· Brief recap of key points in the summary. |
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Research Evidence |
15 |
· Use recent research evidence, facts and relevant statistics. |
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Clarity of Writing |
15 |
· Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. |
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APA Style |
10 |
· All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in manuscript and listed in the references using APA format: · Document Set up · Title and reference pages · Citations in the text and references |
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Total |
100 |
A quality essay will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
Rubric
Problem Statement
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Problem Statement |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Social Issue and Target Population |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Accessibility, Quality & Service Delivery |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Existing Social Policy |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research Evidence |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity of Writing |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA format correct with no errors. |
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10 pts |
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