Assessment SAP

Word Count: 1700 – 2000 words

The goal of this assessment is to provide you with an opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding about the quality and effectiveness of a particular welfare system or systems set up to promote the rights of, and address disadvantages faced by culturally diverse children.

 

In this essay, you are required to:

· Identify the welfare system(s) and services, relevant to culturally diverse children in Australia.

· Identify resources and supports for the culturally diverse children that can be accessed within the relevant welfare system(s) and services.

· By drawing on relevant research evidence and inquiries, evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the systems and services provided to culturally diverse children. Also identify and consider how sources of funding impact on quality-of-service delivery.

· The focus of this assessment task is on the third point – to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the systems and services. Answering the first two dot points ‘sets the scene’ for you to focus on the final point. 

· Use APA 7 referencing. Your written essay should include at least 10 (scholarly) journal articles or books.

Do NOT utilize sources such as www.tutor2u.com and other such web materials as these in no way constitute academic references for the purpose of your assignments. If you rely on such sources for theoretical support, you will be deemed NOT to have met the requirements of the assessment.

Grading Criteria:

Criteria for essay/case study	Weight 100%	Areas to be covered	HD	D	C	P	F
Academic writing	20%	Statement of purpose of paper in introduction made explicit and followed Demonstrated good understanding of subject (sufficient research conducted) Effective use of outside sources (are there obvious deficiencies or omissions)
Identify the welfare system/s and services relevant to the chosen population	10%	Understanding of chosen population Clear identification of a welfare system suitable to chosen population
Identify resources and support for the chosen population	10%	Outline recommended resources and support for the chosen population Demonstrated research and evaluation of available networks
Evaluation of quality and effectiveness of systems and services for chosen population.	40%	Critical evaluation of quality and effectiveness of systems and services Evaluation of how funding sources impact on quality-of-service delivery. Relevant and up to date research and grey literature is used to inform evaluation Identification of ethical concerns Persuasive and sound
Referencing	20%	In-text citations and complete reference list complete and accurate (is there sufficient information to find all print and web sources, and are quotes properly cited)