(MSW 526) Module 5: Mindfulness Intervention Research Part 1
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SYLLABUSMSW526Module5MindfulnessInterventionResearchPart1.docxModule 5: Mindfulness Intervention Research Paper Part 1
Purpose
The purpose of this 2-part assignment is to examine how mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions are used to facilitate healing and recovery for individuals with histories of trauma. Students will select and receive approval from the instructor regarding a population of focus and trauma type (e.g., bullying, disasters, physical abuse, sexual abuse). In part 1 of this research paper, students will review the literature and describe how mindfulness has been used for their chosen topic.
Requirements
1. The Mindfulness Research Paper Part 1 is worth 220 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. Define Your Goal - You are providing a self-contained review of writings on a topic related to mindfulness; therefore, you want to state your project’s purpose. At the beginning of your paper, define your paper’s purpose so that the literature review will be anchored to a specific point of view.
3. Ground Summary in Relevance - As you summarize each publication, provide the context for that publication’s importance by tying its main points to your thesis, hypothesis, or project statement. How does it relate? Establish its relevance to the discussion.
4. The length of the paper is to be no less than 6 pages and no greater than 8 pages excluding the title and reference pages.
Directions
1. Concisely describe and provide background information regarding the population of focus and trauma type. If necessary, define key terms.
2. Based on your review of the literature, describe how mindfulness has been used for your chosen topic. Review and only include credible and relevant sources.
3. Identify the mindfulness-based intervention that will be evaluated. Succinctly describe the intervention, including its history and a short description of what participants can expect to experience (e.g., what specific techniques or procedures are involved).
4. State the aim of your literature review. Identify your research question.
Grading Criteria
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Criteria |
Points |
Description |
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Paper is well-organized, clear, free of typos and grammatical errors |
40 |
The paper is extremely well organized and completely free of grammatical errors and typos. |
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You have chosen sources that are rooted in rigorous and reputable research methods |
60 |
The sources chosen are exceptional. The sources are rooted in rigorous and reputable research. |
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You have demonstrated clear knowledge on the chosen topic |
40 |
The paper demonstrates the student has exemplary knowledge of the chosen topic. |
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You have demonstrated clear knowledge of the specific mindfulness-based intervention |
40 |
The paper demonstrates the student has exemplary knowledge of the mindfulness-based intervention. |
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Sources are appropriately integrated throughout the paper and are cited using APA style |
40 |
The paper does an exemplary job of integrating source and using APA format. |
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Total |
220 |
A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
Rubric
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Mindfulness Intervention Research Paper Part 1 |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Paper is well-organized, clear, free of typos and grammatical errors |
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40 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome You have chosen sources that are rooted in rigorous and reputable research methods |
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60 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome You have demonstrated clear knowledge on the topic |
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40 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome You have demonstrated clear knowledge of the specific mindfulness-based intervention |
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40 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 7-Sources are appropriately integrated throughout the paper and are cited using APA Style. |
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40 pts |
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Total Points |
