DUE ON SUNDAY!!! dec.10

Name:

Book Title:

Scholarly Articles (to be used primarily in sections 2 and 3). Do not use outside articles for definitions that you can obtain from your text or other required readings.:

Term Paper – Section 1

Part 1 Check-List

· 3 pages

· Double spaced

· Times New Roman font

· Size 12 pt

· Introduction (5-7 sentences that introduce the major ideas in your paper and the last sentence is thesis statement/your main point).

· Supporting paragraphs: Each paragraph must have a main focus that directly supports the thesis statement/main point. Find concrete examples from the book and text book and build your paragraphs around these examples. (5-7 sentences including a sentence that introduces what the paragraph is about and a transition sentence to the next idea)

· Smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs.

· Conclusion paragraph (5-7 sentences that RESTATE what you have already said in your paper, and also restates the thesis/main point)

· Check for typos, spelling and grammatical errors, sentences that don’t make sense and ideas that aren’t clearly supported.

1st Para. Introduction (5-7 sentences that introduce the major ideas in your paper and the last sentence is thesis statement/your main point).

· Introduce the book by title and the author (the child victim, a therapist, or someone to whom the story was told):

· Introduce the child in the book and include: sex, ages covered in the book, cultural group, socioeconomic status, family constellation (e.g., mother, grandparents, 3 children), living circumstances covered in the book:

· Introduce maltreatment as the main idea of your paper:

2nd Para.

· Definition of neglect with citation:

· Example of neglect from book:

· Example of neglect from book:

· Example of neglect from book:

3rd Para.

· Definition of psychological maltreatment (there are 5 types) with citation:

· Example of psychological maltreatment from book:

· Example of psychological maltreatment from book:

· Example of psychological maltreatment from book:

4th Para.

· Definition of physical abuse with citation:

· Example of physical abuse from book:

· Example of physical abuse from book:

· Example of physical abuse from book

5th Para.

· Definition of sexual abuse with citation:

· Example of sexual abuse from book:

· Example of sexual abuse from book:

· Example of sexual abuse from book:

6th Para.

· Definition of ‘risk factors’ with citation:

· Are there family and community risk factors that play a role in the maltreatment?

· Example of family risk factors that play a role in maltreatment:

· Example of family risk factors that play a role in maltreatment:

· Example of community risk factors that play a role in maltreatment:

· Example of community risk factors that play a role in maltreatment:

7th Para. Conclusion paragraph (5-7 sentences that RESTATE what you have already said in your paper, and also restates the thesis/main point)

· Restate that maltreatment is the main idea of the paper with a focus on the book you read.

· Restate the types of maltreatment present in the book.

· Restate whether the book is ‘typical’ maltreatment compared to what you have studied in class or read in your textbook.

Term Paper - Section 2

3 Scholarly Articles:

Choose one or more of these topics to focus your scholarly research on:

· causes/risk factors for the type of maltreatment you are reading about

· the effects of such maltreatment

· interventions for such maltreatment

Author, A. A.

(Year).

Title of Article.

Title of Periodical.

Assigned DOI or

Retrieved from http://www.xxxxx

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2

3

Part 2 Check-List

· 3 NEW pages + 3 pages from your first section = 6 pages total

· Double spaced

· Times New Roman font

· Size 12 pt

· Introduction (5-7 sentences that introduce the major ideas in your paper and the last sentence is thesis statement/your main point).

· Supporting paragraphs: Each paragraph must have a main focus that directly supports the thesis statement/main point. Find concrete examples from the book and text book and build your paragraphs around these examples. (5-7 sentences including a sentence that introduces what the paragraph is about and a transition sentence to the next idea)

· Smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs.

· Conclusion paragraph (5-7 sentences that RESTATE what you have already said in your paper, and also restates the thesis/main point)

· Check for typos, spelling and grammatical errors, sentences that don’t make sense and ideas that aren’t clearly supported.

1st Para. Introduction (5-7 sentences that introduce the major ideas in your paper and the last sentence is thesis statement/your main point).

· Introduce the impact of maltreatment as the main idea of this next section of your paper:

· Discuss the impact that the maltreatment had on the child:

· How did the child behave or think?

· What symptoms did the child report or what symptoms of maltreatment could you identify based on what the book describes?

2nd Para.

· How were this child’s reactions to the maltreatment similar or dissimilar to what you have learned about in the Scholarly Articles, your textbook or in class? Give specific examples using concepts and theories discussed in your Scholarly Articles, textbook, and in class.

· Example with citation:

· Example with citation:

· Example with citation:

3rd Para.

· Define and explain the cycle of violence and resilience:

· Is this child likely to go on to maltreat children or not?

· Is this child likely to have long-term problems in adulthood?

4th Para.

· What factors can be identified that are likely to lead the child to maltreat or face long-term issues even as an adult?

· What factors can be identified that are likely to promote resiliency? Discuss the strengths of the child, the family and the environment that could promote resiliency:

5th Para. Conclusion paragraph (5-7 sentences that RESTATE what you have already said in your paper, and also restates the thesis/main point)

· Restate that the impact of maltreatment is the main idea of this section of your paper:

· Restate in one or two sentences the impact maltreatment had on the child in your book.

· Restate in one or two sentences whether the child will go on to maltreat or face long-term issues as an adult due to the maltreatment.

Full book citation in APA style (see EXAMPLE below):

· Citation needs to be on its own page after the last page of the paper.

· The page needs to be titled References (in bold) and centered.

· The ENTIRE page is double spaced, and only the lines after the first line of each citation are indented.

· Citation needs to include: Author, name of book, publisher, date of publication, and location (review citation examples on BlackBoard)

EXAMPLE Reference Page

References

Book Examples:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Location City, Location State: Publisher.

McCoy, M. L., & Keen, S. M. (2009). Child abuse and neglect. New York, New York:

Psychology Press.

Gregory, J. (2003). Sickened: The true story of a lost childhood. New York, New York: Bantam

Books.

Wilson, S., & Bolton, S. L. (2000). Daddy’s apprentice: Incest, corruption, and betrayal – A

survivor’s story. Lincoln, New England: Writers Showcase.

Theodore, W., & Horvitz, L. A. (2003). Wayne: An abused child’s story of courage, survival,

and hope. Gig Harbor, Washington: Harbor Press.

Scholarly Article Examples:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number(issue

number), page number– page number. doi: xx.xxxxxxxxxx

With doi:

Harlow, H. F. (1983). Fundamentals for preparing psychology journal articles. Journal of

Comparative and Physiological Psychology, 55, 893-896. doi: 10.1037/0278-

6133.24.2.225

Without doi:

Harlow, H. F. (1983). Fundamentals for preparing psychology journal articles. Journal of

Comparative and Physiological Psychology, 55, 893-896. Retrieved from

http://ojs.lib.swin.edu.au/index/php/ejaab

Term Paper – Section 3

Part 3 Check-List

· 1 - 2 NEW page + 6 pages from your First and Second Sections = at least 7 - 8 pages total

· Double spaced

· Times New Roman font

· Size 12 pt

· Introduction (5-7 sentences that introduce the major ideas in your paper and the last sentence is thesis statement/your main point).

· Supporting paragraphs: Each paragraph must have a main focus that directly supports the thesis statement/main point. Find concrete examples from the book and text book and build your paragraphs around these examples. (5-7 sentences including a sentence that introduces what the paragraph is about and a transition sentence to the next idea)

· Smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs.

· Conclusion paragraph (5-7 sentences that RESTATE what you have already said in your paper, and also restates the thesis/main point)

· Check for typos, spelling and grammatical errors, sentences that don’t make sense and ideas that aren’t clearly supported.

Grading of Final Paper (32 points):

Organization

5 pts

Spelling and Grammar

10 pts

Use of Appropriate Outside Reading

10 pts

Following APA-Style in References and Citations

10 pts

Identification/Discussion of Characteristics of Maltreatment

25 pts

Identification/Discussion of Impact of Maltreatment

25 pts

Identification/Discussion of Opportunities for Intervention

15 pts

Total

100 pts

1st Para. Introduction (5-7 sentences that introduce the major ideas in your paper and the last sentence is thesis statement/your main point).

· Introduce opportunities for intervention as the main idea of this next section of your paper (Who could have or should have intervened?):

2nd Para.

· Discuss whether there were opportunities for helping people to become involved that were never taken:

· Were there opportunities for helping people to become involved earlier than they did if they eventually became involved:

· Discuss why those opportunities were lost:

3rd Para.

· Were there mandated reporters who failed to report?

· If so, why do you think they did not do this?

4th Para.

· If helpers eventually became involved, discuss what factors seem to have been present that made those helpers available and made them act.

5th Para. Conclusion paragraph (5-7 sentences that RESTATE what you have already said in your paper, and also restates the thesis/main point)

· Restate that opportunities for intervention is the main idea of this section of your paper:

· Restate in one or two sentences the whether or not there were any interventions and what they were:

· Restate in one or two sentences which helpers, if any, became involved:

Conclusion of Paper

(1-3 Para’s: These paragraphs should include: a restatement of the main idea (not copied directly), a summary of the main points from the body of the paper, and a final statement that brings the discussion to an end.)

· Re-introduce the book by title and the author, and briefly re-introduce the child in the book by mentioning cultural group, socioeconomic status, family constellation (e.g., mother, grandparents, 3 children), or living circumstances covered in the book:

· Restate that maltreatment is the main idea of the paper with a focus on the book you read and restate the types of maltreatment present in the book:

· Restate whether the book is ‘typical’ maltreatment compared to what you have studied in class or read in your textbook:

· Restate the impact maltreatment had on the child in your book:

· Restate in one or two sentences whether the child will go on to maltreat or face long-term issues as an adult due to the maltreatment:

· Restate whether or not there were opportunities for intervention and what they were:

· Restate in one or two sentences the whether or not there were any interventions and what they were:

· Restate in one or two sentences which helpers, if any, became involved:

· Conclude with your final thoughts (one to two sentences) on the book you have read and your scholarly articles: