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Life Map Paper Assignment Instructions

An introspective analysis of one’s own life is important for social workers. The life course perspective emphasizes how our lives are shaped by relationships, transitions, decisions, etc., all of which impact our worldview, values, and biases. It is important that we understand ourselves and the lens through which we operate, so that we may better connect with those we serve.

For this assignment you will develop a 6–8-page paper, not including the title page and references, based upon your Life Map. Please use the Life Map to create a narrative that articulates your development from a life course perspective and incorporate various developmental theories. The paper must include a discussion of life changing events (use textbook terms such as life events, turning point, and trajectory), at least 2 developmental theories (major developmental theories include Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development, Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, Bowlby’s Theory of Attachment, and Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development). Fowler’s theory of spiritual/faith development must also be included. The textbook and 3 additional peer reviewed sources* should be cited, for a minimum of 4 scholarly sources.

The paper should begin with an introduction (age, sex, marital status, pets, employment, etc.), followed by organizational headings to include: Life Changing Events (any specific events or milestones that changed the trajectory of your life), Application of Developmental Theories (discuss and apply at least 2 theories), Spiritual Developmental (discuss Fowler’s theory and the development of your personal faith) , and As a Social Worker (discuss how your personal development impacted or informed your desire for social work). In the introduction, please discuss why it is important for social workers to be aware of their own development.

If scripture is used in your paper, it should be properly cited and referenced. Please follow the instructions carefully, use the template provided, and use current APA format. “Upload” your paper as a Word document; PDFs cannot be graded. Please see APA information below to assist you:

1. Please review the 7th edition of the APA manual pages 261-262, page 266, Figure 8.2 (p.262), and Table 8.1 (p.266) for citation examples.

2. Please see page 325 for formatting of scripture citations and biblical references.

3. Please refer to page 270 for Principles of Direct Quotations. A citation is NOT synonymous with a direct quote. Direct quotes are NOT original content and should be used sparingly. The ability to paraphrase and summarize more effectively demonstrates critical thinking and comprehension.

The JFL Library is an excellent source and will provide everything you need to complete research and writing assignments in this course. Click on “Resources” at the top, then “Jerry Falwell Library” on the left. You may enter search terms directly into the search window. To refine your search, click “advanced search” >>>> click “scholarly materials/peer reviewed” >>>> then fill in additional filters like the date range. Below is an example of a peer reviewed article; notice that there are authors, a year, a journal name, a volume, issue, page range (articles are typically several pages), and a doi and/or URL. These are clear indicators of a peer reviewed article.

Lee, C. D. (2018). Social work with groups’ practice ethics and standards: Student confidence and competence. Research on Social Work Practice, 28(4), 475–481. https://doi.org/ 10.1177/1049731516655456

Please see the Life Map Paper Resources for links to these websites.

· *This video discusses differences between a general publication, a scholarly article, and a peer-reviewed article: What is a Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed Journal?

· This video takes a closer look at searching for scholarly resources within the JFL: Finding Peer-Reviewed & Scholarly Articles.

Scripture citations must include the translation/version of scripture, as well as the original and last revision publication date. The reference is for the translation/version, not your personal bible. Please see examples of correct formatting below:

Citation: According to John 3:16, “For God so loved the world He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (New International Version, 1978/ 2011).

Citation: Scripture tells us, “For God so loved the world He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16, New International Version, 1978/ 2011).

Reference

New International Version Bible (2011). New International Version online.

www.biblegateway.com (original work published 1978).

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

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LIFE MAP PAPER 9

Life Map Paper: My Story

John C. Doe

Department of Social Work, Liberty University

Author Note

Student Name

I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.

Correspondence regarding this submission should be addressed to

Enter student name, enter email address

Life Map Paper: My story

APA formatting requires double spacing and 1-inch margins. There are specific font types that are acceptable. Times New Roman 12-point font is traditionally the preferred choice. The title of your paper goes on the top line. It should be centered, bolded, and in title case. You will then write an introductory paragraph. You will not use the heading “Introduction”. The introduction should be basic and background information about you. Include information similar to a summary or bio, and include things such as age, race, sex, marital status, hobbies, religious preference, etc. Also discuss why you believe it is important for social workers to understand their own developmental history. The introductory paragraph contains a thesis sentence. This sentence gives the reader an idea of what to expect when reading the paper. It is often the last sentence of the paragraph.

Life Changing Events

In this section, discuss any life changing events that occurred and shaped your life. This may be a school experience, familial or personal trauma (only share what you are comfortable discussing), a move across the country, death in the family, birth in the family, accident, etc. Think of key things that may have shifted the trajectory of your life; the textbook refers to these as turning points. What is your recollection of how you were impacted? In what ways are you different because of these events?

Application of Developmental Theories

Critically analyze your development relative to the information in the text. Discuss at least 2 developmental theories and how you progressed through the stages. What were the milestones? In what ways have you successfully advanced through some stages? Where do you think you may have some work to do to successfully navigate through a stage? What challenges did you encounter? What insights have you gained about yourself, your social environment, and its impact upon you after reviewing developmental theories? At least 2 theories must be discussed. The text and 2 additional sources should be cited and referenced.

Spiritual Developmental

Use Fowler’s theory as a backdrop to discuss your spiritual development. Where do you feel that you are currently? What has the process felt like? What difficulties, questions, or setbacks have you encountered? How would you describe your spiritual worldview? Fowler’s theory should be cited and provide the foundational context of the discussion.

As a Social Worker

Discuss how your Life Map/life story has informed your desire to pursue a career in social work. Consider how your personal life story shapes your interaction within society. How will this impact your work with clients? Discuss how you plan to be true to yourself and still meet clients where they are when their values may be very different than your own.

References (begin on a new page)

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume

number(issue number), pages. https://dx.doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyyy

Author, A. A. (year). Title of the textbook (edition.). Publisher.

Lee, C. D. (2018). Social work with groups’ practice ethics and standards: Student confidence and competence. Research on Social Work Practice, 28(4), 475–481. https://doi.org/ 10.1177/1049731516655456