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One purpose of a scholarly paper is to investigate a current problem in a field. Scholars typically do this by surveying recent research conducted on the problem. What issues do you see in the human services field—on the job, or through articles you have read? What is one problem you would like to solve as an advanced human services professional practitioner? That problem could be related to gaps in services, legislation, diverse populations in need, or an ongoing societal challenge such as addiction or trauma.

Now that you have begun developing your library search, APA, and scholarly writing skills, it is time to bring them all together into a scholarly paper.

Identify a human services problem based on your professional experience and the issues you have explored thus far in your program.

WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT: SCHOLARLY PAPER

TO PREPARE

Conduct a new search of the Walden Library databases for peer-reviewed, scholarly articles from the last 5 years on that problem. Download the APA Course Paper Template, linked in the Learning Resources, and type directly into it for this assignment.

Develop a 3- to 4-page, APA-style paper that examines a human services-related problem and two potential solutions to the problem. You must include evidence from at least three peer-reviewed empirical studies from the last 5 years that you accessed in the library.

Be sure to:

Include an introduction with a thesis statement. Within the body of the paper, Identify and describe the problem. Use at least one of the peer-reviewed sources from the last 5 years in each paragraph to show support that the problem is occurring.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

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BY DAY 7

HUMN_6000_Week5_Assignment_Rubric

Explain how the studies address or provide solutions to the problem. Include at least two solutions to the problem, as outlined in the articles. Use at least one of the peer-reviewed sources from the last 5 years in each paragraph to show support for the solution. End the paper with a conclusion paragraph.

This scholarly paper should demonstrate all of the skills you have built throughout this course, including library literacy, critical thinking, critical reading, and scholarly writing.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

10 pts

50 pts

Develop a 3- to 4- page APA- style paper that examines a human services– related problem and how to address it. You must include evidence from at least three peer- reviewed empirical studies that you accessed in the library.

10 to >8.9 pts Exceeds Expectations The paper includes evidence from at least three peer- reviewed empirical studies.

8.9 to >7.9 pts Meets Expectations N/A

7.9 to >6.9 pts Fair

N/A

6.9 to >0 pts Needs Improvement The paper includes evidence from fewer than three peer-reviewed empirical studies.

Be sure to: Identify and describe the problem.

50 to >44.5 pts Exceeds Expectations Identification and description of the problem

44.5 to >39.5 pts Meets Expectations Identification and description of the problem

39.5 to >34.5 pts Fair

Identification and description of the problem demonstrates a

34.5 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Identification and description of

Criteria Ratings Pts

50 pts

60 pts

30 pts

demonstrates a thorough and evident understanding of the problem and its importance.

demonstrates an evident understanding of the problem and its importance.

limited understanding of the problem and its importance.

the problem demonstrates little or no understanding of the problem and its importance.

Explain how the empirical studies apply to or are relevant to the problem.

50 to >44.5 pts Exceeds Expectations Explanation of how the empirical studies apply to or are relevant to the problem is thorough and well developed, with critical thinking and a scholarly disposition. Provides specific and convincing evidence.

44.5 to >39.5 pts Meets Expectations Explanation of how the empirical studies apply to or are relevant to the problem is general but developed. Provides relevant evidence.

39.5 to >34.5 pts Fair Explanation of how the empirical studies apply to or are relevant to the problem is limited. Some evidence may be provided, but connection of evidence to the problem is vague.

34.5 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Explanation of how the empirical studies apply to or are relevant to the problem shows little or no consideration or effort.Explain

how the studies address or provide solutions to the problem.

60 to >53.4 pts Exceeds Expectations Explanation of how the studies address or provide solutions to the problem is thorough and well developed, with critical thinking and a scholarly disposition. Provides specific and convincing evidence.

53.4 to >47.4 pts Meets Expectations Explanation of how the studies address or provide solutions to the problem is general but developed. Provides relevant evidence.

47.4 to >41.4 pts Fair Explanation of how the studies address or provide solutions to the problem is limited. Some evidence may be provided, but connection of evidence to the problem is vague.

41.4 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Explanation of how the studies address or provide solutions to the problem shows little or no consideration or effort.Scholarly

Writing and APA Style

30 to >26.7 pts Exceeds Expectations The paper is clear and coherent. Student writes

26.7 to >23.7 pts Meets Expectations The paper is mostly clear and coherent. Errors in grammar,

23.7 to >20.7 pts Fair The paper is somewhat clear and coherent. Errors in grammar,

20.7 to >0 pts Needs Improvement The paper lacks clarity and coherence.

Total Points: 200

Criteria Ratings Pts

with proper grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation to convey their scholarly message. Fewer than 5 errors occur in the paper. The paper displays proper scholarly voice, organization, and focus. Student paraphrases evidence from scholarly sources correctly and integrates and analyzes it effectively. Includes citations and a reference list that are mostly formatted correctly in APA Style. Headings and paper formatting reflect proper APA.

sentence structure, and punctuation are minor, minimal (5-8), and do not interfere with the scholarly message. The paper displays effective scholarly voice, organization, and focus. Student paraphrases evidence from scholarly sources correctly, but integration and analysis could be improved. Includes citations and a reference list, but they contain minor APA errors. Headings and paper formatting contain minor APA errors.

sentence structure, and punctuation are minor but frequent (9-12) and occasionally interfere with the message. The paper has lapses in scholarly voice. The paper lacks clear organization or occasionally strays from the focus. Student occasionally paraphrases source information incorrectly. Includes citations and a reference list, but they contain major APA errors. Headings and paper formatting contain major APA errors

Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are major, pervasive (13+), and interfere with the message. The paper shows little or no attention to scholarly voice, organization, and focus. Student consistently paraphrases source information incorrectly (resulting in accidental plagiarism) and/or relies exclusively on direct quotes. Citations are infrequent or missing. Little or no attempt has been made to provide a reference list or to format

the paper in APA Style.