HHS497 Paper for tutor Beth

The Final Paper should demonstrate an application of your knowledge of Health and Human Services, by synthesizing the information from the readings, class work, and work and life experiences.  Please discuss cultural competency in Health and Human Services work and how it can be achieved in the treatment of diverse groups or populations.  You may also include information and examples from previous experience, as well as implications for future application. In Week Three, you created a draft for either “Option A-Career/Occupational area to explore” or “Option B- Specific Need area”. Use the draft that you prepared as a starting point for your Final Paper.  Research your topic to include all components of your selected area.   The components of a research paper for “Option A -Career/Occupational area to explore” are:

I. Cover Page

II. Abstract

III. Table of Contents

IV. Introduction to your paper and thesis statement with specific objectives stated – i.e. – what you intend to explore

V. Eight- to- ten pages (excluding title and reference pages), supported with reference articles, with the following subheadings to explore your main idea of a career/occupational area:

A. Career or occupational area

B. Careers (See Chapter 6 of the text)

C. Basic functions of the career

D. Education / training requirements  

E. Typical work settings

F. Culturally competent work with diverse populations

G. Career development

H. Future alternatives (Create an alternative career path, or option, related to the one that you selected, that would meet a specific or future need.  This should demonstrate the ability to apply and synthesize previous experience, accumulated insights and knowledge obtained during your program of study.)

VI. Conclusion narrative

VII. References

Your Final Paper must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.  Include a minimum of five references, cited in APA format.

Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper:

1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

2. Must include a title page with the following:

a. Title of paper

b. Student’s name

c. Course name and number

d. Instructor’s name

e. Date submitted

3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

6. Must use at least five scholarly sources.

7. Must document all sources in APA style.

8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style.