Social Welfare History
Written Assignment
Social Welfare History
Historically, poverty has been the impetus for developing a social welfare system and related policies. The view of poverty through history has resulted in negative bias and stereotyping of clients. For example, in the mid-1800s, poverty and lack of self-sufficiency were considered a personal failure, and it was thought that monetary assistance programs would not be helpful, as poverty was an inherent flaw of the individual. Identify the impact of two to three current views of poverty which have the potential to create bias. Identify three ways in which these biased views may impact service delivery. Select appropriate techniques to reduce these biases in service delivery. APA format is required. Write a 2-3 page paper using the text and a minimum of 2-3 primary scholarly journal articles.
Required Textbook
Martin, M.E. (2014). Introduction to human services: Through the eyes of practice settings. (3rd ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson. eText: ISBN-10 0-205-84868-0, ISBN-13 978-0-205-84868-3, Print: ISBN-10 0-205-84805-2, ISBN-13 978-0-205-84805-8
Written Assignment Grading Criteria
Content Criteria
4 Points
All three components to the content of this assignment are thoroughly addressed.
The content of this paper is interesting, presented logically, and builds upon existing
knowledge in breadth and depth.
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
The paper meets minimum requirement for outside references.
The paper meets minimum page length requirement.
The paper demonstrates a clear understanding of the subject matter
Arguments are organized logically and supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
Writing and Organization Criteria
2 Points
The central theme/purpose of the paper is clear.
The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
The thoughts are clear and include appropriate beginning, development, and conclusion.
Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
The paper uses words and language that are inclusive, clear, and unambiguous.
Spelling is correct.
Research Criteria
2 Points
The paper includes a summary and analysis of research materials that are relevant to the assignment, e.g. scholarly journals, professional articles, legal documents, government documents, legal decisions, media clips, software, measurement instruments, websites, personal communication, etc.
Professional/scholarly journals are peer reviewed and focus on the profession/application of psychology (located on Proquest, EBSCOHost, PsycNET, etc.). Non-scholarly articles include newspapers, periodicals, secular magazines, etc, and are not peer reviewed. Websites not approved include wilkipedia.com and about.com.
Research focuses on the most current information (past five to ten years) except when citing seminal works (e.g. Freud, Erickson, etc.).
Paper includes the appropriate number of references required by the assignment.
When appropriate, the paper addresses ethical considerations in research.
Style Criteria
2 Points
The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).
The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment
The paper includes an APA style cover page.
The paper includes an Abstract that is formatted to support the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.
The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.
The paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
Total Possible Points
10 points
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