Preparation
To prepare for this assignment, take the following steps:
- Identify a marginalized population to focus on in your paper.
- Review your Week 4 readings as they relate to marginalized populations and their stress and trauma.
- Using the Capella University LibraryLinks to an external site., locate 2–3 peer-reviewed journal articles related to your selected group and experiences of stress or trauma. You'll need at least four articles for your paper, but you can use a couple journal articles from your reading list if you feel they apply.
- Using the Internet, search for outreach organizations or programs that target your selected group. Be prepared to make recommendations for services that would be helpful in managing and addressing stress.
Assignment Instructions
Write a 3–4 page paper that addresses the following. Remember that your supporting evidence should come from your textbook and at least four peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Identify a marginalized population. Explain why they are marginalized. Include supporting evidence.
- Explain how being a member of this population serves to create or add stress in a person’s life in general. Include supporting evidence.
- Note: You may use a group that you identify as a member of, or a group that you have interest in learning more about.
- Describe how 2–3 common stressors may be impacted as a result of being a part of this marginalized population. Include supporting evidence.
- Feel free to refer back to the worksheet you completed for your Week 2 assignment.
- Make recommendations for outreach organizations, potential services, or programs that would be helpful to your selected population. Include supporting evidence.
Additional Requirements
- Written communication: Written communication is professional, with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- Resources: Use a minimum of five sources—your textbook, and at least four peer-reviewed journal articles found in the Capella University LibraryLinks to an external site. and your reading list.
- APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
- Refer to Academic WriterLinks to an external site. for guidance in using the proper APA style. See the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for instructions on accessing and using Academic Writer.
- Length: 3–4 pages.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman; Use a minimum of 12-point font.