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Child Welfare Article
Due: Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:59pmDue: Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:59pm
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Choose a current event newspaper article that discusses an issue relevant to Child Welfare. Articles should come from newspapers, either in print or online. This is not a research article. Remember when you are using information from your article, you must cite your source appropriately within your paper, according to APA format.
- Articles should be at least 8-10 paragraphs to provide enough information for you to review.
- Choose articles discussing events that occurred within the last year
- Avoid using articles published as editorials or opinions
In a 3-4 page paper, double spaced, #12 font size with margins of 1 inch.
Address the following topics:
- What is the central issue or problem in this news item? What is the location or setting of the issue? Who are the parties involved of affected by the situation? Discuss how they are involved or affected.
- Taking in to account your Trauma Informed Care training, how did the presence of trauma impact the situation? Define the types of trauma experienced by the individuals in the article (acute, chronic complex, historical, etc) and provide support and examples. What are some identified or possible results of the trauma mentioned in the article?
- What is your opinion of the situation? What suggestions can you offer to improve the situation? Do you think this situation can be resolved? How is you opinion influenced by utilizing a trauma-informed perspective?
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| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Mechanics of Writing | 60 to >36 pts Full Marks Submissions are grammatically correct. Misspellings are rare. Format is easy to read. APA format is exceptional.36 to >12 pts Proficient Submission contains some errors in spelling and grammar but the overall format is clear. APA format is adequate.12 to >0 pts Needs Work Poor spelling and grammar litter the essay. Essay format is extremely hard to read would be deemed as unprofessional documentation by common standards. Partial use of APA format. | / 60 pts |
Word Count | 40 to >0 pts Full Marks Essay is between 3-4 pages in length.0 pts No Marks Essay is not between 3-4 pages in length. | / 40 pts |
Critical Thinking and Analysis | 100 to >66.66 pts Full Marks Interprets topic in accurate and insightful ways. Uses information thoughtfully, in a ways that are factually relevant and accurate. Composition demonstrates analysis and might offer alternative thoughts or creative viewpoints based on concrete evidence.66.66 to >33.34 pts Proficient Accurately interprets topic; uses main points of information from assigned texts. May repeat the ideas of theorists but attempts to offer new insight; but does not provoke significant new thinking or further consideration.33.34 to >0 pts Needs Work Makes errors in interpreting topic. Opinion based and superficial commentary only. |