Howard Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Research Paper AGENCY REPORT (7 pages double spaced) Option A: Write a report (7 pages) ab
Howard Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Research Paper AGENCY REPORT (7 pages double spaced)
Option A: Write a report (7 pages) about an agency you visited. Local agencies you might visit include: daycare, elder care, counseling centers, family support centers, domestic violence centers, substance abuse rehabilitation programs (AA), group homes, recreation centers, developmental disabilities programs. Start your paper by giving the historical perspective of the agency. How did assistance for this population come to fruition? Include description of agency service and target population , cultural competence skills needed to provide effective service (see Hogan textbook chapters 4 & 5); and what else may be needed to address the needs of future clients. Lastly, include your personal reflections on the agency you visited (give at least three reasons as to why you would/would not work there).
Option B: Write a report on a Human Services website by exploring human services on the internet. After reading several human service websites, choose one to describe in a written report. First, give the historical perspective of the agency. How did assistance for this population come to fruition? Second, describe the services offered and the population it serves ; Third, describe the cultural competence skills needed to provide effective service (see Hogan textbook chapters 4 & 5); Fourth, what else may be needed to address the needs of future clients. Lastly, give your personal reflections on the website you visited (give at least three favorable/unfavorable impressions of the site you visited).
When submitting your assignments, please name the document with last name, first name initial. Please submit in a Word document. Please be sure to use proper citations as Vericite, our plagiarism software will review your report for plagiarism which is a form of academic dishonesty.
Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Research Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat- Title page, essay is double spaced, proper citations
5.0 pts
Excellent-Meets all APA/MLA criteria. All sources cited and conform to APA/MLA citation requirements.
4.0 pts
Good- Two areas are not in APA/MLA format
3.0 pts
Fair-3 to 4 areas are not in APA/MLA format
1.0 pts
Poor-More than 4 areas are not in APA format
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
5.0 pts
Excellent- Introduction is included and tells the reader why the paper is created and what is included
4.0 pts
Good- Introduction is included, but does not tell the reader why the paper is created or what is included
3.0 pts
Fair-Introduction is included but is very unclear
1.0 pts
Poor- No introduction is included or the document begins in some other format
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLengthLength
15.0 pts
Excellent- The essay is at least 7 pages in length
12.0 pts
Good-The essay is 6 pages in length
10.0 pts
Fair-The essay is 5 to 4 pages in length
5.0 pts
Poor- The essay is less than 4 pages in length
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThoroughnessThoroughness
45.0 pts
Excellent-The topic is thoroughly explained/described and supported by valid details/examples from credible sources. Topic answers all questions
35.0 pts
Good- The topic is adequately explained/described and supported by valid details/examples. Topic answers all questions
25.0 pts
Fair-The topic is not adequately explained/described. Topic answers most questions
10.0 pts
Poor-The topic is not explained/described or supported by details and examples. Topic does not answer most questions
45.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/Unity
10.0 pts
Excellent- Essay is well organized, and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.
9.0 pts
Good- Essay is mostly organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.
6.0 pts
Fair- Essay is somewhat organized, with limited use of transitional devices for unity and fluidity.
3.0 pts
Poor- Essay lacks sufficient organization and few if any transitional devices are used to create unity and fluidity.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/Punctuation/Spelling
10.0 pts
Excellent- There are 0 grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.
9.0 pts
Good- There are few errors in spelling/grammar/punctuation and the sentences flow well
6.0 pts
Fair-Fair to basic communication. There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the essay.
0.0 pts
Poor-Poor-confusing. Grammar and/or spelling and/or punctuation errors greatly interfere with the reader’s ability to easily read the essay.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
10.0 pts
Excellent-It is included and is 100% clear and comprehensive. It also concludes with a reflective style/tone in which the student relates what was learnt from completing the assignment.
9.0 pts
Good- It is included and is about 50% clear and/or comprehensive. It also concludes with a reflective style/tone in which the student relates what was learnt from completing the assignment.
6.0 pts
Fair-It is included but is unclear. There is some apparent reflective style/tone but it is not sufficient.
0.0 pts
Poor- Conclusion is not included. There is no reflective style/tone.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSLO1view longer description
threshold: 5.0 pts
5.0 ptsFully Met
3.0 ptsPartially Met
0.0 ptsNot Met
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