CHILD WELFARE CRITICAL ANALYSIS PAPER – (Competencies 1[B2-B3], 2[B6-B8], 3[B9-B10], 5[B14-B16])
Dimensions: K, S, C & AP)
Requirement six consists of a final evaluation. The examination will evaluate mastery of course content. If you are absent from an examination, the professor has the right to determine whether or not you will be allowed to make up the examination as well as the time and format for any make up exam the professor allows.
It is important for child welfare practitioners to have knowledge of existing trends, policies, and challenges in child welfare. Furthermore, practitioners should be able to critically analyze these areas, identify what has been done to improve children and families’ lives, and identify remaining gaps. This assignment will allow you to do just that!
This paper will be 6-8 pages (excluding title page and references) typewritten, double-spaced, using APA 7 format. At least 5 professional (scholarly journals, textbooks, etc.) resources/references must be cited, preferably no more than 10 years old. Follow the outline below when developing the paper.
Topic Approval (10 points)
Topic must be submitted via Canvas for approval by the instructor.
Critical Analysis Paper Topics (90 points)
The major paper for SWK 331 can be on any relevant topic that interests the student. Some suggested topics include:
Failure to Thrive in Young Children
Adoption of Children with Special Needs
Effects of Childhood Trauma on Brain Development
Child Neglect
Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
Child Sexual Abuse
Child Trafficking
Child Pornography
Psychological/Emotional Maltreatment
Child Physical Abuse
Parental Mental Illness and Child Welfare 12.Educational and Health Neglect
Aging out of Foster Care
Child Welfare and Racial Disparity 15.Domestic Violence and Child Welfare 16.Parental Incarceration and Child Welfare
Critical Analysis Paper Outline
Introduction to the Issue. Identify and describe topic you are researching. What is it? How widespread it is (i.e., the “scope of the issue”)? 25PTS
Review of the Literature. Explain the history of the issue and what is known. Include relevant literature from credible text, journals, and other 25PTS
Interventions and Services: Provide information regarding current (local and/or national) programs and services available to mitigate the problem. 25PTS
Conclusion. Summarize the current status of the issue. Include your personal thoughts with corroborating support from the literature about the future development of services you feel are significant in addressing the 25PTS.
Citations of articles in APA style. At least five professional (text and journal) references must be used. 25PTS.
