Assignment:
You may select any of the topics below for the focus of your impact assignment. If you have another topic of interest that is not on the list, you must get approval from your instructor prior to starting your impact assignment.
Impact Assignment: Create a 6 pages including a title page, 4 pages in the body, and a reference page. Note: You may have up to 6 pages in the body of your paper. In addition, you must include your textbook and at least 3 other scholarly sources as you develop your paper. You must use these sources to provide an overview of the most meaningful information from your sources that helps you understand the topic.
This paper must be written in current APA format.
Topics:
Death of a Parent (impact on child)
Use the following headings to organize your paper. Provide insight to these questions from your reading and research on the topic:
Introduction
• How is the topic defined or conceptualized?
• Importance to the field of human development
Developmental Impact
• At what age and stage does this issue typically impact a person?
• What is its potential impact on a person's development progress?
• What is the impact to cognitive, social, emotional, relationship, and/or moral dimensions of development?
Faith & Professional Perspectives
• Are there Christian principles or biblical themes that provide explanation or clarification you want to include?
• What are the most important considerations for human services providers to know as they work with individuals and families experiencing this impact to development?
Resources
• Provide 2 suggestions of educational readings that you might suggest if a client was impacted by your topic. What reading materials would be most beneficial and appropriate for your clients? You must research literature, read reviews and excerpts, and become knowledgable and comfortable with the content of the materials. Then, make 2 suggestions of the best information you found and would be comfortable recommending to clients. Provide the title, a link to the source, and a 1-paragraph explanation of the content.
• Provide 2 referral sources that you could recommend to clients. Research providers in your local area that offer services and care related to your impact topic. Provide a web link to the agency or organization. Under the link, provide a 1-paragraph explanation of services they provide that are related to your topic and why you would recommend it.
References
Provide a complete list of references in current APA format that you used to inform your paper. IMPACT ASSIGNMENT: PART 2
INSTRUCTIONS
You will use the information you have gathered and the insight you have gained from Impact Assignment: Develop a PowerPoint Presentation of at least 15 slides, including a title slide and a reference slide. Do not exceed 16 slides of content. This presentation must be created as if you are presenting information to a group of clients regarding the impact your topic has on development. Assume that they are unfamiliar with your topic and are seeking your help understanding the impact this topic has on them or their family members.
You must use your textbook and the sources you used in Part 1; however, you can also use other relevant sources of information to develop your PowerPoint Presentation. Include appropriate citations to your sources at the bottom of each slide.
Your presentation must include these slides:
Title slide (Slide 1)
Introduction
• How is the topic defined or conceptualized? (Slide 2)
Developmental Impact slides
• At what age and stage does this issue typically impact a person? (Slide 3)
• What is its potential impact on a person's development progress? (Slide 4)
• What is the impact to cognitive, social, emotional, relationship, and/or moral dimensions of development? (Slides 5-6)
Client Awareness:
• How does this topic impact the individual's environment? (Slide 7)
• How does this topic impact the individual's family? (Slide 8)
• What are the best strategies for dealing with this from an individual or family support perspective? (Slides 9-10)
Faith & Professional Perspectives
• Are there Christian principles or biblical themes that provide explanation or clarification you want to include? (Slide 11)
• What can clients expect you to be able to do to help them (you, as a human service professional, or your agency)? (Slide 12)
Resources - Educational readings (These can be the same ones used in Part 1.)
• Provide 2 suggestions of educational readings that you might suggest if a client was impacted by your topic. What reading materials would be most beneficial and appropriate for your clients? You must research literature, read reviews and excerpts, and become knowledgable and comfortable with the content of the materials. Then, make 2 suggestions of the best information you found and would be comfortable recommending to clients. Provide the title, a link to the source, and a 1-paragraph explanation of the content. (Slide 13)
Resources - Referral sources
• Provide 2 referral sources that you could recommend to clients. Research providers in your local area that offer services and care related to your impact topic. Provide a web link to the agency or organization. Under the link, provide a 1-paragraph explanation of services they provide that are related to your topic and why you would recommend it. (Slide 14)
References
Provide a complete list of references in current APA format that you used to inform your presentation. A minimum of 4 are required. (Slide 15)