Social Issues Policy Paper

Purpose

The paper should be 6-7 full pages of double-spaced written text, with 1-inch margins, using Times New Roman 12-point font only. This paper should adhere to the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition, format for writing, including, but not limited to title page, in-text citations, and references. In addition to the textbook this paper should include at least 4 additional references. At least two of the references should be peer-reviewed articles.

Identify a vulnerable or oppressed population that is of particular interest to you. An example would be Native Americans. If you are a member of a particular group(s), please select a group that you would not consider a part of your own identity.

Select an era identified in Chapters 3 12. An example would be Social Welfare Policy in the 19th Century: 1789-1902 in Chapter 4. When selecting your time period, you may want to consider when significant events occurred for your population.

Write a 6-7 page (body of paper) paper that includes:

1. Identify the vulnerable population and the time period selected. (2 pts)
2. Describe the typical socioeconomic situation for your population in that time period. Include at least 2 key social concerns/issues of the group. (4 pts)
3. Describe the social policy(s), past or current, that addresses the issues. (10 pts)
4. Using social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses assess how these policies affect the delivery of and access to social services to your selected population group.
5. Explain the immediate outcomes/effectiveness of the policy(s) including advocacy efforts that are necessary to advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice for your selected population group.
6. Propose a plan that demonstrates how you can advocate for and engage practices that advance human rights to promote social, racial, economic and environmental justice at the individual, family, group, organizational, and community system levels. For example, attending LEAD Day or writing a letter to your local, state, or federal representative to advocate on behalf of your selected population group. (10 points)
7. Use of APA format, accurate spelling, grammar, and organization. (4pts)

Formatting requirements:

• A minimum of 5-full pages
• Double-spaced written text
• 1-inch margins
• Times New Roman 12-point font only
• Include a title page

This paper should adhere to the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition, format for writing, including, but not limited to title page, in-text citations, and references.

In addition to the textbook, this paper should include at least 4 additional references. At least two of the references should be peer-reviewed articles.

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Grading Criteria

All written assignments must demonstrate an acceptable writing style, American Psychological Association (APA), including the use of standard English, acceptable grammar, and the use of the American Psychological Association (APA) style of reference citation.

The paper should reflect the standard quality of undergraduate written work in terms of correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; in addition, it should reflect the students original work. Please note, your paper will be reviewed using TurnItIn to check for originality. For more information on TurnItIn, please see the Getting Started module and the syllabus to review Academic Integrity expectations.

Repeated mistakes in grammar, spelling, and /or punctuation will result in the assignment of a lower grade.

See the rubric for a description of grading criteria.

Social Issues Policy Paper

Social Issues Policy Paper

CriteriaRatingsPointsIdentify a vulnerable population and time period.

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Met Expectations

2 pts

Partially Meets Expectations

1 pts

Improvement Needed

0 pts

/2 pts

Socioeconomic Situation

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Met Expectations

3.1 to 4 pts

Partially Meets Expectations

2.1 to 3 pts

Improvement Needed

0 to 2 pts

/4 pts

Aligned Social Policy

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Met Expectations

8.1 to 10 pts

Partially Meets Expectations

4.1 to 8 pts

Improvement Needed

0 to 4 pts

/10 pts

Proposed Plan

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Met Expectations

8.1 to 10 pts

Partially Meets Expectations

4.1 to 8 pts

Improvement Needed

0 to 4 pts

/10 pts

Organization, Style, Tone, Spelling, and Grammar

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Met Expectations

3.1 to 4 pts

Partially Meets Expectations

2.1 to 3 pts

Improvement Needed

0 to 2 pts

/4 pts