at-risk population research paper

RESEARCH PAPER

All students will be required to contact a professor-approved agency and gather agency
information via internet and phone regarding agency services for the at-risk population served.
Students may have the opportunity to utilize designated class time to complete the hours and/or
reflective paper assignment.

Tips for Selecting a Community Agency:

Begin the process by considering what you are currently interested in and/or do not have experience in. Listed below are some topics to begin the process of brainstorming:

Child Abuse

Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Poverty & Low Income Families

Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence
Immigration (assimilation, family reunification) Elderly (elder abuse, Care giving, family isolation)

-Homeless Families
-Families with Disabilities -Individual and Family Illness

-Single Parent Families

CHECKLIST

1. Student will create a memorandum of understanding
2. Student will submit a copy of a scholarly research article pertaining to an
   approved at-risk population for approval by October 18. This article will be
   cited in the student’s final paper. A copy of the abstract alone will suffice

REQUIREMENTS: RESEARCH PAPER

The final grade will be based on each student’s ability to meet the writing criteria listed below.
Students are required to cite a minimum of 3 scholarly sources both in the paper and reference
page. Students are required to cite resources accordingly. The body of the reflective paper must
be a minimum of 8 pages typed in APA style. The signed memorandum of understanding is to
be handed in with the paper.

This paper will include information about the professor-approved agency as it pertains to
the course.

— The name of the community organization and the clientele served

— The mission and vision statement of the organization

— Overview of resources the organization provides to families at-risk
including a brief description that demonstrates the student’s’ understanding
of the type of resources and how they meet the needs of families.

— The student will summarize and evaluate the organization from an
“outsiders” perspective. The summary should address observations about
the organization. Also, based on your research and observations would you recommend this organization as a beneficial resource for families?

— The student will integrate course material as it relates to the organization.