500 word paper specific population mediation class

Write a 500 – 700 word paper that addresses the issue of advocacy in the human services field. Use at least 2 cited references.

Choose a specific population, such as those who are homeless, persons with disabilities, persons with AIDS, and so on.

Include a personal perspective on how you as an advocate may assist with problems such as housing, treatment, short- and long-term medical care, education, probation, and domestic violence.

Prepare a 5 – 7 slide PowerPoint presentation summary of your paper, including your definition of advocacy, a discussion of the problems facing the identified population, and your suggestions to meet those challenges.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Content and Organization
70 Percent

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Comments:

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

· The paper addresses the issue of advocacy in the human services field.

· The paper addresses a specific population.

· The paper is 500 – 700 words in length

· The paper gives a personal perspective on how you as an advocate can assist with problems.

· A minimum of 2 references are used.

· The PowerPoint presentation is between 5 – 7 slides.

· Speaker’s notes are present for all slides.

· The PowerPoint covers the topics of the paper.

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Readability and Style
15 Percent

Percent Earned

Comments:

Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics
15 Percent

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

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