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HSCO 509

Annotated Bibliography Instructions for Blended family counseling

The annotated bibliography is a collection of a minimum of 10 one-paragraph summaries of peer-reviewed journal resources that you intend to use in the Final Paper.

1. The articles must be current or dated within the past 5 years. The ability to use resources older than 5 years is left to the discretion of the instructor.

2. Do not paste the article abstract in the paper. Annotations must be your summary of the article. The summary must include the findings of research that was included in the article.

3. Do not simply say the authors conducted a study without providing as summary of the findings.

4. Do not paste the Annotated Bibliography in the Final Paper. The Annotated Bibliography simply provides information that should contribute to the Final Paper.

Requirements

1. Include the full source citation at the beginning of each summary.

2. Follow current APA formatting guidelines.

3. Provide sufficient information in the summary so that the reader knows what the article contributes to the Final Paper. For example, if you mention a study, then include a summary of the relevant findings. To say, “The authors conducted a study” without an explanation of what they found offers no information.

4. List the sources alphabetically according to the first author’s last name.

5. Include a title page.

6. Sources must be current or within the past 5 years.

Abstract

A blended family arises when couples with children from other relationships decide to live together and bring their children along. The children might move in permanently or on a temporary basis depending on their ages. However, children might still find it hard to adjust to the changes. They might get confused on where they belong. Sometimes, they might feel grief that their parents have separated. They might wonder where to call home. Even so, Blended families if worked well and proper counseling done, it can be joyous to both the parents and the children. Marriage counselors should do appropriate advice. The counselor should teach the children on how to accept the changes in their lives. Also, the parents are taken through the importance of listening to their children’s needs. It is important for parents to allow the children make their decisions in life. If the requirements are monitored, blended families are likely to last, and the parties involved achieve happiness.