Need in proper APA format with proper apa citations and references

SOCW 6002 week 6

Feedback to Learner7/4/17 1:41 AM

Need to add this to APA format, good attempt in the application of APA format. Please refer to your APA manual for information on intext citations. For instance, when a book has only two authors, your intext citation should list both authors not just one , Also try to e xpan your posts to go in more detail with your answers. You may also want to incorporate headings according to APA style to help organize your thoughts

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Feedback to Learner6/24/17 12:21 AM

Hi thanks for your effort. Again, it is important to validate any statements of fact with the literature. Throughout your posts you make absolute statements like, "self pity is dangerous". How do you know this? Who says it is dangerous? what research supports this statement? These types of questions should be asked with all statements of fact to make sure the questions are answered in your narrative. Also watch for punctuation, grammar and the proper application of APA format. You peer posts should also be written scholarly and thorough,

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Feedback to Learner6/12/17 2:30 AM

Good effort however I am concerned that your primary post listed a reference but no intext citations were listed throughout your post. What is the reference list referring to in your writing? In addition your peer posts were not according to APA format. All posts should be APA. Please make sure your writing is scholarly and is supported by your references.

Special instructions : Please need in APA format style need citations , treat each work as a separately work and each work needs a separately references, please title the work as follow by SOCW 6101 , by discussion #, by week #, example

SOCW 6101, discussion # , week #

In regards to discussion posts I generally follow the guidelines spelled out in Walden's grading rubric in regards to posts (see the grading rubric outlined in the course information section of blackboard). However, if you do not use APA format or references in at least your initial post, I will deduct at least 5 points for that (so please do that). This is also the same rules for assignments, that they must follow APA style format. Also, in past courses I have been flexible in certain situations regarding delayed or late posts. I do believe that life sometimes gets in the way when we least expect it to. Please know that I would prefer a late post than no post at all. However, I will not accept posts that are more than a week late. If you are not able to post by the required date for whatever reason, just please let me know beforehand. As a rule, however, I do deduct points off the posts if they are late so as to be fair to those who post on time.

In addition, I will be following very closely with Walden's Tunitin Policy, which I posted below. Therefore, any paper that is submitted to me with more than 30% of the paper with improperly cited passages (or to many cited passages) I will return the paper to you and ask for you to re-review it and for a re-write if necessary. You will not lose points if the original paper was submitted on-time, but will be given a limited period of time to review/rewrite the paper (2-3 days).

I have provided an outline of what is specifically required for discussion posts and written assignments in this course:

Discussion Posts:

All posts to all discussions require APA citations and references. Each student is to respond to 2 other students’ posts for every discussion throughout the course. This is the rule for this class; there are discrepancies in this on the Blackboard site. However, going forward, If you post more than 6 response posts by day 5 you will be eligible for 3 points extra participation credit to make up for any lost points (my class rule).

I will be posting on discussions and I am requiring a response from you so please check throughout the week for when respond to your discussion post (usually by day 5)

All initial posts and response posts are due on the days specified on Blackboard (usually Day Three and Five). If your post is late for whatever reason please make sure your posts are posted by Day 7. I am no longer allowed to accept posts after Day 7 as per Walden’s Policy, and any posts. If you know that there is a circumstance that will prevent you for making the post on time or by Day 7, please email me to discuss.

The way a reader (myself and other students) can see that you understand the information, theoretical models, concepts, and words you are discussing is to write about them in your own words as much as possible, tell us what the article authors said by paraphrasing, using your own language. Scholarly does not mean you have to write using multi-syllabic words. Writing a bit like you talk is fine if the reader can understand and if your spelling and grammar are correct.

Read the rubric before and while you write. Let it guide you as to what you write. This is straightforward. In discussion posts you can draft a post in a word document where you have pasted the instructions for each point to be made in the post. You can then write your answer/post right under this instruction and copy and paste the whole thing onto the discussion list. This can help you stay on track.

The idea in discussions is to have as much of a conversation as possible. Notice that the “feedback” rubric score for “excellent” says: RESPONSES --if you fail to respond at all, the grade for feedback is 0 out of 10 points. This does not even consider quality of posts, doing nothing causes a loss of 10 points

CITATIONS AND REFERENCES: Initial posts and the 2 required responses must have citations and references from the professional literature. Using only the case as a reference/cite is NOT sufficient. This is a vignette, it is not research that will back up a claim. Every post should have a claim you are making (e.g. "I think an eco map is good to use here", "Strengths based is best here", "Women in violent relationships often attempt to leave 9 times before leaving for good). You then must have a cite/ref. that backs up this claim, e.g. an article that states eco maps are good to use in situations similar to the case under discussion.

Written Assignments:

Walden University has a strict policy on written assignments, whereas all papers are required to follow APA format. The only exception is that they no longer require a running head on the papers. Most of you already adhere to this format and I have not been as strict in my grading when reviewing your papers on this, but going forward (Week 7 and beyond) I will now follow closely to Walden University requirements and the rubric. The outline for an APA paper is below, and I have attached a sample for your review.

In addition, as I mentioned in my introductory post at the beginning of the quarter. following very closely with Walden's Tunitin Policy, which I posted below. Therefore, any paper that is submitted to me with more than 30% of the paper with improperly cited passages (or too many cited passages) I will return the paper to you and ask for you to re-review it and for a re-write if necessary. You will not lose points if the original paper was submitted on-time, but will be given a limited period of time to review/rewrite the paper (2-3 days).

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Dr. Regina

APA Format Outline: In general, your paper should follow these formatting guidelines:

Margin. Although formerly, the required measurement for margins is 1 ½ inch, now, it is required that margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, right) should each just measure one (1) inch.

Font Size and Type. Font for text all throughout the paper should be 12-pt., Times New Roman.

Spacing. Double-space for the whole document, including appendices, footnotes, tables and figures. For spacing after punctuation, space once after commas, colons and semicolons within sentences and space twice after punctuation marks that end sentences.

Text Alignment and Indentation. Alignment should be flush left, or aligned to the left creating uneven right margin.

Active Voice. Traditionally, the APA writing format requires writing in an impersonal form. That is, refraining from using pronouns such as ‘I' or ‘We' in your statements. Now, it has changed. Most disciplines require the active voice. An example of this would be, instead of writing “according to the study,” it should be “according to our study.” This way, papers are made to be as active as possible.

Order of Pages and Pagination. The order of pages should follow this format:

Title Page > Abstract > Body > References > Appendices > Footnotes > Tables > Figures

The page number should appear one inch from the right corner of the paper on the first line of each page. The title page will serve as the Page 1 of your paper.

Title Page

The Title Page should contain the title of your paper, your name as its author (including co-authors), your institutional affiliation/s and author note if applicable. In case there's no institutional affiliation, just indicate your city and state or your city and country instead.

As mentioned earlier, your title page will serve as your Page 1. It should be typed centered on the page. If it requires more than one line, please be reminded to double-space between all lines. Your name appears double-spaced as well, below the paper title.

The author note is where information about the author's departmental affiliation is stated, or acknowledgements of assistance or financial support are made, as well as the mailing address for future correspondence.

Abstract

The Abstract of your paper contains a brief summary of the entirety of your research paper. It usually consists of just 150-250 words, typed in block format. The Abstract begins on a new page, Page 2. All numbers in your Abstract should be typed as digits rather than words, except those that begin a sentence.

Body

The body of your research paper begins on a new page, Page 3. The whole text should be typed flush-left with each paragraph's first line indented 5-7 spaces from the left. Also, avoid hyphenating words at ends of line.

Text Citation and References

Text Citations are important to avoid issues of plagiarism. When documenting source materials, the author/s and date/s of the sources should be cited within the body of the paper. The main principle here is that, all ideas and words of others should be properly and formally acknowledged.

The Reference Section lists all the sources you've previously cited in the body of your research paper. It states the author/s of the source, the material's year of publication, the name or title of the source material, as well as its electronic retrieval information, if these were gathered from the Internet.

Appendices

The Appendix is where unpublished tests or other descriptions of complex equipment or stimulus materials are presented.

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Respond by Day 6 to at least two colleagues who wrote about two criteria that are different from yours. In your response, suggest an additional example to support each of your colleagues’ criteria.

Alyssa Vibbard

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The first criteria I picked was from the Social Work Policy Institute. It states, "The practitioner, researcher and client must work together in order to identify what works, for whom and under what conditions. This approach ensures that the treatments and services, when used as intended, will have the most effective outcomes as demonstrated by the research."

- As a substance abuse counselor I have used NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) and SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) when providing information in groups or individual services. Explaining the trigger, thoughts, craving, use cycle appears to be beneficial and information listed in both of these websites can help a client understand how it applies to them. If I don't know the answer I tell the client that and will let them know I will try to find an answer. I would know a clinician shows competency if they demonstrated that they did not know the answer and would look to find one instead of making something up. I would know they show competency if they quoted where they got their answers from.

The other criteria I picked has to relate to how counselors are perceived. "Counselors need to understand the impact of their role and status within the client–counselor relationship. Client perceptions of counselors' influence, power, and control vary in diverse cultural contexts. In some contexts, counselors can be seen as all-knowing professionals, but in others, they can be viewed as representatives of an unjust system. Counselors need to explore how these dynamics affect the counseling process with clients from diverse backgrounds."

In the counseling process I have heard clients say things like, "I looked at you as someone who never messes up. Who always gets it right." I think it is good for clients to understand that we are all human and we all have ways of coping and we all have made mistakes. I think it is also good for clients to not idolize or think of their counselors as better than. This could lead to barriers or clients not putting their full trust into a clinician. Clinicians can make suggestions but is ultimately up to the client to apply those suggestions and make them into their own. I would know a clinician demonstrates competency when they explain these things or dont abuse the power that could be created by the client.

Social Work Policy Institute. (2010).Evidence-based practice. Retrieved from: http://www.socialworkpolicy.org/research/evidence-based-practice-2.html

SAMSHA. (2011). Improving Cultural Competence. Core Competencies for Counselors and Other Clinical Staff. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248422/

Evony Cunningham

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One of the criteria that I chose states,"The practitioner, researcher and client must work together in order to identify what works, for whom and under what conditions." This criteria I picked was from the Social Work Policy Institute.

I can tell when a clinician shows competency when they proved they have done and informed the client of everything they did within they power. I try to get my client involved by showing or giving them information about their Situations. I also provide website or books so they can feel independent and feel like they have some say about how to resolve their problems. By showing them proof of what I have done and also getting the client involved in helping finding solutions best for them I am showing competency and also building trust with that client. That way they understand and helped found something that's both satisfying for me and them without thinking I am just treating them like their opinion doesn't matter.

My Second criteria states, "Counselors need to understand the impact of their roles and status with the client- counselor relationship."

In certain situations the way a Social worker impacts a client's life can make or break a client in that moment. Some clients see social workers as superheroes while some see us as lying no good people. This is where a clients background and cultural diversity can come into play. We should never let clients see us as any better or greater than them and let them know we are here to serve and help them. The clients should see us as one of them and feel as if we understand and we should. Clinicians should make a connection and build trust with their clients and shows competency by not abusing that power by making the client feel any less than an equal.

Social Work Policy Institute. ( 2010 ).Evidence-based practice. http://www.socialworkpolicy.org/research/evidence-based-practice-2.html

Socw 6101 Week 6

Respond by Day 6 to at least two colleagues by suggesting an intervention skill from a different level of practice for overcoming the barrier your colleague described.
Return to this Discussion to read the responses to your initial post. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Joey Wallace

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The diverse family structure I selected was the same-sex family. Over 150,000 same-sex couples have married since the U.S. Supreme Court extended marriage equality nationwide (Romero, 2017) In total, over 1.1 million LGBT adults are currently married to a same-sex partner. Thirty-five percent of the LGBT population in the United States lives in the South, where they are more likely to lack employment protections, earn less than $24,000 a year, and report that they cannot afford food or healthcare (Mallory, Flores & Sears, 2016). Other than getting proper health care some states have taken up legislation that would allow taxpayer-funded contractors that oversee state adoptions to refuse to let gay or lesbian individuals adopt children if it conflicts with the organization’s religious beliefs(Beitsch, 2015).

A skill that I would use to help overcome the barriers associated with inadequate health care and adoption is referrals because this would be outside of my competencies and may need to be referred to a professional who specializes in those areas. A social worker must know when a problem is outside of their education and training and be willing to pass it over to someone more capable of helping. If this does not conflict with your belief and values once you pass it over you can continue to advocate for the rights of same-sex families by petitioning the courts for a change in laws and policies.

Beitsch, R. (2015). Despite same-sex marriage ruling, gay adoption rights uncertain in some states. Trust Magazine. Retrieved July 04, 2017 from http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2015/08/19/despite-same-sex-marriage-ruling-gay-adoption-rights-uncertain-in-some-states

Mallory, C., Flores, A., & Sears, B. (2016). LGBT in the South. The Williams Institute. Retrieved July 04, 2017 from https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/research/census-lgbt-demographics-studies/lgbt-in-the-south/

Romero, A. (2017). Estimates of marriages of same-sex couples at the two-year anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges. The Williams Institute. Retrieved July 04, 2017 from https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/experts/adam-romero/obergefell-effect/

sharquetta wiggins

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Select a family diverse family system such as a family with difference in sexual orientation, a family with difference in race or ethnicity or family with members who are managing a disability.

The family system that I selected to discuss will be a blended family that means a nontraditional configuration of people who live together, are committed to each other, and also someone that brings kids into the relationship or marriage. As cited by (Barstow & Kirst-Ashman, 2013, pp.168). In context of remarriage the becomes a blended family improves the newlywed couples that may be who are may bring children to the family prior to the relationship or may have children together, blended families may also be referred to as step families.

Then consider potential barriers they might encounter in society.

When looking at a blended family that has children there can be reservation about their new parent that’s coming into the family, kids can pick on the child because the new parent may be of a different ethnic group and differ from the other children in the family. Being accepted by what their peers my think.

Finally, think about how a social worker might address one the barriers on an individual, family, organization group, or community level.

The social worker could address these barriers on a family level by supporting them, by letting each family member express how they feel about the new change that has come about, reassuring the family that this may not seem like it’s fair but give it time work it’s self out, giving resources that the family can use. And just being the advocate for everyone in the family.

Reference

Kirst-Ashman, K, K., & Hull, G. H., Jr. (2014). Understanding Generalist Practice (7th ed). Stamford CT, Cengage Learning

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