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Scenario
You are an intern at a community-based mental health agency. You work w
Scenario
You are an intern at a community-based mental health agency. You work with Black maternal death rate population and were asked to write two brief papers of 6-7 pages for your director on the health disparity of Black maternal death rate in this population. This information will be used to educate other social workers to improve their individual, community and policy level practice skills. You were asked to utilize peer-reviewed, empirical literature and reputable data sources.
Research Paper #1: Health Disparity Overview
Your Research Paper #1 must have these three (3) components:
Tell the story of a population that experiences a health disparity—a difference in health status based on systemic inequalities, such as those discussed in class. In this component, be sure to:Define your population early
Use statistical data (i.e. prevalence or insistence)
Use other information/sources
Clearly explain and define this disease/disparity. In this component, be sure to:Define the disease/disparity in non-technical terms
Explain the physical symptoms of the disease on the individual and the family
Explain the psychosocial impacts of the disease on the individual and the family
Tell your audience (the director of the community-based mental health agency) about the causes of the health disparity. In this component, be sure to:Explain why this disparity is a significant social problem
Review and summarize current peer-reviewed empirical literature on the causes of this health disparityi.Identify what theories have been used to explain or investigate this disparity
ii.Identify the multiple factors at the individual, family, community, provider, or systems/policy level that explain the disparity
Research Paper #1: Guidelines
Your Research Paper #1 must follow these structural and academic guidelines:
Paper length is six to seven (6-7) pages, not including cover and reference pages
Citations and references are to be formatted in APA style
In total, you need ten (10) referencesAt least five (5) reputable references related to data and facts about the disparity/disease and population affected
At least five (5) references from original, peer-reviewed research articles related to the cause of the disparity
Paper must be uploaded to TurnItIn on Moodle 24-hours before deadlineStudents should check the similarity report, revise as necessary, and resubmit by the deadline
Research Paper #1 Marking Guide
Area
Expectations
Value
Component #1 Content
The paper identifies a specific population and health disparity that is described fully using data and other sources.
20
Component #2 Content
The paper describes concisely, and effectively the disease, physical symptoms, and psychosocial impacts on the individual and family.
20
Component #3 Content
The paper summarizes the current theoretical and empirical research on the causes of this health disparity in this population. The paper includes factors at multiple levels including individual, family, community, provider, or systems/policy levels.
20
Thesis
The paper’s introduction contains a problem as well as a plausible and concise thesis statement that gives the reader a sense of the paper’s overall direction.
5
Research
The paper uses the required number of reputable articles and statistical data to support the main points of the paper. All quotations and paraphrased ideas are properly cited, and used only to support the author’s ideas/main points and not used as part of the main premise of the paper or a paragraph. Paragraphs are not started with a quote, and all quotes are explained.
10
Critical Thinking
The paper reflects an ability to conceptualize and engage in critical thinking.
5
Structure
Paragraphs include clear topic statements that are supported by the content of the paragraph. Sentences are clearly written and ideas are clearly presented. Appropriate use of language and correct grammar, spelling and punctuation are present.
5
Clarity
The paper is clearly reasoned, expressed, and well-organized. The paper has a logical, clear progression from one paragraph to the next to make a persuasive point. Transition sentences are used to bridge ideas.
5
APA Mechanics
APA style is correctly used in the entire paper including the title page, pagination, headers, citations, and reference page.
10
Total
100
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