Impact Paper Assignment Instructions
The focus of this assignment is on situational and environmental elements that impact normal development. You may select any of the topics below for the focus of your impact assignment.
Intructions
Your Impact Paper Assignment must be at least 6 pages including:
a title page
4 – 6 pages in the body
a reference page.
A minimum of 3 scholarly sources + interaction with the textbook. Properly cite all sources. You must use these sources to provide an overview of the most meaningful information from your sources that helps you understand the topic.
This paper must be written in current APA format. We use APA 7th edition, the professional style.
Introduction
How is the topic defined or conceptualized?
Importance to the field of human development
Developmental Impact
At what age and stage does this issue typically impact a person?
What is its potential impact on a person’s development progress?
What is the impact to cognitive, social, emotional, relationship, and/or moral dimensions of development?
Faith & Professional Perspectives
Are there Christian principles or biblical themes that provide explanation or clarification you want to include?
What are the most important considerations for human services providers to know as they work with individuals and families experiencing this impact to development?
Resources
Provide 2 suggestions of educational readings that you might suggest if a client was impacted by your topic. What reading materials would be most beneficial and appropriate for your clients? You must research literature, read reviews and excerpts, and become knowledgable and comfortable with the content of the materials.
Then, make 2 suggestions of the best information you found and would be comfortable recommending to clients. Provide the title, a link to the source, and a 1-paragraph explanation of the content.
Provide 2 referral sources that you could recommend to clients. Research providers in your local area that offer services and care related to your impact topic.
Provide a web link to the agency or organization. Under the link, provide a 1-paragraph explanation of services they provide that are related to your topic and why you would recommend it.
