IMPACT ASSIGNMENT: PART 1 INSTRUCTIONS

You may select any of the topics below for the focus of your impact assignment. If you have another topic of interest that is not on the list, you must get approval from your instructor prior to starting your impact assignment.

Impact Assignment:

Part 1 must be at least 6 pages including a title page, 4pages in the body, and a reference page. Note: You may have up to 6pages in the body of your paper. In addition, you must include your textbook and at least 3 other scholarly sources as you develop your paper.

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.

Topics:

Death of a Parent (impact on child)

Use the following headings to organize your paper. Provide insight to these questions from your reading and research on the topic:

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.

References

Provide a complete list of references in current APA format that you used to inform your paper.

Writing Guidelines:

Your references can include peer-reviewed journal articles found in Liberty's library or credibleweb resources; if you are not sure of the credibility of your web resource, ask your instructor before using it.

Provide appropriate citations and references for any information you use in this paper.

Write the paper using professional writing etiquette and consult the Liberty Writing Center if you have questions about grammar or format.

Remember that all work must be your own and plagiarism is not tolerated.

Be sure to review the plagiarism policy in your syllabus. Make sure to use in-text citations throughout your paper.

Anything that is not common knowledge or is not an original thought mustbe cited or it is considered plagiarism.

Direct quotes should not be used, but rather you should rephrase ideas into your own words.

In-text citations shouldbe in current APA format (Author, Year).

IMPACT ASSIGNMENT: PART 2 INSTRUCTIONS

You will use the information you have gathered and the insight you have gained from Impact Assignment: Part 1to develop a PowerPoint Presentation of at least 15 slides, including a title slide and a reference slide.

Do not exceed 16 slides of content.This presentation must be createdas if you are presenting information to a group of clients regarding the impact your topic has on development.

Assume that they are unfamiliar with your topic and are seeking your help understanding the impact this topic has on them or their family members.

You must use your textbook and the sources you used in Part 1; however, you can also use other relevant sources of informationto develop your PowerPoint Presentation. Include appropriate citations to your sources at the bottom of each slide.

Your presentation must include these slides:

Title slide (Slide 1)

Introduction

• How is the topic defined or conceptualized? (Slide 2)

Developmental Impact slides

• At what age and stage does this issue typically impact a person? (Slide 3)

• What is its potential impact on a person's development progress? (Slide 4)

• What is the impact to cognitive, social, emotional, relationship, and/or moral dimensions of development? (Slides 5-6)

Client Awareness:

• How does this topic impact the individual's environment? (Slide 7)

• How does this topic impact the individual's family? (Slide 8)

• What are the best strategies for dealing with this from an individual or family support perspective? (Slides 9-10)

Faith & Professional Perspectives

• Are there Christian principles or biblical themes that provide explanation or clarification you want to include? (Slide 11)

• What can clients expect you to be able to do to help them (you, as a human service professional, or your agency)? (Slide 12)

Resources - Educational readings (These can be the same ones used in Part 1.)

• 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 mustresearch 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. (Slide 13)

Resources- Referral sources

• 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. (Slide 14)

References

Provide a complete list of references in current APA format that you used to inform your presentation. A minimum of 4are required. (Slide 15)

Writing Guidelines:

Include speaking notes for Slides 2-12. Speaking notes are text notes that only the presenter sees during the presentation.

You can add these to your presentation by clicking on "click to add notes" at the bottom of each slide when you are viewing it to edit or develop it further.

When presenting a PowerPoint presentation, you onlyneed to include the most relevant information on your slides.

However, sometimes you may want to speak about those relevant points in more detail. Including speaking notes allows you to view extended details while presenting and go beyond just reading from your slides.

This is a "best practice" for professional presentations, which is why they must be included in your assignment.

In your presentation, do not write in paragraph form, but rather you must use headings, complete statements, and bullet points to organize your slide content.

Use an attractive, professional background. You may use images, but do not let them overwhelm your slides. Avoid flashing transitions.

Use consistent language appropriate for your client audience as well as consistent fonts, colors, and writing styles.