Community Assessment Discussion Paper

Community Assessment Discussion PaperSelect a community problem for which you will conduct an abbreviated assessment that may be related to the field placement, such as the need for improved job opportunities for adults living with developmental disabilities or the need for more social work-based mental and emotional health services. (I have selected the need for more social work-based mental and emotional health services) You will demonstrate the ability to use secondary data and research findings and conduct key informant interviews to understand the problem.identify community assets that can be used to help address the issues and describe how you would understand the problem from the perspective of individuals directly affected by it.Write a 6- to 8-page research paper (APA style 7th Edition) and include· an introduction to the population (protecting confidentiality)· the proposed or needed change· what current research indicates (and leaves out) Cite at least 5 source from outside of class material· what the affected population says about the issues (either informed by interviews, observation, and/or research).You will summarize your findings so that we may all learn from the diverse community issues that you select.Community Assessment
Select a community problem for which you will conduct an abbreviated assessment that
may be related to the field placement, such as the need for improved job opportunities
for adults living with developmental disabilities or the need for more social work-based
mental and emotional health services.  You will demonstrate the ability to use
secondary data and research findings and conduct key informant interviews to
understand the problem.
identify community assets that can be used to help address the issues and describe
how you would understand the problem from the perspective of individuals directly
affected by it.
Write a 6- to 8-page research paper (APA style 7th Edition) and include
 an introduction to the population (protecting confidentiality)
 the proposed or needed change
 what current research indicates (and leaves out) Cite at least 5 source from
outside of class material
 what the affected population says about the issues (either informed by
interviews, observation, and/or research).You will summarize your findings so that we may all learn from the diverse community issues
that you select.Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeIntroduction10 pts
Exceeds Standard
Exceptional description of
population that attends to
details while protecting
confidentiality.8 pts
Meets Standard
Population clearly
stated and
confidentiality
protected.5 pts
Nearly Meets the Standard
Population stated but not
clearly.Confidentiality
protected.3 pts
No Evidence/Does Not
Meet Standard
Population not clearly
stated or lack of
protection of
confidentiality.10 ptsThis criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeProposed/need
change and current
research20 pts
Exceeds Standard
Proposed or need change
articulately presented and
current research presented in
a complete and critical
fashion.16 pts
Meets Standard
Proposed or needed
change identified and
current research
mentioned.10 pts
Nearly Meets the Standard
Proposed or needed change
identified but current
research not mentioned or
inadequately mentioned.3 pts
No Evidence/Does Not
Meet Standard
Proposed or needed
change not identified or
current research not
mentioned.20 ptsThis criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeSecondary
data findings10 pts
Exceeds Standard
Secondary data represents diverse
sources of information and is clearly
presented in an unbiased manner.8 pts
Meets Standard
Adequate secondary
data collected and
reported.5 pts
Nearly Meets the
Standard
Some secondary
data collected and
reported.3 pts
No Evidence/Does Not
Meet Standard
Limited to no evidence of
the use of secondary data.
10 ptsThis criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeIdentification
of community assets3 pts
Exceeds Standard
Community assets are
thoroughly and clearly
identified.2 pts
Meets Standard
Adequate identification
of community assets.1 pts
Nearly Meets the
Standard
Identification of some
community assets.0 pts
No Evidence/Does Not Meet
Standard
No identification of
community assets or poor
addressed.3 ptsThis criterion is linked
to a Learning
OutcomeGrammar and
writing style2 pts
Exceeds Standard
No grammatical errors noted.
Well-written.1 pts
Meets Standard
Few grammatical errors noted.
Adequately written.0 pts
No Evidence/Does Not Meet Standard
Substantial grammatical errors impacting the
content and readability.2 ptsTotal Points: 45
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