ESSAY
INSTRUCTIONS
In Modules/Weeks 3, 4, and 5, you will read the provided essay topic, noting carefully all the pertinent issues to address. You will then write an essay of at least 700 words, drawing information from this course, outside readings, and presentations for that module/week. The essay must be strongly supported with proper citations of 2–3 current, scholarly sources in current APA format; include a reference page at the end. These sources must be less than 10 years old. DO NOT write opinions, but support your answers to the questions with your readings.
ESSAY TOPIC
Essay 1 – Family Systems
Explain in detail (using course readings/presentations from this and the last module/week) the relationship between family systems and healthy development. How can one discern a healthy family system? What are the determining factors that distinguish healthy family systems? Discuss the effects of an unhealthy family system on development. Give details on family systems and how they affect physical (neural), emotional, spiritual, and social development. Are differing viewpoints considered, analyzed, and treated?
TEXT & CHAPTERS USE FOR ESSAY
Broderick, P. C., &Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4thed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
ISBN13: 978-0-13-294288-1
ISBN10: 0-13-294288-7
CHAPTERS 3 THRU 6 OF BOOK
GRADING RUBRIC
ESSAY GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria Points Possible Points
Earned
Introduction 0 to 5 points
• Is there a clear thesis statement?
• Does the introduction provide a clear overview of the paper’s contents?
Content 0 to 25 points
• Are the issues raised in the topic properly treated?
• Are differing viewpoints considered, analyzed, and treated?
• Is the analysis thorough?
• Is the 700-word word count met?
Conclusion 0 to 5 points
• Does the conclusion offer a good summary of issues treated in the paper?
• Does the conclusion offer suggestions for further study?
Materials/
Sources 0 to 5 points
• Does the reference page contain at least 2–3 current, scholarly sources?
• Are materials properly cited and quoted in current APA format?
• Are the sources less than 10 years old?
Structure 0 to 5 points
• Are the transitions between paragraphs and sections clear?
• Are proper headings used?
• Is the treatment of the topic logically oriented?
Style 0 to 5 points
• Does the paper use current APA format correctly?
• Is the paper without spelling and grammar errors?
Total
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