| For this class you are required to write a formal paper, in APA format. The paper is to be between 1500 and 2000 words in length ( word count does not include title page, abstract, appendix or reference page).
Requirements
Your paper, of 1500 to 2000 words, in APA format will be due to the instructor no later than the End of Week 7. The paper must be submitted in Word or RTF for grading. The paper will be worth 100 points. Please submit your paper via the Dropbox. Do not post it to the discussions.
Each of you will be assuming a role of a School Counselor in charge of presenting a sex education course to either the student body or their parents.
You may choose your target audience from the following:
Early Adolescence: ages 13 thru 16.
Your paper will be graded on the following:
APA Title Page based upon the 5th edition of APA format. See the APA Paper Guide, the nuts and bolts for an example paper using APA style. You may also want to check the grading Rubric below for details. Your grade will be based upon this version of APA.
An Abstract presented in APA style.
Content of your Paper
A strong Introduction that identifies the needs of your target audience and to emphasize your goals in providing the necessary information.
The Body should consist of the material you have chosen to present and the purpose for your chosen audience.
Hint: discuss your decision process on what topics you would present to your chosen audience and in subsequent paragraphs describe in detail the topics you have chosen to present.
A strong Conclusion which summarizes your thought processes and how well your material has met the needs identified in the introduction.
Appendix; This will be an outline of the actual presentation you plan to provide. You may provide a PowerPoint presentation if desired but this is not required; and, does not replace the requirement for an Appendix.
Reference List in APA format.
NOTE: All content should be researched and referenced, not based on personal opinion. I expect you to have at least 5 references (including the text for the course). When giving your reason’s for choosing the material you use support your decisions with research. All material used should be referenced both in the paper and in the Reference Listing in APA style. Review the Plagiarism & Paraphrasing topic for the rules of conduct regarding plagiarism, etc.
1 – Paper will be presented in APA format
Title Page with running head 5 Points
Provide a Title page in APA format with a running head and appropriate pagination in APA format.
Abstract
5 Points
Provide an abstract after the title page
In-body referencing 5 Points
Within the body of the paper provide appropriate references in APA format. Review the Plagiarism and Paraphrasing topic for help on paraphrasing. Provide references for the sources of information you are including in the paper.
Reference List 5 Points
Include at least 5 sources, including the text and presented in APA format
2 – Content of Paper
Introduction to your paper
10 Points
Provide a discussion of the age range you have chosen and why it is the most important age range.
Discuss the needs of the age range you have chosen.
Discuss your goals in presenting this material.
Body of your paper 40 Points
Provide a summary of your decision process on what topics you will present to your chosen audience.
Discuss the material you have chosen to present and the purpose of the information for your chosen audience.
Describe in detail the topics you have chosen to present to your audience.
Conclusion to your paper 10 Points
Provide a strong Conclusion which summarizes your thought processes and how well your material has met the needs identified in the introduction.
Appendix 10 Points
An outline of the actual presentation you plan to provide. You may provide a PowerPoint presentation, if desired, but this is notREQUIRED.
Word Count
10 Points
The body of your paper should be between 1500 – 2000 words. The word count does not include Title Page, Abstract, Reference List, or Appendix.
Total
100 Points |
