Define The Problem/Program Objective And Background Of The Study
Overview
In this assignment, you will write either a Problem Statement for a Research Proposal or a Program Objective Statement for a Program Evaluation Proposal and provide a review of the literature. Note: You will select either a Research Proposal or a Program Evaluation.
Research Proposal Topic:
The correlation between child abuse/neglect and mental health. I’m currently a Child Protective Investigator, and I see firsthand how child abuse/neglect affects the mental health of children and how they struggle all through their lives. This proposal will also demonstrate how I can further advocate for children in these situations
Instructions
Include the following components in your assignment.
Introduction
· Provide a short introduction to the paper.
Problem Statement/Program Objective
· Create a concise, one-page Problem Statement or Program Objective that describes the population of focus and identifies the social problem or program challenge of interest and what is known about the problem or challenge.
· Analyze diversity, equity, and inclusion issues that impact the social problem or program objective.
Literature Review
· Synthesize current literature published in the last five years that addresses your selected population and social problem or program objective.
· What are best practices?
· What specific aspect of the problem or program challenge merit continued investigation or research? (For example, what is not known?)
Conclusion
· Provide a short conclusion to the paper.
Additional Requirements
· References: Include a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed journal articles. Only one can be older than five years.
· Length of paper: Maximum of 3–4 pages; one-page Problem Statement/Program Objective Statement and a 2–3 page literature review.
· Communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for members of the human services profession. Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
· APA Style and Format: Use appropriate APA style and formatting for citations and references. Refer to Academic WriterLinks to an external site. or Evidence and APALinks to an external site. in the Capella Writing Center.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and grading criteria:
· Competency 2: Apply historical and current human systems (individual, interpersonal, group, family, organizational, community, and societal systems) and research findings about client, organizational, and community needs and the social, economic, and cultural impacts to solve issues in for-profit, nonprofit, and government settings.
· Create a concise problem statement or program objective that describes the population of focus, identifies the social problem or program challenge of interest and what is known about the problem/challenge.
· Synthesize current literature that addresses the selected population and social problem or program objective.
· Competency 3: Collaborate with diverse stakeholders within the community to coordinate and manage direct-service programs to best meet client, organizational, and community needs and promote empowerment, community engagement, advocacy, and collaboration in for-profit, nonprofit, and government organizations.
· Analyze diversity, equity or inclusion issues which impact the social problem or program objective.
· Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for members of the human services profession.
· Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for members of the human services profession.
