Requirements: 1. WORD COUNT you have a minimum of 1000 words (3 to 4 pages double spaced) for this assignment. You must put the word count at the top of your Word Document on the first line in the left hand corner. Failure to do so will result in point deduction. Use the following format: WORD COUNT: 1000 2. For this assignment you have a requirement of a minimum of 3 scholarly resources. Your text counts as the first scholarly resource. So you will have to research to find 2 more scholarly sources. Scholarly sources are referred to as academic, peer-reviewed, or refereed sources. 3. Read the text, Chapter 1 (this is your first scholarly resource). If you have a different year of the text read the chapter which discusses theory. Decide which family theory makes the most sense to you? As you are reading take notes as to why you think this particular theory makes sense to you. Perhaps it is because of certain family behaviors, or family crises you have experienced, maybe it is because of the spoken and unspoken roles within your family. 4. 2 points: Further research this theory finding a minimum of 2 additional peer reviewed scholarly sources (i.e., other texts, academic articles) to help you complete the rest of the assignment. ONE OF THE RESOURCES MUST BE AN EMPIRICAL ARTICLE MEANING IT MUST BE A PEER REVIEWD RESEARCH STUDY (the article will have an introduction, literature review, methods, results and discussion sections). 5. 15 points: Use the heading Theory Summary Use your text and additional resources to assist you in thoroughly summarizing the theory and outlining its concepts. Do not copy, cut and paste the theory from its source. Paraphrase as much as possible. Make sure to properly cite your sources as theory is not general knowledge and you must give credit to where you retrieved the information from. 6. 10 points: Next in
a separate paragraph use the heading Empirical Study Application. In this section: DISCUSS HOW YOUR EMPIRICAL STUDY USES THE THEORY TO SOLVE THE ISSUE or ISSUES PRESENTED IN THE STUDY. For example, your research study may have used Family Development Theory to prove or disprove todays families still typically pass through all the stages of Family Development theory (what happens to never married singles who adopt? Do they fit in Family Development Theory?. 7. (15 points) Next, in a separate paragraph use the heading My Family Application, answer why does this theory make the most sense to you? Write in full sentences. Think critically about this question. Does the theory do a good job at explaining for example family issues, behaviors, stress and coping, roles etc
How would you use this theory to help explain the behaviors and patterns in your family? Provide specific examples. Apply the theory and its concepts to your own family members and experiences. Elaborate on does the theory help you better understand your family functioning? Why or why not? 8. (3 points) Use short direct quotes (no more than 1 or 2 sentences) from your resources (text & articles etc. ) to support your answers. 9. Use proper APA in text citations and provide a references page. This assignment will be processed through Turnitin so make sure to properly cite. 10. (2 points) Upload your research articles to the assignment link with your submission. 12. (3 points) Apply a minimum of 6 concepts from the text and highlight them in yellow. 12. (- 1 point each error) Proofread for APA, spelling and grammatical errors.
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