2. Use of technology to locate popular and professional reference material

3. Use of library technology to locate other sources of information

4. Locate and contact community resources (e.g. interviews, survey, observation)

5. Organized and concise note-taking

6. Correct referencing methods (guides will be posted on class blog)

7. Use of appendix items

8. Organizational and sequencing skills

9. Use of clear and concise written language skills

10. Correct format for presenting a written reportPHASE 1 – OUTLINE OF STUDY<br />OCTOBER 18, 2010<br />Name: ________________________________ ______/25 marks<br />The outline will typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font. Please staple this sheet to the front of your outline. <br />A. State your topic<br />B. State the importance of your topic /5<br /> *Why is it important to research this particular topic at this time? You must <br /> provide a clear justification for your study that includes an explanation as to <br /> it is relevant.<br />C. State your question and hypothesis /5<br /> *This will become the main focus of your report and should deal with ONE <br /> aspect of individuals/families in Canada. Any specialized terms used in your<br /> hypothesis must be defined.<br />D. Overview /5<br /> *Identify the sub-topics you intend to explore. These should be arranged in a <br /> logical fashion.<br />E. References /5<br /> *5 references minimum – 3 print and 2 digital – in a Works Consulted format<br />F. State Method of Investigation /2.5<br /> *Which methods would best suit your study? Give reasons for your choice(s)<br />G. State Any Limitations /2.5<br /> *What possible obstacles or problems do you anticipate? <br />CULMINATING PERFORMANCE TASK<br />Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society – HHS4M1<br />St. Jean de Brebeuf C.H.S.<br />The CPT for this course consists of a field study, research and a report. Students are invited to select a topic of choice from the list below. As part of the research process, students must also shed light on the Catholic Church’s position and/or teaching on the issue of choice. Please note: only two students may select a single topic. <br />Between Families: The Young Single<br />1. The Challenges of Being Single: Establishing a Meaningful Lifestyle<br />2. Effect of Cohabitation on Heterosexual Relationships<br />3. Pre-marital Sexual Relationships<br />4. The New “Meet Market”: Current Trends in Mate Selection<br />Newly Married Couple<br />5. Marriage Preparation Courses: Are They Successful?<br />6. What Makes a Successful Marriage?<br />7. Individuality, Independence and Freedom: Are They Compatible with Marriage?<br />8. Egalitarian Relationships: The Effects of Societal Sex Role Changes<br />9. Communication: The Key to Successful Relationships<br />10. The Division of Labour in the Home: Balancing Work and Home<br />Marriage – The Stresses<br />11. Coping with Stress: Family Therapy and Self-Help<br />12. The Effects of Unemployment on the Canadian Family<br />13. Domestic Violence (Wife/Husband Battering)<br />14. Separation and Divorce<br />15. Remarriage and Blended Families<br />Families with Children<br />16. Pregnancy and Infancy: The Changing Roles of Parents<br />17. Childless by Choice<br />18. The Emotional, Social, Economic and Legal Implications of Daycare<br />19. Child’s Play, Child’s Work<br />20. The Importance of the Father<br />21. Children, Education and Technology<br />22. Children with Disabilities – Physical, Cognitive, Psychological and Emotional<br />23. Children with Autism<br />Families with Adolescents<br />24. Adolescent Development: A Time of Social and Emotional Change<br />25. The Communication Gap Between Teens and Their Parents<br />26. Teenage Pregnancy<br />Families with Children Under Stress<br />27. Single-Parent Families<br />28. Child Abuse: Physical, Sexual and Emotional<br />29. Teenage Runaways<br />30. Teenaged Prostitution<br />31. The Death of a Child<br />The Family as a Launching Centre<br />32. The Mid-Life Crisis: Changing Goals, Priorities and Lifestyle<br />33. Grandparenting<br />The Aging Family<br />34. Preparing to Retire<br />35. The Aging Process – Physical, Social and Emotional Aspects<br />36. The Death of a Spouse<br />Families and Social Issues<br />37. Poverty<br />38. Immigration and Refugees<br />39. The Changing Role of Women and the Impact on the Evolution of the Family<br />40. Mental Illness<br />41. Suicide<br />42. Drugs and Alcohol Abuse<br />43. The Future of the Family – Predicting Future Trends<br />44. Gambling<br />