In regards to discussion posts I generally follow the guidelines spelled out in Walden's grading rubric in regards to posts (see the grading rubric outlined in the course information section of blackboard). However, if you do not use APA format or references in at least your initial post, I will deduct at least 5 points for that (so please do that).  This is also the same rules for assignments, that they must follow APA style format. Also, in past courses I have been flexible in certain situations regarding delayed or late posts. I do believe that life sometimes gets in the way when we least expect it to. Please know that I would prefer a late post than no post at all.  However, I will not accept posts that are more than a week late.  If you are not able to post by the required date for whatever reason, just please let me know beforehand. As a rule, however, I do deduct points off the posts if they are late so as to be fair to those who post on time. In addition, I will be following very closely with Walden's Tunitin Policy, which I posted below. Therefore, any paper that is submitted to me with more than 30% of the paper with improperly cited passages (or to many cited passages) I will return the paper to you and ask for you to re-review it and for a re-write if necessary. You will not lose points if the original paper was submitted on-time, but will be given a limited period of time to review/rewrite the paper (2-3 days). I have provided an outline of what is specifically required for discussion posts and written assignments in this course: Discussion Posts: All posts to all discussions require APA citations and references. Each student is to respond to 2 other students’ posts for every discussion throughout the course.  This is the rule for this class; there are discrepancies in this on the Blackboard site. However, going forward,  If you post more than 6 response posts by day 5 you will be eligible for 3 points extra participation credit to make up for any lost points (my class rule). I will be posting on discussions and I am requiring a response from you so please check throughout the week for when respond to your discussion post (usually by day 5) All initial posts and response posts are due on the days specified on Blackboard (usually Day Three and Five).  If your post is late for whatever reason please make sure your posts are posted by Day 7.  I am no longer allowed to accept posts after Day 7 as per Walden’s Policy, and any posts. If you know that there is a circumstance that will prevent you for making the post on time or by Day 7, please email me to discuss. The way a reader (myself and other students) can see that you understand the information, theoretical models, concepts, and words you are discussing is to write about them in your own words as much as possible, tell us what the article authors said by paraphrasing, using your own language. Scholarly does not mean you have to write using multi-syllabic words. Writing a bit li.

1. In regards to discussion posts I generally follow the guidelines
spelled out in Walden's grading rubric in regards to posts (see
the grading rubric outlined in the course information section of
blackboard). However, if you do not use APA format or
references in at least your initial post, I will deduct at least 5
points for that (so please do that). This is also the same rules
for assignments, that they must follow APA style format. Also,
in past courses I have been flexible in certain situations
regarding delayed or late posts. I do believe that life sometimes
gets in the way when we least expect it to. Please know that I
would prefer a late post than no post at all. However, I will not
accept posts that are more than a week late. If you are not able
to post by the required date for whatever reason, just please let
me know beforehand. As a rule, however, I do deduct points off
the posts if they are late so as to be fair to those who post on
time.
In addition, I will be following very closely with
Walden's Tunitin Policy, which I posted below. Therefore, any
paper that is submitted to me with more than 30% of the paper
with improperly cited passages (or to many cited passages) I
will return the paper to you and ask for you to re-review it and
for a re-write if necessary. You will not lose points if the
original paper was submitted on-time, but will be given a
limited period of time to review/rewrite the paper (2-3 days).
I have provided an outline of what is specifically required for
discussion posts and written assignments in this course:
Discussion Posts:
All posts to all discussions require APA citations and

2. references. Each student is to respond to 2 other students’ posts
for every discussion throughout the course. This is the rule for
this class; there are discrepancies in this on the Blackboard site.
However, going forward, If you post more than 6 response
posts by day 5 you will be eligible for 3 points extra
participation credit to make up for any lost points (my class
rule).
I will be posting on discussions and I am requiring a response
from you so please check throughout the week for when respond
to your discussion post (usually by day 5)
All initial posts and response posts are due on the days
specified on Blackboard (usually Day Three and Five). If your
post is late for whatever reason please make sure your posts are
posted by Day 7. I am no longer allowed to accept posts after
Day 7 as per Walden’s Policy, and any posts. If you know that
there is a circumstance that will prevent you for making the post
on time or by Day 7, please email me to discuss.
The way a reader (myself and other students) can see that you
understand the information, theoretical models, concepts, and
words you are discussing is to write about them in your own
words as much as possible, tell us what the article authors said
by paraphrasing, using your own language. Scholarly does not
mean you have to write using multi-syllabic words. Writing a
bit like you talk is fine if the reader can understand and if your
spelling and grammar are correct.
Read the rubric before and while you write. Let it guide you as
to what you write. This is straightforward. In discussion posts
you can draft a post in a word document where you have pasted
the instructions for each point to be made in the post. You can
then write your answer/post right under this instruction and
copy and paste the whole thing onto the discussion list. This can
help you stay on track.
The idea in discussions is to have as much of a conversation as
possible. Notice that the “feedback” rubric score for “excellent”
says: RESPONSES --if you fail to respond at all, the grade for
feedback is 0 out of 10 points. This does not even consider

3. quality of posts, doing nothing causes a loss of 10 points
CITATIONS AND REFERENCES: Initial posts and the 2
required responses must have citations and references from the
professional literature. Using only the case as a reference/cite
is NOT sufficient. This is a vignette, it is not research that will
back up a claim. Every post should have a claim you are
making (e.g. "I think an eco map is good to use here",
"Strengths based is best here", "Women in violent relationships
often attempt to leave 9 times before leaving for good). You
then must have a cite/ref. that backs up this claim, e.g. an
article that states eco maps are good to use in situations similar
to the case under discussion.
Written Assignments:
Walden University has a strict policy on written assignments,
whereas all papers are required to follow APA format. The only
exception is that they no longer require a running head on the
papers. Most of you already adhere to this format and I have
not been as strict in my grading when reviewing your papers on
this, but going forward (Week 7 and beyond) I will now follow
closely to Walden University requirements and the rubric. The
outline for an APA paper is below, and I have attached a sample
for your review.
In addition, as I mentioned in my introductory post at the
beginning of the quarter. following very closely with
Walden's Tunitin Policy, which I posted below. Therefore, any
paper that is submitted to me with more than 30% of the paper
with improperly cited passages (or too many cited passages) I
will return the paper to you and ask for you to re-review it and
for a re-write if necessary. You will not lose points if the
original paper was submitted on-time, but will be given a
limited period of time to review/rewrite the paper (2-3 days).
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

4. APA Format Outline: In general, your paper should follow
these formatting guidelines:
Margin. Although formerly, the required measurement for
margins is 1 ½ inch, now, it is required that margins on all sides
(top, bottom, left, right) should each just measure one (1) inch.
Font Size and Type. Font for text all throughout the paper
should be 12-pt., Times New Roman.
Spacing. Double-space for the whole document, including
appendices, footnotes, tables and figures. For spacing after
punctuation, space once after commas, colons and semicolons
within sentences and space twice after punctuation marks that
end sentences.
Text Alignment and Indentation. Alignment should be flush left,
or aligned to the left creating uneven right margin.
Active Voice. Traditionally, the APA writing format requires
writing in an impersonal form. That is, refraining from using
pronouns such as ‘I' or ‘We' in your statements. Now, it has
changed. Most disciplines require the active voice. An example
of this would be, instead of writing “according to the study,” it
should be “according to our study.” This way, papers are made
to be as active as possible.
Order of Pages and Pagination. The order of pages should
follow this format:
Title Page > Abstract > Body > References > Appendices >
Footnotes > Tables > Figures
The page number should appear one inch from the right corner
of the paper on the first line of each page. The title page will
serve as the Page 1 of your paper.
Title Page
The Title Page should contain the title of your paper, your name
as its author (including co-authors), your institutional
affiliation/s and author note if applicable. In case there's no
institutional affiliation, just indicate your city and state or your
city and country instead.
As mentioned earlier, your title page will serve as your Page 1.
It should be typed centered on the page. If it requires more than

5. one line, please be reminded to double-space between all lines.
Your name appears double-spaced as well, below the paper title.
The author note is where information about the author's
departmental affiliation is stated, or acknowledgements of
assistance or financial support are made, as well as the mailing
address for future correspondence.
Abstract
The Abstract of your paper contains a brief summary of the
entirety of your research paper. It usually consists of just 150-
250 words, typed in block format. The Abstract begins on a new
page, Page 2. All numbers in your Abstract should be typed as
digits rather than words, except those that begin a sentence.
Body
The body of your research paper begins on a new page, Page 3.
The whole text should be typed flush-left with each paragraph's
first line indented 5-7 spaces from the left. Also, avoid
hyphenating words at ends of line.
Text Citation and References
Text Citations are important to avoid issues of plagiarism.
When documenting source materials, the author/s and date/s of
the sources should be cited within the body of the paper. The
main principle here is that, all ideas and words of others should
be properly and formally acknowledged.
The Reference Section lists all the sources you've previously
cited in the body of your research paper. It states the author/s of
the source, the material's year of publication, the name or title
of the source material, as well as its electronic retrieval
information, if these were gathered from the Internet.
Appendices
The Appendix is where unpublished tests or other descriptions
of complex equipment or stimulus materials are presented.
apaformat.pdf
SOCW 6200 week10 and 11

6. Week 10: Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sexism,
Power and Privilege
Introduction
In order to understand and assess human behavior, one must be
aware of the pressures that gender-based stereotypes have on
people. Social workers need to understand how human diversity
affects behavior.
—Zaslow and Kirst-Ashman (2016, p. 431)
Gender expectations and gender roles are most evident when
they are being violated. When people defy the gender roles that
a particular society defines as “normal,” tension and pressure to
conform to those roles arises. It is this tension that creates an
impact on one’s personal and professional environment, as it
can affect psychological development and impact behavior. This
week consider the differences among gender, gender identity,
and gender expression as they relate to power and privilege.
References
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016). Understanding
human behavior and the social environment (10th ed.). Boston,
MA: Cengage Learning.
Objectives
Students will:
· Analyze impact of sexual identity and gender role on one’s
social environment
· Analyze impact of sexual identity and gender role on one’s
behavior
· Analyze impact of sexual identity and gender role on one’s
self esteem
· Create a bio-psycho-social assessment
Required
· Bos, H. M. W., Sanfort, T. G. M., de Bruyn, E. H., &
Hakvoort, E. M. (2008). Same-sex attraction, social
relationships, psychsocial functioning, and school performance

7. in early adolescence. Developmental Psychology, 44(1), 59–68.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Required
· Braly. J. (2002). Oliver’s pink bicycle [Audio file]. Retrieved
from http://themoth.org/posts/stories/olivers-pink-bicycle
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 7 minutes.
1.
· Discussion: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender
Expression
Think about the moment in which you became aware of your
sexual orientation. Do you recall making a conscious choice to
be gay or straight? Some believe that gender identity and sexual
expression is a choice, or more likely, that “people choose to be
gay.” The counter to that belief is that one does not “choose”
his or her sexual orientation; it simply is. This week you
consider how people’s reactions to someone’s gender identity or
sexual orientation impacts his or her environment and
experience.
When adolescents question their sexual orientation or gender
identity, they encounter various reactions from individuals in
their environment. For this Discussion, consider how people’s
reactions to someone’s gender identity or sexual orientation
may impact his or her environment and experience.
Post by Day 3 your answer to the following question:
· How might potential reactions to an adolescent’s questioning
of their sexual identity, or gender role, impact their social
environment, behavior and self-esteem?
· As social workers, what role can we play in assuring the best
outcomes for these adolescents?
Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.
2.
· Project: Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment

8. Assessing a client’s biological, psychological, and social
history is a holistic approach that is an essential aspect of social
work practice. Since one area often affects the other two, it is
important to get as accurate an assessment as possible when
working with a client. Social workers use the bio-psycho-social
tool to communicate specific information, and possible
conclusions, about a client to other professionals. It is, at once,
a summary of current issues and problems; a listing of past
factors that may be relevant to the current situation; and a
description of potential issues that may have an effect on the
client in the future. In addition to describing the client’s
challenges and problems, the assessment identifies strengths
and assets that are available to provide support. For this
Assignment you create a bio-psycho-social assessment.
Submit by Day 7 a 8 to 10-page paper that focuses on an
adolescent from one of the case studies presented in this course.
For this assignment, complete a bio-psycho-social assessment
and provide an analysis of the assessment. This assignment is
divided into two parts:
Part A: Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment: The assessment should
be written in professional language and include sections on each
of the following:
· Presenting issue (including referral source)
· Demographic information
· Current living situation
· Birth and developmental history
· School and social relationships
· Family members and relationships
· Health and medical issues (including psychological and
psychiatric functioning, substance abuse)
· Spiritual development
· Social, community, and recreational activities
· Client strengths, capacities, and resources
Part B: Analysis of Assessment. Address each of the following:
· Explain the challenges faced by the client(s)—for example,
drug addiction, lack of basic needs, victim of abuse, new school

9. environment, etc.
· Analyze how the social environment affects the client.
· Identify which human behavior or social theories may guide
your practice with this individual and explain how these
theories inform your assessment.
· Explain how you would use this assessment to develop
mutually agreed-upon goals to be met in order to address the
presenting issue and challenges face by the client.
· Explain how you would use the identified strengths of the
client(s) in a treatment plan.
· Explain how you would use evidence-based practice when
working with this client and recommend specific intervention
strategies (skills, knowledge, etc.) to address the presenting
issue.
· Analysis the ethical issues present in the case. Explain how
will you address them.
· Describe the issues will you need to address around cultural
competence.
Week 11: Suicide
Introduction
Suicide can occur during almost any time of life. However, it
might be considered especially critical in the years of
adolescence and youth.
—Zaslow and Kirst-Ashman (2016, p. 360)
Competent social workers are knowledgeable about indicators
of potential suicidal behavior. Understanding how to recognize
and respond to someone who is contemplating ending his or her
life is an important aspect of competent social work practice.

10. No one can prevent another from taking his or her own life, but
when there is an understanding about what precipitates this
desire, the chances for a successful intervention can be greatly
improved. This week consider the reasons, indicators, and
interventions surrounding the potential act of suicide.
References
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016). Understanding
human behavior and the social environment (10th ed.). Boston,
MA: Cengage Learning.
Objectives
Students will:
· Analyze indicators of suicidal behavior present in a case study
· Evaluate responses to indicators of suicidal behavior
RequiredSinger, J. B., & Slovak, K. (2011). School social
workers’ experiences with youth suicidal behavior: An
exploratory study. Children & Schools, 33(4), 215–228.
Required
· Russell, S. T., & Joyner, K. (2001). Adolescent sexual
orientation and suicide risk: Evidence from a natural study.
American Journal of Public Health, 91(8), 1276–1281.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
· Miers, D, Abbott, D., & Springer, P. R. (2012). A
phenomenological study of family needs following the suicide
of a teenager. Death Studies, 36(2), 118–133.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Optional
· Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Required
· Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014).
Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International
Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
· The Parker Family

11. Required
· Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Parker family (Episode
3) [Video file]. In Sessions. Retrieved from
https://class.waldenu.edu
3.
· Discussion Question: Indicators of Suicide
Increased stress levels, feeling hopeless and alone, being
bullied, or experiencing repeated physical or sexual abuse could
all be reasons why some adolescents consider suicide.
Adolescent suicide has far-reaching consequences on families,
friends, communities, and schools. For this Discussion, use the
Parker Family case study to consider the indicators of suicide.
Also think about how you might react to students in this
situation if you were a social worker in a school.
Post by Day 3 your answer to the following:
· After learning about the character in the Parker Family case
study, imagine that you were the school social worker. Which
indicators would you have looked for and why.
· How would you have responded to each of those indicators?
· What kinds of questions would you have asked and why?
Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.
In
regards
to
discussion
posts

12. I
generally
follow
the
guidelines
spelled
out
in
Walden's
grading
rubric
in
regards
to
posts
(see
the
grading

13. rubric
outlined
in
the
course
information
section
of
blackboard).
However,
if
you
do
not
use
APA
format
or

14. references
in
at
least
your
initial
post,
I
will
deduct
at
least
5
points
for
that
(so
please

15. do
that).
This
is
also
the
same
rules
for
assignments,
that
they
must
follow
APA
style
format.

16. Also,
in
past
courses
I
have
been
fle
xible
in
certain
situations
regarding
delayed
or
late
posts.
I
do

17. believe
that
life
sometimes
gets
in
the
way
when
we
least
expect
it
to.
Please
know
that
I

18. would
prefer
a
late
post
than
no
post
at
all.
However,
I
will
not
accept
posts
that

19. are
more
than
a
week
late.
If
you
are
not
able
to
post
by
the
required
date
for

20. whatever
reason,
just
please
let
me
know
beforehand.
As
a
rule,
however,
I
do
deduct
points
off
the

21. posts
if
they
are
late
so
as
to
be
fair
to
those
who
post
on
time.
In

22. addition,
I
will
be
following
very
closely
with
Walden's
Tunitin
Policy,
which
I
posted
below.
Therefore,
any
paper

23. that
is
submitted
to
me
with
more
than
30%
of
the
paper
with
improperly
cited
passages
(or
to

24. many
cited
passages)
I
will
return
the
paper
to
you
and
ask
for
you
to
re
-
review
it

25. and
for
a
re
-
write
if
necessary.
You
will
not
lose
points
if
the
original
paper
was
submitted

26. on
-
time,
but
will
be
given
a
limited
period
of
time
to
review/rewrite
the
paper
(2
-
3
days).

27. I
have
provided
an
outline
of
what
is
specifica
lly
required
for
discussion
posts
and
written
assignments

28. in
this
course:
Discussion
Posts:
All
posts
to
all
discussions
require
APA
citations
and
references.
Each
student
is

29. to
respond
to
2
other
students’
posts
for
every
discussion
throughout
the
course.
This
is
the
rule
for

30. this
class;
there
are
discrepancies
in
this
on
the
Blackboard
site.
H
owever,
going
forward,
If
you
post

31. more
than
6
response
posts
by
day
5
you
will
be
eligible
for
3
points
extra
participation
credit

32. to
make
up
for
any
lost
points
(my
class
rule).
I
will
be
posting
on
discussions
and
I

33. am
requiring
a
response
from
you
so
please
check
throughout
the
week
for
when
respond
to
your
discussion

34. post
(usually
by
day
5)
In regards to discussion posts I generally follow the guidelines
spelled out in
Walden's grading rubric in regards to posts (see the grading
rubric outlined in
the course information section of blackboard). However, if you
do not use APA
format or references in at least your initial post, I will deduct at
least 5 points for
that (so please do that). This is also the same rules for
assignments, that they
must follow APA style format. Also, in past courses I have been
flexible in certain
situations regarding delayed or late posts. I do believe that life
sometimes gets in
the way when we least expect it to. Please know that I would
prefer a late post
than no post at all. However, I will not accept posts that are
more than a week
late. If you are not able to post by the required date for
whatever reason, just
please let me know beforehand. As a rule, however, I do deduct

35. points off the
posts if they are late so as to be fair to those who post on time.
In addition, I will be following very closely with Walden's
Tunitin Policy, which I
posted below. Therefore, any paper that is submitted to me with
more than 30%
of the paper with improperly cited passages (or to many cited
passages) I will
return the paper to you and ask for you to re-review it and for a
re-write if
necessary. You will not lose points if the original paper was
submitted on-time,
but will be given a limited period of time to review/rewrite the
paper (2-3 days).
I have provided an outline of what is specifically required for
discussion posts and
written assignments in this course:
Discussion Posts:
All posts to all discussions require APA citations and
references. Each student is to
respond to 2 other students’ posts for every discussion
throughout the course. This is
the rule for this class; there are discrepancies in this on the
Blackboard site. However,
going forward, If you post more than 6 response posts by day 5
you will be eligible
for 3 points extra participation credit to make up for any lost
points (my class rule).
I will be posting on discussions and I am requiring a response
from you so please
check throughout the week for when respond to your discussion
post (usually by day
5)

36. Macro System Analysis and Change Plan Proposal
In my community there really isn’t anywhere for a pregnant
female to go if they have nowhere else to go. I would like to
look more into way to help the females who need shelter and
ways to have a safe place to go. There are several teens
pregnant and it’s their first kid and they are on their own. It
doesn’t help to have a little help. I know there are
organizations that could help these lady’s and it would be nice
to have one here nearby.