To complete this essay option, you must submit answers to BOTH essay questions below.
Purpose
The essay questions has two purposes:
deepen your understanding of material covered in weeks 1 – 7
provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of the material covered in weeks 1 – 7.
Grading Criteria
This assignment will be graded using the attached rubric.
Please use APA style (e.g., headings, in-text citations, references, etc.) and at least one reputable source.
Reputable sources:
peer-reviewed journal articles published since 2018 (articles related to historical events can be older)
government sources
the course text book
other sources approved by Dr. Edwards
Essay Question 1 – What is social welfare policy?
(Remember to submit a response to Essay Question 1 and Question 2.)
Please answer the following questions in paragraph format using the guidelines above.
What is social welfare policy?
Why is social policy important to social workers?
What factors influence social policy?
What is the purpose of social policy?
What factors influence social welfare systems?
Essay Question 2 – Social Welfare and Colonial America
