Introduction: The introduction explains the purpose of the writing. Typically, the introduction of an essay includes the thesis or purpose statement. A thesis or purpose statement includes the topic plus the reason for writing about the topic.
Background: In this section of the paper, you should present a description of the case study and the historical background of the case based on the scholarly literature. You should also include demographic information about the individuals in the case study and their community.
Problems and Needs Analysis: This part of the paper should highlight the problems and needs of individuals described in the case study. These problems and needs should be those that are typically addressed by human services professionals. You should also include demographic information about the individuals in the case study and their community.
Human Services Planning: The following questions should be addressed in this section of the paper: What are you finding in the current scholarly literature and in human services organizations (as described on their websites) regarding how the problems and needs identified in your case study are and are not being addressed?
Ethical Issues: Your case study should address typical ethical challenges and dilemmas that are faced by human services professionals based on ethical codes from the human services field. What are the ethical challenges involved in addressing the specific problems with the specific population and specific problems you have identified? What role do informed consent and patients’ rights play in serving this population?
Conclusion: An effective conclusion briefly restates the thesis (from the introduction) and reiterates the key points made in the paper.
References: Include a list of the cited sources within the paper, using APA format.
Font: 12-point Times or Times New Roman, double-spaced.
Writing: Writing should be clear, organized, and free of errors; it should also follow professional standards.
Research: Use at least four academic sources, at least two of those sources should not be textbooks. In addition, include information from at least two government or human services organization websites to address demographics and the problem being experienced (six sources total).
Length: Your paper should be 2–3 pages, not including the cover page or reference page.
Format: Follow current APA style and formatting guidelines.
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