ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Topic: Community Violence and Schools
Community Explored: Belmont Cragin
Question to Answer in the Essay:
How does community violence affect students’ academic performance and emotional well-being in schools, and what interventions can schools implement to mitigate these effects?
PAPER REQUIREMENTS
Length:
5–6 pages (excluding the title page and references).
Sources:
8 total sources:
6 peer-reviewed scholarly sources (e.g., journal articles, academic books).
2 popular sources (e.g., credible news articles, reputable blogs, government websites).
Sources must be accurate, relevant, and appropriate for an academic paper.
Sources do not need to focus specifically on Belmont Cragin, but they must relate to the broader topic of community violence and schools. In the paper, connect these findings to Belmont Cragin through examples and analysis.
Formatting and Writing Standards:
Use APA 7th Edition guidelines:
12-point font, Times New Roman.
Double-spaced.
Title page, in-text citations, and a reference page.
The paper must be perfectly formatted, with no errors in APA style.
Writing must be clear, concise, and straight to the point, with proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
Content should be directly relevant to the topic and avoid unnecessary tangents or filler.
PAPER STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Briefly summarize the assets and challenges identified during the community-mapping project in Belmont Cragin:
Assets: Explain why these are beneficial to the community.
Challenges: Explain how they create barriers or obstacles for the community.
Highlight significant insights gained from the community-mapping process in Belmont Cragin.
Select one challenge/barrier (community violence) and explain why it was chosen for deeper research.
LITERATURE REVIEW (75% OF THE PAPER)
Explore the selected challenge (community violence) and its importance within Belmont Cragin.
Address the historical roots of community violence:
Locally: How has this issue emerged or been addressed in Belmont Cragin?
Regionally/Nationally: How has this issue evolved in broader contexts?
Use sources to discuss broader aspects of community violence and its effects on students’ academic performance and emotional well-being:
Scholarly sources: Focus on academic studies and evidence-based insights.
Popular sources: Provide additional context or real-world examples.
Connect these findings to the context of Belmont Cragin through specific observations or analysis from your community-mapping project.
Analyze who is actively working on this issue:
Individuals, community groups, organizations.
Describe their efforts and assess their effectiveness.
Explore gaps in knowledge:
What other aspects of this issue were uncovered through research?
CONCLUSION
Summarize the significant findings from the research.
REFLECTION
Discuss the impact of community violence on students and schools:
Academic Performance: How are students’ learning and academic success affected?
Emotional Well-being: How does exposure to violence affect their mental health?
Provide recommendations for educators:
What should teachers and school administrators know to address this issue effectively?
Highlight interventions schools can implement to mitigate the effects of community violence.
SUBMISSION NOTES FOR WRITER
Ensure the paper follows the outlined structure precisely.
Use credible and proper sources for both scholarly and popular references.
Check the validity and appropriateness of the sources to ensure academic integrity.
Ensure the paper is perfectly formatted with no errors in APA 7th Edition style.
Writing must be clear, concise, grammatically correct, and relevant to the topic. Avoid filler or off-topic content.
Focus on delivering a well-organized and polished paper that directly answers the provided question.
Write in a proper paragraph form in a well-written and accurate flow of the thoughts.
This final paper accounts for 40% of my overall grade, so it’s essential to dedicate significant effort to producing a high-quality, well-written paper and doing a good research. My instructor is a tough grader, so please ensure there are no errors in grammar, content, or sourcing. Use accurate and relevant sources, and make sure they are properly cited both in-text and on the reference page. If you need any clarification or additional information, don’t hesitate to ask.
