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62415Presentation powerpoint & speaking notes in notes section of slides' targeted snapshot of the summary and critical review (refer to order no 62415)- description of the program and its activities-an overview of the program improved the quality of life for the targeted population-evidence/research was presented to support the program's success and or how the program could improve-consider also the broader social context and questions for future research
27/07/2020 Assignment 1: Critical review of a social service program https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/assignments/20348 1/10 Teaching Period 2, 2020 PSY20007: Developmental Psychology Assignment 1: Critical review of a social service program Word/time limit: 1000 (+/- 10%), and a 3-5 minute presentation Weighting: 25% Due date: 5pm AEST Monday 3 August 2020 (Week 5) After you have read this information, head over to the Assignment 1 Q&A discussion board to ask any questions and see what your peers are saying about this assignment. Assignment overview In the first few weeks of this unit, we have been looking at early development and the life span perspective. In this assignment, you are going to apply what you have learned, and combine it with the research skills you developed in first-year psychology. You will select a social service program aimed at childhood development, and then review it using your research skills and understanding of developmental psychology. There are a few purposes for this assignment. First, reviewing a social service program will allow you to apply what you have learned thus far to a real-world context, and to explore a few aspects of development in detail. Completing the assignment will also help you understand development research and build on your research skills. If you ever enter private practice, being able to evaluate programs will also allow you to make informed decisions about where to refer clients. Finally, many psychology graduates find work in social services where ongoing program evaluation is part of funding agreements. Related learning outcomes This assignment assesses the following unit learning outcomes: https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/discussion_topics/292698 27/07/2020 Assignment 1: Critical review of a social service program https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/assignments/20348 2/10 2. Evaluate how research on the lifespan is conducted using different research designs and methods. 3. Identify the most important processes, periods and issues in development. 5. Apply statistical knowledge to a human development-related research questions and communicate this in a clear and concise manner. Assignment details To complete this assignment: 1. write a 1000 word critical review 2. deliver a three to five minute presentation of your findings. Writing your critical review 1. Download the Assignment 1 template (DOC 19.1 KB) and use this template for your whole review. 2. Choose a social service program: Choose an Australian social service program that aims to improve the quality of life for children, adolescents and/or families. You will make things easier for yourself if you choose a program with a lot of publicly available information. Examples of social service programs to investigate and review: a mentoring program for refugee children to assist them in adapting to school in Australia a home visiting program to support teenage mothers in their parenting a program to reconnect adolescents who drop out of school with further education and training a parenting program for prisoners, on how to stay connected to their children and be more engaged parents in the future an early intervention program for children who are showing aggressive tendencies or social withdrawal problems in preschool. Note: As your lab report focuses on cyberbullying, do not review cyberbullying programs. You are additionally not to choose a major therapy program such as a cognitive therapy program to overcome depression or anxiety disorders in children, adolescents or parents. 3. Research the program itself. How does the program align with the evidence? What is it doing well? What could it do better? How? If there is any empirical evidence of the program's impact, include it, but https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/files/1422356/download?wrap=1 https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/files/1422356/download?wrap=1 27/07/2020 Assignment 1: Critical review of a social service program https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/assignments/20348 3/10 consider its claims with a critical eye. Note: You are to use information publicly available in resources such as brochures or information over the internet. Please do not contact them for information. Conduct a literature review. 4. You must think critically about what makes programs of this general type work, and find literature that helps to establish this. Have studies been done to carefully establish what factors make such programs more or less successful? You can point out in your review if the research has been done, and if it has not, make sure to suggest what sorts of studies need to be additionally undertaken. 5. Write your review. Use Assignment 1 template. Summary (approximately 250 words): A brief, one-page description of the social service program you have selected to review. Identify and describe an appropriate program, including: program aims, target audience, main components, how the program is being evaluated by the organisation, and the implementation approach. You should cite the information provided by the organisation that runs the program here, but do not plagiarise the website. Use your own words. Literature review and evaluation (approximately 750 words): A review of the social service program. Discuss the effectiveness of the program, and critically review factors which influence its effectiveness. Justify your evaluation using four to six references. Show comprehension of the papers reviewed and integrate them into your review. References. Delivering your Collaborate presentation 1. Choose a Collaborate session when the sessions are posted by the eLA. 2. Prepare four to five slides (excluding the title page and reference list slides). Use your written review as a guide, and provide them at least 24 hours before the session. 3. Attend the Collaborate session, presenting a brief three to five minute overview of your key findings from your literature review to your learning group. Supporting resources The following resources will assist you with completing this assignment: Find information in the Library (https://www.swinburne.edu.au/library/search/help/) . Referencing guides (https://portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study-resources/referencing- and-plagiarism-0) . How to Write Psychology Research Reports and Essays (https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/swin/detail.action?docID=5220542) (Findlay, 2014) How to use Collaborate (https://portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study-resources/how- use-collaborate-0) . Assignment 1 template (DOC 19.1 KB) . https://www.swinburne.edu.au/library/search/help/ https://portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study-resources/referencing-and-plagiarism-0 https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/swin/detail.action?docID=5220542 https://portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study-resources/how-use-collaborate-0 https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/files/1422356/download?wrap=1 https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/files/1422356/download?wrap=1 27/07/2020 Assignment 1: Critical review of a social service program https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/assignments/20348 4/10 Answers to frequently asked questions Be sure to include the minimum required number of resources. It is okay to use more than the minimum. Be sure to reference your sources in the body of your text. The title page and reference list are not included in the word count, but in-text citations are included. Use double spacing, centred headings and indented paragraphs (as per APA format). Submission details overview This assignment will be submitted through Turnitin. You will find the relevant submission point at the bottom of this page. Please allow a 24-hour turnaround for an originality report to be generated. See the 'Turnitin originality report' area of the Academic practice (https://studenthub.swinburneonline.edu.au/academic-practice) page in the Study Resources section of the Student Hub for several guides to assist with the submission process. Assignment support Don't forget that in addition to your eLAs who provide discipline-specific content advice, you can access the 24/7 draft writing service from Studiosity. If you need assistance with academic feedback on a draft of your assignment task, see Assignment support: Studiosity. Assignment criteria 1. Summary of program. 2. Quality of review–application of research. 3. Quality of review–communicating statistical information. 4. Writing and APA style. 5. Quality of presentation. Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide: Assignment 1 marking guide Criteria No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% https://studenthub.swinburneonline.edu.au/academic-practice https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/pages/assignment-support-studiosity 27/07/2020 Assignment 1: Critical review of a social service program https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/assignments/20348 5/10 Criteria No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% Summary of program (20%) Did not meet criterion. Summary of program attempts to identify the aims, audience and activities of the program. The summary relates the program to the relevant developmental periods, processes, or issues. This summary misses some of the relevant points. Summary of program identifies the aims, audience and activities of the program. The summary relates the program to the relevant developmental periods, processes, or issues. This summary mentions most of the relevant points. Summary of program identifies the aims, audience and activities of the program. The summary relates the program to the relevant developmental periods, processes, or issues. This summary mentions all of the relevant points. Summary of program identifies the aims, audience and activities of the program. The summary relates the program to the relevant developmental periods, processes or issues, mentioning all of the relevant points. This summary mentions all of the relevant points, and shows an awareness of how developmental issues are interconnected. 27/07/2020 Assignment 1: Critical review of a social service program https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/assignments/20348 6/10 Criteria No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% Quality of review– application of research (20%) Did not meet criterion. The review makes an assertion about the effectiveness of the program. Review cites at least four references as evidence for claims. Describes articles, but does not synthesise or evaluate them. The review makes an assertion about the effectiveness of the program. Review cites at least four references as evidence for claims. The review synthesises sources into an argument rather than merely describing them. The review makes an assertion about the effectiveness of the program. Review cites at least four references as evidence for claims. The review synthesises sources into a coherent argument. Evaluates quality of research design and methods. May acknowledge gaps in literature. The review makes an assertion about the effectiveness of the program. At this level, the assertion shows appreciation of nuance, describing the extent to which the program is effective. Review cites at least four references as evidence for claims. The review synthesises sources into a coherent argument. Evaluates quality of research design and methods. Acknowledges gaps in literature, and suggests what further research could be done. Did not The review The review The review The review 27/07/2020 Assignment 1: Critical review of a social service program https://swinburneonline.instructure.com/courses/2074/assignments/20348 7/10 Criteria No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% Quality of review– communicating statistical information (10%) meet criterion. refers to the results of source articles. Does not refer to any statistical data showing the impact of the program. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the meaning of the results. refers to the results of source articles. The review also mentions the statistical data showing the impact of the program, or states that none is available. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the meaning of the results. refers to the results of source articles. The review also mentions the statistical data showing the impact of the program, or states that none is available. Demonstrates understanding by referring to results only as necessary, communicating them clearly and concisely. refers to the results of source articles. The review also mentions the statistical data showing the impact of the program, or states that none is available. Demonstrates understanding by referring to results only as necessary, communicating them clearly