Applying Theory to Practice Paper (Fir this paper I would like to you the character John Bender and for the theory – Bandura’s social cognitive theory
Assignment Instructions
Choose one theory that we have discussed thus far in the term.
Write a paper (6 pages maximum, not counting your title and reference pages – there is no minimum page requirement) applying the theory to a character in the movie, “The Breakfast Club” (the link to watch the movie is below). In your paper, discuss the following items:
a) Describe the theory in terms of its major assumptions. Describe how the theory relates to your character.
b) Describe the strengths and limitations of the theory in understanding your character’s behavior.
c) Explain whether the theory does or does not account for the influence of social privileges and social oppression.
d) Discuss how this theory will influence your social work practice. Be sure to indicate under what circumstance the theory would be useful and the kinds of questions the theory might cause you to ask about a clients presenting issues.
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Link to Watch the Movie
Watch The Breakfast Club (Links to an external site.)
https://digitalcampus-swankmp-net.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/ucf298355/watch/AA2042D518BBFB29?referrer=direct (Links to an external site.)
Note: This film cannot be watched on mobile devices through a browser app or Webcourses through the UCF app. It only works using the Swank Media Player. More detailed instructions for mobile access are here (Links to an external site.).
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Paper Format:
Students should format their title page, paper content, and reference page(s) according to the APA Publication Manual, Seventh Edition.
Students should use the student paper format, including a cover page. For more information: refer to Chapter 2 of APA Publication Manual, Seventh Edition, the APA Style Paper Format resource, and the APA Student Title Page Guide.
Student papers do not include a running head. For more information: refer to page 30 of the APA Publication Manual, Seventh Edition, and this APA Style Header resource.
This paper should NOT include an abstract, table of contents, or appendix.
The paper should be double spaced and include 1″ margins throughout.
There should be no double spaces between paragraphs. Here is a video illustrating how to remove extra spaces between paragraphs(note: this video was uploaded in October 2016 and it shows a running head; a running head is not needed unless specifically requested by your instructor.).
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Headers:
Use APA-style headings to organize your paper with each topic area above, such as:
[Name] Theory & the Major Assumptions
Strengths and Limitations of [NAME] Theory, etc.
You should have a minimum of four (4) level 1 headings (Links to an external site.) in your paper. Refer to this resource on 1st level headings. These headings should be formatted according to APA guidelines. These headings should correspond with A through D above.
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Spelling and Grammar
Spelling and grammar are very important elements for social work students, since their work is often viewed by other professionals. Social workers produce reports for courts, medical facilities, schools, etc. If their reports are poorly written, it impacts the level of respect received from other professionals in these settings.
Therefore, be certain to give yourself time to review and edit your paper. Take time to read the paper aloud once you have written it. Have others review your writing before submitting. Pay attention to your grammar, punctuation and spelling. Express your ideas coherently, succinctly, and logically.
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Paper Length
This paper should be no more than 6 pages, not including the cover page and the reference page. The paper should not exceed 6 pages (-1 point will be deducted from the final assignment total for every page over 6 pages, not included the reference page and cover page).
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Font Type and Size
A variety of font choices are permitted in APA Style. Use the same font throughout the text of the paper. Options include:
Sans serif font: 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, 10-point Lucida San Unicode
Serif font: 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Georgia, normal (10-point) Computer Modern
For more information: refer to page 44 of the of APA Publication Manual, Seventh Edition, and this APA Style Font resource (Links to an external site.).
Ensure the font type and font size of your page numbers are consistent with the rest of your paper.
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In-Text Citations and References
The paper should include in-text citations and a reference list that are formatted according to APA style.
A minimum of three (3) sources should be used.
At least one reference must be a journal article.
Use scholarly journals (no newspapers, magazines, and websites) to conduct your research. You may also use your textbook and other course textbooks.
Two of the references may be the assigned readings in this module, including the Rogers article and the Witkin and Gottschalk paper listed in the “Resources” section below.
The reference page should list at least three (3) sources, which should be from textbooks, scholarly journals, etc.
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Submission
Papers must be submitted through the assignment tab within Webcourses.
Papers submitted via email cannot be accepted for grading.
Please remember the late submission policy for assignments.
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Grading:
This paper is worth 15 points.
Grading is done in a range using the provided rubric.
For example, description of theory and application to the character could yield 3 points, 2.75 points, 2.25 points, 1.75 points, etc.
Hence, it is recommended that you review the assignment and the rubric for a clear understanding of the assignment requirements.
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Resources:
Theory Paper Witkin and Gottschalk 1988.pdf download
RogersChapteronTheoryinSocialWork.pdf download
Resilience – Oxford Reference.pdf download
Ecological Framework – Oxford Reference-1.pdf download
Strengths Perspective – Oxford Reference.pdf download
APA Style Resources listed in the ‘Modules’ section of this course.
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Additional Notes:
This is your first paper in your master’s level program. If you have any questions, please contact me – your instructor for this class.
By not reaching out to ask questions and submitting a paper that does not meet these minimum criteria and/or follow APA guidelines, it would make it seem that the assignment instructions were not followed.
Remember, we only have one time to leave a great first impression!! 🙂
Rubric
Applying Theory to Practice
Applying Theory to Practice
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudent clearly describes theory learned during this semester using its major assumptions, and clearly describes how the theory relates to a character the student selected from the movie.
3 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Satisfactory
1 pts
Area for Improvement
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudent clearly describes the strengths and limitations of the theory in understanding the character’s behavior
3 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Satisfactory
1 pts
Area for Improvement
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudent clearly explains whether the theory does or does not account for the influence of social privileges and social oppressions
3 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Satisfactory
1 pts
Area for Improvement
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudent clearly discusses how this theory will influence the student’s social work practice. The student includes under what circumstance the theory would be useful and the kinds of questions the theory might cause the student to ask about a clients present issues
3 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Satisfactory
1 pts
Area for Improvement
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe student clearly uses at least 3 sources, one of which is a peer-reviewed journal article AND they are correctly cited in the paper and listed on the reference page. The student also correctly uses APA-style headings to organize the paper and correctly uses APA format on the cover page and throughout the paper.
2 pts
Full Marks
1 pts
Satisfactory
0.5 pts
Area for Improvement
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudent uses appropriate grammar and spelling in the paper.
1 pts
Full Marks
0.75 pts
Satisfactory
0.25 pts
Area for Improvement
1 pts
Total Points: 15
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