The paper is to be 7-10 pages’ complete pages in length, double spaced, in American Psychological Association (APA) format (which means you are required to have a title page and reference page). The paper is required to have at least six to ten citations from peer reviewed journals. Your paper should also include each of the following components: Introduction, History of the problem (background information/current problem), current trends and research in this area (you can also focus on how your topic impacts individuals, families, community, and society). Also, the paper should Integrate social work theory into the body of the discussion and demonstrate understanding of key concepts from the theory used to explain or support the forensic topic.
Forensic Social Work Paper (7-10 pages)
Content ( 70 points )
Score
1. Introduction (i.e. a clear and concise introduction of the topic (forensic topic); creates a road map for discussion from the beginning to the end.
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2. Ideas are well organized and logically supports the focus of the paper; ideas flow from one to the other and the reader can follow the reasoning.
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3. Integrates social work theory into the body of the discussion; demonstrates understanding of key concepts from the theory used to explain or support forensic topic.
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4. Provides a concise conclusion
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Style (30 points)
Work is generally free of errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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Contains the proper use of citations and references in accordance with the APA. (6-10 required references; and in text citations should be incorporated throughout the discussion)
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5-page written work product (excluding APA cover page and reference page).
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