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Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, correct APA formatting, credibility of sources, content, quality of writing & critical thinking, grammar and mechanics, and references. Write a 6-8 page typed, double spaced paper in APA format analyzing the biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual issues related to the main character, tying in theories of child an adolescent development where appropriate.

During this course, you will be required to meet with other group members four times. During these meetings, your group will be given a task to complete. After this task is complete, each student will be responsible to complete a one-page paper reflecting upon the process that occurred in their group that week. Specifics on the task that is to be completed each week will be in Moodle. Each student must submit their own paper.

The presentation must contain the following: • The history or background of the theory or theorist • The primary points of the theory or beliefs of the theorist • The theory or theorist’s understanding of human dysfunction • The theory or theorist’s understanding of change • Practice contexts for this theory or ideas of the theorist One presentation grade per group will be given. Students will turn in his/her own group reflection papers throughout term.

A successful group facilitator is able to provide constructive feedback to others, whether their fellow group member is doing well, or if they need challenging. After completing your scholarly paper, you will be assigned and required to read two papers of a fellow classmate and provide constructive feedback regarding their review of the subject, and your understanding of the topic.

At least five(5) articles from professional social work journals about the selected population receiving group work treatment should be reviewed. Students must include, at minimum, the following information: • Identifying the Special Population,Elements Identified by the Research, Ethical Issues, Future Areas of Possible Research Students will cite references as appropriate in the body of the paper and use APA format. The paper should be at least five pages long, typed and double spaced.