Discussion: | Social Science

Research Requirement:

Instructions.docx Instructions: (Please also see the attached Rubric - The program has to do with Social work or a non profit organization program, etc) In a 2-3 page paper discuss the following (direct content; rubric above lists specific criteria to discuss): The program you are evaluating (state the name) and who or how was the program created? Give a very brief summary and history of the program (provide a link to the website if applicable and cite). What is the overall problem? What are the services the program provides? What is the need for the program? Why does the program exist? Who does the program serve (targeted population)? Who are the stakeholders? Is the program effective? How (supporting data)? What is the outcome? Remember APA and cite any sources used. Section1gradingrubric-gradingsheet_regularsemester.docx UTA SSW SOCW 5312: Grading Rubric & Checklist for Evaluating a Program Design Section 1: Community Assessment Criteria Max points Your points Defines a condition of concern in terms of outcomes (vs. problems or services) States who defines condition as a problem, why, resulting problems, etc… 5 Discuss stakeholders and their drive and/or ability for change Gives the demographics of the client/target (what does the community with the problem look like?) Gives the history and causes of the condition and any trends 1 Gives evidence that the target experiences the condition/problems (baseline data, trend data, other relevant data) Presents best practices and model programs (if they exist) to address the condition and describes the evidence that these programs are successful 3 Presents existing services (agencies, location, program/services, number served, trend data as needed, etc…) Discuss the effectiveness of the current delivery system in order to identify strengths and needs Compares current services to model programs, continuum of care, best practices, etc... in order to identify strengths and needs 5 Capacities summarized from assessment and build on strengths of individuals, associations, applicant, agency, community, clients Needs summarized from assessment and are based in outcome rather than services (outputs) Presents the barriers identified by the assessment (language, culture, transportation, etc…) 3 Well referenced (sources of all facts provided, references to texts, readings, APA format used, etc…) Overall quality (solution not mentioned at this time, assessment time only!) Max total 20