IMPACT ASSIGNMENT: PART 1 INSTRUCTIONS
Impact Assignment: Part 1 must be at least 6 pages including a title page, 4 pages in the body, and a reference page. Note: You may have up to 6 pages in the body of your paper. In addition, you must include your textbook and at least 3 other scholarly sources as you develop your paper. You must use these sources to provide an overview of the most meaningful information from your sources that helps you understand the topic.
Textbooks:
Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson
American Psychological Association. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (Current ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
This paper must be written in current APA format.
Topics:
Retirement transition (impact on the individual
Use the following headings to organize your paper. Provide insight to these questions from your reading and research on the topic:
Introduction
• How is the topic defined or conceptualized?
• Importance to the field of human development
Developmental Impact
• At what age and stage does this issue typically impact a person?
• What is its potential impact on a person’s development progress?
• What is the impact to cognitive, social, emotional, relationship, and/or moral dimensions of development?
Faith & Professional Perspectives
• Are there Christian principles or biblical themes that provide explanation or clarification you want to include?
• What are the most important considerations for human services providers to know as they work with individuals and families experiencing this impact to development?
Resources
• Provide 2 suggestions of educational readings that you might suggest if a client was impacted by your topic. What reading materials would be most beneficial and appropriate for your clients? You must research literature, read reviews and excerpts, and become knowledgable and comfortable with the content of the materials. Then, make 2 suggestions of the best information you found and would be comfortable recommending to clients. Provide the title, a link to the source, and a 1-paragraph explanation of the content.
• Provide 2 referral sources that you could recommend to clients. Research providers in your local area (Central Florida) that offer services and care related to your impact topic. Provide a web link to the agency or organization. Under the link, provide a 1-paragraph explanation of services they provide that are related to your topic and why you would recommend it.
References
Provide a complete list of references in current APA format that you used to inform your paper.
Writing Guidelines:
Your references can include peer-reviewed journal articles found in credible web resources. Provide appropriate citations and references for any information you use in this paper. Write the paper using professional writing etiquette
Make sure to use in-text citations throughout your paper.
