Selection of Research Paper Topic
An analysis of the link between hopefulness, quality of life (QOL) and internalized stigma among autistic kids' parents is the objective of the current research. Autism impacts the patient as well as their parents, who require wide-ranging support services. The entire family of autism patients gets distressed during its attempts at raising the patient/child, potentially leading to diverse psychological and social problems among family members. Therefore, when catering to special needs kids and developing interventions and initiatives for autism-diagnosed kids, mental healthcare providers and social workers need to consider parental mental health status. Family members who are able to enjoy appropriate levels of societal acceptance and assistance tend to adjust better to challenges encountered in the course of raising autistic kids (Papageorgiou & Kalyva, 2010).
Stigma internalization represents a process wherein patients' family members might exhibit elevated negative emotions, withdrawal from society, negative self-assessment and an attempt…...
professional standpoints, and assessment of results.
Several approaches have been identified for carrying out researches
Research findings can be documented in several ways
Researching your Paper
Planning ahead:
Device a step-by-step method
Make use of a calendar or some kind of timeline
Ensure your schedule is a feasible one
Understand the assignment
Choose a topic that most interests you
Do online searches and engage in preliminary reading
Get the instructor's approval
Get your Thoughts to Focus:
Formulate the thesis statement
Pay attention to your audience
Prepare a General Outline
Outlines give you a good structure as you carry out research
The outline should cover
Major points you intend to cover
Paper format
How supporting details and main points relate
Create a Rough Draft
Sort note cards into separate piles
Compose the draft
Compose the list of outside sources (bibliography)
Carry out further research
Proofread and Edit your Paper
Correct confusions and errors
Check the Content
Run a thorough accuracy check
Check the flow in your writing
Read the paper aloud
Do a consistency check
Check the Form
Read the paper several times
Ensure all…...
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Lastly, the more personal issue discussed in Bilingual/Bilingue
should be evaluated, and that is the relationship between the girl's father
and a second language. This is a primary focus of the work as her father
resists the English language and he is unable to accept it within his
household. This seems to confuse the girl in the poem, yet it does not
disturb her. She understands that it is her father who fails to understand
both her love for English and undying love for her father. This is
consistent with a recent psychological study entitled, "Effects of Language
Usage on the Emotional Experience of Spanish-English and English-Spanish
Bilinguals" in which bilingualism does not appear to hinder the emotional
experience of those children who are bilingual (Guttfreund 1990).
Nevertheless, bilingualism is a personal experience and the relationships
involved with language differences vary from person to person and there is
no way to fit all experiences with Spanish and English into one category.
Thus ultimately Espaillat's…...
mlaWorks Cited
Anonymous. "Stances on Multilingual and Multicultural Education." LanguageArts 84 (2006): 171. 15 Apr. 2007.Cox, Annabel. "Gustavo P?Rez Firmat's "Bilingual Blues" and "Turning the
Times Tables": Language Choice and Cultural Identity in Cuban-AmericanLiterature." Neophilologus 91 (2007): 63. 15 Apr. 2007
Team Organization
Community Organizations
This research paper evaluates the services provided by community agencies and multinationals and the manner in which they discharge their duties within the community. The research will mainly dwell on the American Red Cross, a community agency based in the U.S., Coca Cola and The Salvation Army. The paper will give a short overview of the 3 organizations that will touch on Evaluation of the organizations' involvement and responsibility to the community, give summary of factors influencing the social responsibility strategies of the organization, the potential ethical or moral effects of the organizations' social initiative or potential social initiative. The paper will also establish whether the organizations have social initiatives and if they do not then social initiatives should be identified for the organizations, comparing the similarities and differences between these different organizations and their communities will also be part of the paper. Finally the paper shall highlight…...
mlaWork Cited
Dulles F.R., (1971).The American Red Cross: A History. Retrieved April 18, 2013 from http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/history/red-cross-bibliography.html#ixzz2Qt9zyDJr
Pat Watters.(1978). Coca-Cola: An Illustrated History. Doubleday. 288pp. Retrieved April 18, 2013 from http://www.nndb.com/company/371/000058197/bibliography/
Sandall R., (1947). The History of the Salvation Army (Vol. 6 vol). Retrieved April 18, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2013 from bibliography.html#ixzz2Qt056dA3http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/society/salvation-army
The History of Crime and Punishment in the United States
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A good balance between primary and secondary source evidence in a research paper can be achieved when it is clear that the information utilized from secondary sources is supported by data obtained from primary sources. In other words, the best balance is that which allows both primary and secondary source evidence to be integrated into the research paper in manner that allows the writer’s perspective to be fleshed out fully but at the same time fully supported by the evidence supplied by other researchers as well as by the evidence that is obtainable through examination of primary source documents.
A research paper writer will know when the right balance has been found when it evidence used to support the writer’s points contains information from both primary and secondary sources. There is no rule that one must rely more upon one than the…...
high quality academic writing is very critical for the excellence of the university education. A high quality research paper assists in effectively sharing ideas and knowledge with other people.
The basic structure of a quality academic paper includes:
Body of the research paper (that may consist of subsections)
However, the cover page should include the The introduction should consist of the problem to be discussed. The section should also discuss the response to the issue and solution the problems. The body of the paper should evaluate whether the solution to the problem is correct.
The next section discusses the body of the paper where the researcher reveals the solutions to the problems. The solutions to the problem require creating the quick outline. For example, there is a need to list the main points of the argument in this section. The points should consist of 3 to 6 points. However, there should be 2…...
mlaIn the conclusion, a researcher should summarize the main arguments discussed in the body of the paper. It is important to include the important points as being related to the paper. However, a researcher should not raise or discuss a new point in the conclusion. It is also important to limit the conclusion to one or two paragraphs.
Reference
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Causes of Juvenile Delinquency
Criminology esearch Paper
lack of social support in the home environment is the primary cause of juveniles' involvement in violent crime
Analysis on the eal Causes of Juvenile Homicide
juvenile delinquency remains a serious concern for state and federal administrators in the U.S. Despite taking a plunge from their peak level in 1994, the rates of juvenile involvement in crime are still relatively high. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, juveniles between the ages of 10 and 17 accounted for 8% of all homicides committed in the country in 2010, with an arrest rate of 225 for every 100,000 youth. These statistics have spurred researchers' interest in trying to find out exactly what causes juveniles to commit crime, particularly violent crime. Statistics from the Census Bureau indicate that most crimes perpetrated by juvenile offenders are committed between 3 p.m and 7 p.m. This can rightly be interpreted as the period…...
mlaReferences
Crime Solutions. (n.d.). Juveniles. Crime Solutions. Retrieved 5 February 2015 from http://www.crimesolutions.gov/TopicDetails.aspx?ID=5
Heide, K. (1997). Juvenile Homicide in America: How can we Stop the Killing? Journal of Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 15(2), 203-220.
Introduction
Elderly Hispanic between the ages of 50 to 75 is only eloquent in their native language. They are referred to as Limited English proficient (LEP) patients. As a result, they are disenfranchised due to the language barrier which often necessitates for an interpreter. In urgent medical cases, ad hoc interpreters who are often family members act as interpreters between the patient and the physician. However, the NSW policy stipulates a standard procedure where professionals such as bilingual calls are invited to offer interpretive services under such circumstances.
The inherent challenge limits the LEP patient’s receipt of primary and preventative care. This challenge is prevalent in elderly Hispanic immigrants and Mexican Americans. There is 18.3 % prevalence of diabetes among the Hispanic communities for undiagnosed and diagnosed patients. They are predisposed to diabetic disorders due to cardiometabolic abnormalities. There is a relatively high margin in the prevalence of the disorder compared to…...
Successful Are Clinicians in the Treatment of Comorbid Depression and Anxiety in Adult Patients, With DBT Skills Application?
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health problems in the United States. These two conditions affect a significant percentage of the United States population, meaning that billions of dollars are spent every year to care for the conditions and related problems. Additionally, depression and anxiety are behind the significant declines in patient social functioning and well-being. The two disorders have also been found to cause great suffering and pain to both patients and their close friends and family. In spite of the fact that proven treatments exist, both conditions remain undertreated (izvi, 2011 -- ). The diagnosis and subsequent treatment of the disorders are made even more difficult by the fact that the two disorders share many signs and symptoms. For instance, data from the National Comorbidity Survey…...
mlaReferences
Ballenger, J. C. (2000). Anxiety and Depression: Optimizing Treatments. Primary Care Companion to The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2(3), 71-79.
Farrell, J. M., Shaw, I. A., & Webber, M. A. (2009). A schema-focused approach to group psychotherapy for outpatients with borderline personality disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 40, 317-328.
Garber, J., & Weersing, V. R. (2010). Comorbidity of Anxiety and Depression in Youth: Implications for Treatment and Prevention. Clinical Psychology: A Publication of the Division of Clinical Psychology of the American Psychological Association, 17(4), 293-306. doi. 10.1111/j.1468-2850.2010.01221.x
Kvarstein, E. H., Pedersen, G., Urnes, O., Hummelen, B., Wilberg, T. and Karterud, S. (2015), Changing from a traditional psychodynamic treatment programme to mentalization-based treatment for patients with borderline personality disorder -- Does it make a difference? Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theo, Res, Pra, 88: 71-86. doi: 10.1111/papt.12036
Successful Are Clinicians in the Treatment of Comorbid Depression and Anxiety in Adult Patients, With DBT Skills Application?
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health problems in the United States. These two conditions affect a significant percentage of the United States population, meaning that billions of dollars are spent every year to care for the conditions and related problems. Additionally, depression and anxiety are behind the significant declines in patient social functioning and well-being. The two disorders have also been found to cause great suffering and pain to both patients and their close friends and family. In spite of the fact that proven treatments exist, both conditions remain undertreated (izvi, 2011 -- ). The diagnosis and subsequent treatment of the disorders are made even more difficult by the fact that the two disorders share many signs and symptoms. For instance, data from the National Comorbidity Survey…...
mlaReferences
Ballenger, J. C. (2000). Anxiety and Depression: Optimizing Treatments. Primary Care Companion to The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2(3), 71-79.
Campbell, (2000).A framework for development and evaluation of RCTs for complex interventions to improve health, Medical Research Council Health Services and Public Health Research Board
Chapman, A. L. (2006). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Current Indications and Unique Elements. Psychiatry (Edgmont), 3(9), 62-68.
Farrell, J. M., Shaw, I. A., & Webber, M. A. (2009). A schema-focused approach to group psychotherapy for outpatients with borderline personality disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 40, 317-328.
esearch Paper: Challenges with Younger Youth Aging Out of Foster CareIntroductionAlthough well intentioned, the foster care system often places youth in a precarious position once they age out of the program. Evidence suggest that foster care youth often experience trouble securing stable housing, difficulty in juggling work and school responsibilities, and overall healthy development. These elements also harm foster care youth in their ability to properly matriculate into society. Other issues related to the foster care system itself, along with social workers and practitioners also presents foster care application issues. Here practitioners are often ill-equipped to handle the overall transition of adolescents. Likewise, they may have a lack of experience to properly ascertain and help foster care youth to matriculate into adulthood. These elements all coalescence into an adverse circumstance in which many foster kids are subjected to harsh conditions immediately after they leave foster care. In addition to the…...
mlaReferences1. ACF (2017). Number of Children in Foster Care Continues to Increase. Administration for Children and Families. Washington, DC: Children’s Bureau. 2. ACF (2019). The AFCARS Report #26. Administration for Children and Families. Washington, DC: Children’s Bureau. Retrieved from: default/files/cb/afcarsreport26.pdf. 3. Adams, E., Hassett, A., & Lumsden, V. (2018). What do we know about the impact of stress on foster carers and contributing factors? Adoption & Fostering, 42(4), 338–353. 4. Ahn, H., Greeno, E. J., Bright, C. L., Hartzel, S., & Reiman, S. (2017). A survival analysis of the length of foster parenting duration and implications for recruitment5. Bauman, L., Silver, E., & Stein, R. (2006). Cumulative social disadvantage and child health. Pediatrics, 117(4), 1321–1328. Retrieved from http://www.pediatricsdigest. mobi/content/117/4/1321.short. 6. Benach, J., Vives, A., Amable, M., Vanroelen, C., Tarafa, G., & Muntaner, C. (2014). Precarious employment: Understanding an emerging social determinant of health. Annual Review of Public Health, 35, 229–253. http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurevpublhealth-032013-182500. 7. Bender, K., Yang, J., Ferguson, K., & Thompson, S. (2015). Experiences and needs of homeless youth with a history of foster care. Children and Youth Services Review, 55(August), 222–231. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.06.007 .8. Berzin, S. C., Rhodes, A. M., & Curtis, M.a. (2011). Housing experiences of former foster youth: How do they fare in comparison to other youth? Children and Youth Services Review, 33(11), 2119–2126. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2011.06.018 . 9. Blome, W. W. (1997). What happens to foster kids: Educational experiences of a random sample of foster care youth and a matched group of non-foster youth. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 14(1), 41–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A. 10. Brown, A., Courtney, M. E., & McMillen, J. C. (2015). Behavioral health needs and service use among those who\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'ve aged-out of foster care. Children and Youth Services Review, 58, 163–169. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.09.020 .11. Osgood, D. W., Foster, E. M., & Courtney, M. E. (2010). Vulnerable populations and the transition to adulthood. The Future of Children, 20(1), 209–229. http://dx.doi.org/10. 1353/foc.0.0047. 12. Padgett, D. K. (2006). Housing first services for people who are homeless with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance abuse. Research on Social Work Practice, 16, 74–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049731505282593. 13. Pecora, P. J., Kessler, R. C., O\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'Brien, K., White, C. R., Williams, J., Hiripi, E., ... Herrick, M. A. (2006). Educational and employment outcomes of adults formerly placed in foster care: Results from the northwest foster care alumni study. Children and Youth Service2https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/
persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
In a discussion with a colleague about the merits of a certain political leader, I repeated the colleague's concerns back to him to show that I had been listening and that I understood what his issues were. Then I used my knowledge of the subject to answer the objections and to correct some inaccuracies in what he said. I did not do so in a judgmental or affronting manner, but rather intimated that he himself could check up on what I was saying to see for himself. I encouraged him to do just that in a friendly manner, he agreed to do so, and when he returned he agreed that my perspective had been correct because it was based on actual evidence.
Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
When my friend became…...
Social Policy Websites Using the CAAP Method: Implications for Human Services Professionals
Human services professionals increasingly obtain information from the internet. Given the critical nature of the human services field, ensuring that information is correct, up-to-date, credible, and verifiable is crucial. The CAAP tool (Currency, eliability, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose) is a useful tool human services professionals may use to achieve this. In this paper, three policy-oriented websites were evaluated using the tool. The selected websites were Aclu.og, ProCon-org, and Vaccineresistancemovement.org. Scoring 11 points in total, ProCon.org was found to be the most useful website. Aclu.org scored slightly lower than ProCon.org, achieving a total score of 10 points. Though ProCon.org and Aclu.org have high scores, it would be prudent to confirm their information with other sources as they did not reach the score for an excellent source of information. Vaccineresistancemovement.org scored the least, with 6 points. This means that it…...
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Gettysburg College. (2016). How to evaluate resources. Retrieved from https://www.gettysburg.edu/library/research/tips/webeval/index.dot
Qakseclib.weebly.com (n.d.). The C.R.A.P test. Retrieved from http://qakseclib.weebly.com/uploads/2/6/7/8/26787452/webeval.pdf
DISABILITY IGHTS MOVEMENTesource 1: Cerebral Palsy esearch PaperIn the first resource, the focus was on the definition, types, and treatment of cerebral palsy disease using home-based intervention programs. As highlighted in the document, cerebral palsy is a condition that affects muscle tone, movement and body coordination. According to Mayo Clinic (2021), these are brought about by brain damage that occurs to the developing and immature brain before birth. This happens to be the case owing to various reasons which are inclusive of, but they are not limited to; infant infections, bleeding into the brain, fetal stroke, and maternal infections. Apart from the use of home-based interventions as highlighted in the document, there are various ways through which cerebral palsy can be treated. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (2021), in the most severe cases, cerebral palsy can be treated through surgery whereby tightly contracted and…...
mlaReferencesCDC (2022). Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. (2022). Treatment and Intervention Services for Autism Spectrum Disorder. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/treatment.html Mayo Clinic (2021). Cerebral Palsy. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cerebral-palsy/symptoms-causes/syc-20353999 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (2021). What are Common Treatments for Cerebral Palsy? https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/cerebral-palsy/conditioninfo/treatments https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html#:~:text=Autism%20spectrum%20disorder%20(ASD)%20is,%2C%20moving%2C%20or%20paying%20attention .CDC
CIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Justice: Qualities of Effective Teams esearch PaperSeveral advantages and disadvantages go side by side with group decision-making. One of the key advantages is the individual strength of every team member who possesses a distinct set of skills that come together to make valuable decisions (Anca, 2008). Pushing one another outside their comfort zones and supporting each other to achieve the group goals is a form of self-improvement gained while working in groups (Bradley, 2016). This grouping mechanism works well for enhanced collaboration as everyone gets to give their share of participation. It works well, especially in crisis management, motivation and engagement, and the evidence response process for certain departments of the organizations. Interdepartmental teams operate for these particular aims, as redesigning the performance boost is a major proficiency element. A strong sense of team spirit is instilled by group decision-making, and every team member feels connected when…...
mlaReferencesAnca, S.S. (2008). Groups Decision-Making within the Organization. Studies and Scientific Researches Economics Edition, 94-97. DOI:10.29358/sceco.v0i13.29Bradley, D. (2016, December 7). Teams: A pathway to organizational success. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/teams-a-pathway-to-organizational-success
Choosing a research paper topic doesn't have to be difficult. In many cases, an instructor will choose a topic for you. Some instructors allow you to choose your own topic, but request that you get approval from them before beginning your paper. If you're left completely alone to choose a topic and start writing, consider the following questions as you're thinking about topic ideas: • What is the class about? • What are some of the main points or themes addressed by the instructor? • What about the class specifically interests you? • What ideas or themes from the class naturally lend themselves to research? • Is your topic idea....
For a research paper on the significance of the pharmaceutical industry and the business aspects of that, you could consider: * Strategic management of the pharmaceutical companies. * The overall business model for pharmaceutical companies. * Problems that are facing the business aspect of the industry. * How changing laws are affecting the pharmaceutical business. There are others, of course, and you can also narrow down one of the options here to provide something more specific. Maybe pick a particular pharmaceutical company and do an analysis on how the health care law may affect it? Finding a topic that's narrow enough is key, so....
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