Part 2: Doing the Research (15%) –

Note: The cover sheet and references do not count toward the content page requirement.

Prepare a (4-5 full pages of content) research paper on the underlying issue you chose in the Lot in Life. This paper should be no longer than 5 pages and include at least four references in APA style. You should have at least FOUR outside sources, primarily from government and community agencies as well as at least 2 scholarly journals and books. References to your course readings should be included when they are appropriate.

Your paper should have a cover sheet that lists your name, the BEHS section number, the scenario you have chosen, and finally, whether or not the Lot in Life is true or not true for you.

Paste your Part 1 assignment in at the end of this research paper.

Grading Rubric for Writing Assignment:

35 points - earned for substantially completing all elements in this assignment. To be considered a full page, papers must be typed, doubled spaced, 12 pt font and complete the page. It will be graded on the following basis. All papers must meet formatting requirements, have acceptable grammar, syntax and sentence structure, have at least minimal required pages excluding the cover page and reference page and be turned in by the completion date.

Setting the Scene ( 5 points):

substantially describes the problem or scenario (describing the child's behavior and your reactions).

describes how you will deal with the situation,

at least 1-2 full pages double-spaced of content

Research (15 points):

provides background information about the issue which is traditional library research,

included references to all sources used in APA or MLA styles. Included at least 4-5 references with at least 2 professional journal sources,

at least 4-5 double spaced full pages of content excluding the cover sheet and references

Solution (15 points):

contacted at least two local community agencies (not just Web sites) that can help provide information, training, or support about the problem. Include specifics on how to contact the agency, what services they have available, and how much these services cost. If you include WWW sources for your background research on this topic, review the guidelines about evaluating Web sources given earlier,

at least 2-3 full pages double-spaced not including the references

full points – earned when all of the above requirements are met and work was completed on time.

half points - earned when minimal requirements are met or if number of content pages are not there.

0 points – earned if the paper is overdue without an acceptable excuse and/or most of the requirements are missing.

Assignment Format and Referencing Style

Use UMUC's Guide to Writing and Research for the format, especially for how to cite your references. You may also wish to consult guidelines for APA style. (Do not use footnotes at the bottom of the page; rather, following APA, list your references at the end of the paper.)

Plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional use of another person's words or ideas without giving credit to the author. Make sure you read chapter 5, Academic Integrity and Documentation, in theGuide to Writing and Research. The UMUC Undergraduate Catalog also contains a lengthy discussion on Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty. Plagiarism will result in an F and zero points for that particular assignment and a report to the Dean. Depending on the severity of the plagiarism, plagiarism could result in an F for the course.

Web Resources

As you use the Web for information, you should be aware of the fact that the Web has both good and bad information, as well as information that is biased. There are many online resources devoted to finding and evaluating information on the Web. A very detailed discussion of how to evaluate information can be found at Johns Hopkins University. Do not use Wikipedia as a source for your information.

Finally, sources that tend to have good information include the following: college or university department sites (be careful of student pages; some are very good, but some are not so good), professional organizations, governmental agencies, professional journals, and regularly published newspapers and magazines.

Use the following Check List when submitting the research paper. RESEARCH PAPERS MISSING THE CHECK LIST WILL LOSE TEN POINTS.

 

Research Paper CHECK LIST (Submit with Lot in Life research paper) Name __________________________________ BEHS 343 section _______ Checklist _____ I am submitting this assignment to the LEO assignment tab as an attached file. The file name is my last name with the number 2 after it. ______ My paper has a cover sheet that lists my name, the BEHS section number, the scenario I have chosen, and finally, whether or not the Lot in Life is true or not true for me ______ At the end of the Research paper I have pasted in my Setting the Scene paper (Part 1) _____ I have attached the assignment in the assignment as ONE file in Word or rtf. _____ I have completed the UMUC modules on How to Avoid Plagiarism and APA style. Problems That Lower Your Grade: plagiarism: the grade is 0 and you will be reported to the Dean incorrect referencing of material too many quotes (and not enough of your own words) no bibliography/reference page -- paper will not be accepted large fonts and margins (insufficient words per page) lateness (40 points deducted for lateness and assignments not accepted one week after the due date) no coversheet no check list assignment not submitted according to directions