SWK 207: Social Welfare Policy and Services
The American Social Welfare Value: Hypocrisy Paper Guide
INTRODUCTION
-Quote from textbook or journal article
-Problem statement
-Purpose of the paper
-Thesis statement
THE HYPOCRISY
-State what the hypocrisy is as it relates to the American social welfare beliefs and principles of life?
-How does it manifest in America (describe, and provide evidence, examples)
-(why) Explain your arguments by giving reasons (first, second, third,…) in paragraphs
-Quotes from textbooks, journal articles, and other credible sources (e.g., government)
(describe how these quotes relate to your arguments)
RELEVANCE OF ARGUMENTS
-Explain why and how your arguments are relevant to social work
(Apply National Association of Social Work (NASW) and International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) code of ethics
CONCLUSION
-Restate purpose of the paper and thesis
-What evidence supports your arguments?
-Why readers should agree with your arguments
REFERENCES
REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 7-page paper is required (maximum 10 pages). The instructor will grade your work based on grammar, mechanics and usage, use of APA style, detailed concrete content. The instructor will assess for how well you explained the American Social Value chosen and evidence of its hypocrisy in American society. You must use in your paper at least five (5) scholarly sources; and they must be in the references. Observe the deadline for this assignment to avoid losing point for submitting late. You must submit your paper to the area specified as “hypocrisy” in blackboard.
DEFINITIONS
Hypocrite and Hypocrisy Defined (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
Hypocrite: A person who acts or behaves in contradiction to his or her stated values, beliefs, promises, and principles; or held standards
Hypocrisy: the practice or behavior that contradicts what you claim to value and believe; what you hold as your principles, standards; or what you promised and stand for
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INTRODUCTION
Quote from textbook, journal articles
Problem statement
Purpose of the paper
Thesis statement
THE HYPOCRISY
What is the hypocrisy? (evidence)
How does it manifest in America?
Explain arguments in paragraphs
Quotes from textbook, journal articles and explain how such quotes relate to arguments
RELEVANCE OF ARGUMENTS
Why and how arguments are relevant to
social work? (apply NASW, IFSW code of ethics)
CONCLUSION
Restate purpose of the paper and
thesis
What evidence supports arguments
Why readers should agree with
your arguments?
REFERENCES
Five scholarly sources
WRITING STYLE/INSTRUCTIONS
Title of paper
Student Name, Course ID and title, Appropriate Institutional Affiliation, and Date
SafeAssign (Own work: 15% Matching)
12-point font, New Roman Times
Minimum seven pages (excluding cover and references pages)
APA WRITING STYLE
Paper margin: One inch all four sides
Writing Mechanics:
Spelling, grammar, punctuation, subject-verb agreements, parts of speech, capitalization, etc.
