Y​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‍‍‍​ou must choose a POLICY that has been implemented OUTSIDE the US (you may choose more than one country) and compare to the similar POLICY we have in the US. ? Labor Market / Family Work Balance (e.g. parental leave, working hours, conditions, minimum wage, etc.) ? Immigration / Migration (either forced or voluntary) ? Criminal Justice System (can focus on sub-issues such as racial disparity, gender issue, sentencing disparity, reentry process, capital punishment, pregnant women in jail/prison, solitary confinement, etc.) ? Poverty (can focus on sub-issues such as food insecurity, healthcare, housing, unemployment, etc.) ? Social Exclusion / Inclusion (e.g. access to services, voting rules, political powers, etc.) ? Human Trafficking / Child Soldiers ? Environmental and Climate Injustice Please consult with the professor if you have other particular research interests. After considering the issues above, think about (1) any specific population you will focus. You can examine families in general, families of color, immigrant / refugee families, LGBTQ, youth, etc. Finally, choose (2) your regional interest – all levels (local, city, state, country) are accepted. For instance, if you choose to a county to the US, that is a country-level comparison. If you choose major cities like Chicago or New York, make sure the counterparts are also cities. It is very important to note that not all topics / areas have been studied for you to conduct literature review. Therefore, please do the preliminary search to confirm you have sufficient resources for the topic you study. YOU NEED AT LEAST 20 SOURCES. 10 Pages MAX. DUE SESSION 12 (11/20 Wednesday by 11:59 pm). Research papers will begin with a thorough exploration of the social issue of your choice, examine policy legislative and policy history, and evaluate and critique policy options/actions from a family- centered perspective. In detail, the following table outlines the components and grading criteria for the research paper. Policy Research Paper: (30pts) Criteria and Content Appropriateness of Issue Criteria: Students will select a social problem that affects families that has an international (global) effect, or exists on a global level 1pt Statement of the Issue Students will start with an issue statement and include a comprehensive literature review to include the “who, what, why, and how”. This section sets the context for your social issue and a detailed description of the social issue drawn from the literature. ? Demographic information on who is affected by the issue (consider gender, age, SES, ethnic background, Global North/South dynamics, history of marginalization) ? The nature of the issue – complexities, context, risk factors, variables, and consequences of the issue. ? Analysis of the issue incorporates a human rights framework in understanding the effect of po​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‍‍‍​verty, marginalization and oppression on individual, family, and community well-being. ? Analysis of the issue from a family-centered perspective ? If applicable, details how the effects of local and global institutional and economic power and policies reinforce systemic oppression. 4pts Legislative and Policy History Information should be relevant and precise. ? Legislative and policy history is examined from a family centered and global perspective. 5pts Policy Options Previous policy approaches are examined. ? At least three courses of action that have taken place are provided including pros and cons of each. Critique them. 10pts 10 3. Four Canvas Discussions (5 points each = Total 20 points): All students must participate in Canvas Discussion. Please see the COURSE OUTLINE below. 4. Presentation Peer Evaluation (20 points): Research presentations (10 min presentation and 5 min Q&A) will be peer evaluated. The evaluation form is available on the last page of the syllabus. It is to be completed during the last class. SUMMARY: Five reaction papers = 30 points Individual research paper = 30 points Four Canvas Discussions = 20 points ? Family centered evaluation of policy options is incorporated. ? Policy options include an assessment of strengths and develop globally and locally informed interventions to increase community capacity to support individual and family well-being. ? If global institutional and economic power and policies are detailed in the context, policy options reflect recommendations for changes and to advocate for changes in partnership with families and communities. ? Research based. Incorporates principles from course. Abstract and Conclusion Abstract (in the beginning): Students will provide an introduction that lays a foundation for the paper. Overgeneralizing statements, such as “poverty has always existed” are not included. The introduction is comprehensive and introduces the topics in the order they are explored in the paper. Conclusion (at the end): Students will include a comprehensive conclusion that includes a good summary of the points discussed. 7pts APA Formatting and Writing Style 3pts Students will use formal academic writing style, free of grammatical and typographical errors. Writing is clear and sophisticated in word and structure. Organization Paper will be well organized using APA-style headings. The flow is logical. Formatting Papers will adhere to APA-style (6/e) in regard to both style and format. All statements of fact are supported by in-text citations, all sources are scholarly and references are in APA format. Type of Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. Margins 1”. Abstract on its own page. Title page properly formatted. 10 PAGES MAX not including title, summary/abstract, foot/endnote, and reference pages (at least 20 sources) as well as pages containing any tables, cha​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌‍‍‍‍​rts, or graphs.