• A Critical Reading Analysis is an analysis of the topic discussed in the article noted below, using critical thinking and reflection skills; it is based on a comprehensive reading of the assigned material. Students are required to 1) provide a summary and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the author’s theoretical perspective presented in the article or chapter, 2) opposing views and biases of the author, and 3) its relevance to social work (refer to NASW Code of Ethics).
• The CRA papers must be in APA style (7th Edition). Double-spaced, typed using Times New Roman font, with 1” margins, and a cover page. You must write an introductory statement (to give an overview of what you intend to cover in the paper). It should be well written, free of spelling errors, grammar mistakes and be well organized.
Main Article for Analysis: PDF ATTACHED
The article is included in Chapter 49 of the class assigned Ferguson textbook (citation below). (Please note that I attached PDF version of the study, which is exactly what is included in the chapter of the book since there is no E-Book available).
Desmond, M. (2015). Severe Deprivation in America: An Introduction. RSF, 1, 1 – 11. In S. J. Ferguson (Ed.). Shifting center: Understanding contemporary families. Sage Publishing.
NASW Code of Ethics
https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English#standards