Life Map Paper Assignment Instructions
An introspective analysis of one’s own life is important for social workers. The life course perspective emphasizes how our lives are shaped by relationships, transitions, decisions, etc., all of which impact our worldview, values, and biases. It is important that we understand ourselves and the lens through which we operate, so that we may better connect with those we serve.
For this assignment you will develop a 6–8-page paper, not including the title page and references, based upon your Life Map. Please use the Life Map to create a narrative that articulates your development from a life course perspective and incorporate various developmental theories. The paper must include a discussion of life changing events (use textbook terms such as life events, turning point, and trajectory), at least 2 developmental theories (major developmental theories include Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development, Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, Bowlby’s Theory of Attachment, and Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development). Fowler’s theory of spiritual/faith development must also be included. The textbook and 3 additional peer reviewed sources* should be cited, for a minimum of 4 scholarly sources.
The paper should begin with an introduction (age, sex, marital status, pets, employment, etc.), followed by organizational headings to include: Life Changing Events (any specific events or milestones that changed the trajectory of your life), Application of Developmental Theories (discuss and apply at least 2 theories), Spiritual Developmental (discuss Fowler’s theory and the development of your personal faith), and As a Social Worker (discuss how your personal development impacted or informed your desire for social work). In the introduction, please discuss why it is important for social workers to be aware of their own development.
If scripture is used in your paper, it should be properly cited and referenced. Please follow the instructions carefully, use the template provided, and use current APA format. “Upload” your paper as a Word document; PDFs cannot be graded. Please see APA information below to assist you:
Please review the 7th edition of the APA manual pages 261-262, page 266, Figure 8.2 (p.262), and Table 8.1 (p.266) for citation examples.Please see page 325 for formatting of scripture citations and biblical references.Please refer to page 270 for Principles of Direct Quotations. A citation is NOT synonymous with a direct quote. Direct quotes are NOT original content and should be used sparingly. The ability to paraphrase and summarize more effectively demonstrates critical thinking and comprehension.
The JFL Library is an excellent source and will provide everything you need to complete research and writing assignments in this course. Click on “Resources” at the top, then “Jerry Falwell Library” on the left. You may enter search terms directly into the search window. To refine your search, click “advanced search” >>>> click “scholarly materials/peer reviewed” >>>> then fill in additional filters like the date range. Below is an example of a peer reviewed article; notice that there are authors, a year, a journal name, a volume, issue, page range (articles are typically several pages), and a doi and/or URL. These are clear indicators of a peer reviewed article.
Lee, C. D. (2018). Social work with groups’ practice ethics and standards: Student confidence and competence. Research on Social Work Practice, 28(4), 475–481. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731516655456
Please see the Life Map Paper Resources for links to these websites.
· *This video discusses differences between a general publication, a scholarly article, and a peer-reviewed article: What is a Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed Journal?
· This video takes a closer look at searching for scholarly resources within the JFL: Finding Peer-Reviewed & Scholarly Articles.
Scripture citations must include the translation/version of scripture, as well as the original and last revision publication date. The reference is for the translation/version, not your personal bible. Please see examples of correct formatting below:
Citation: According to John 3:16, “For God so loved the world He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (New International Version, 1978/ 2011).
Citation: Scripture tells us, “For God so loved the world He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16, New International Version, 1978/ 2011).
Reference
New International Version Bible (2011). New International Version online.
www.biblegateway.com (original work published 1978).
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
