Summarize the main points from the article for your peers and post the link to the article.

Learning Goal: I’m working on a social work discussion question and need a reference to help me learn.

CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION

Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however should be correlated to the literature.

All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above.

INITIAL RESPONSE

INSTRUCTIONS:

Find an article about family therapy or family issues on the Social Work TodayLinks to an external site. website . Choose something that is interesting to you and the type of practice you want to learn more about.

• Summarize the main points from the article for your peers and post the link to the article.
• Describe why you chose the topic and what additional questions do you have after reading the article.
• Describe how the article added to your understanding of working with families and the importance of assessments?
• How will you use this information in your practice?
• What ethical issues might you face when conducting family assessments or working with families facing the challenges described in your article?
• Optional discussion post assignment: share your genogram with your peers and provide feedback on similarities and differences.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Your initial response is due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm CT.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

PEER RESPONSE

INSTRUCTIONS:

Read at least two of your peer’s posts and post a response to their summary of the article.

• How did their summary and analysis increase your understanding of the topic?
• What questions do you have about the issues raised?
• Describe if you have any additional knowledge you can contribute to the topic.
• What resources are you aware of in your state that provides assistance to families experiencing the problem?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

All peer responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 pm CT.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour