Assignment:
Paper Structure
1) The first part of your paper should include background information about your topic. What is the topic? Who is affected by the problem you selected? What are underlying causes of the problem? You should show a clear understanding of the topic you selected based on your research (not opinion).
2) The next part of your paper should explain how each of the 3 models of service delivery discussed in the textbook (the Medical Model; Public Health Model; and Human Services Model) would address the topic you selected. For each model:
a. Explain how the model addresses the problem you selected, including the strengths and limitations of the model in addressing the problem. For example, how does the medical model view those struggling with substance abuse? What support can the medical model provide? What are the strengths of the medical model in working with substance abuse? What are the limitations of the medical model in working with clients who struggle with substance abuse? Do this for each model, be specific and use information from the textbook and your own research. Be sure to clearly cite sources used and support your assertions with evidence (i.e. explain your reasoning).
3) Lastly, write about two barriers to receiving help (as discussed in the textbook) that clients struggling with the problem you selected might face and suggest a strategy to overcome each of the barriers. Be specific and support your assertions with evidence.
Title
Introduction
A. Capture reader's interest
B. Build case through logic
C. Topic sentence/thesis statement
Background Information on your Topic
A. Who is affected by the problem
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B. Underlying causes of the problem
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2. Example
Models of Service Delivery
A. Medical Model
1. How the model addresses the problem
a. Strengths of the model in addressing the problem
b. Limitations of the model in addressing the problem
B. Public Health Model
2. How the model addresses the problem
a. Strengths of the model in addressing the problem
b. Limitations of the model in addressing the problem
C. Human Services Model
3. How the model addresses the problem
a. Strengths of the model in addressing the problem
b. Limitations of the model in addressing the problem
Barriers to receiving help
A. Support
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B. Support
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Conclusion
A. Restate topic
B. Summarize three main points