Prepare the first draft of a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that discusses the issues and responsibilities common to families with children today. Include the following in your discussion:
Spouse-to-spouse issues and responsibilities:
- What issues do spouses typically deal with over the lifecycle of the family?
- What are the responsibilities of each spouse?
- In light of the issues and responsibilities listed, what strategies can spouses use to build and maintain their marital relationship? Give specific examples for each strategy listed.
Parent-to-child issues and responsibilities:
- What issues pertaining to childrearing do parents typically deal with during the parenting years? What are the responsibilities of parents during the parenting years?
- What strategies can spouses use to effectively address the issues and meet the responsibilities you delineate? Give specific examples for each strategy listed.
- What services or resources outside the immediate family do parents and children need? In what ways are the services and resources you delineate available to families in society today? In what ways could society provide better support for families?
- What is the role of the church in supporting marriages and in supporting parents?
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is required. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
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Strategies for Families (First Draft)
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| 70.0 %Essay describes the institution of marriage and the family in modern societies. (comp. 5.3) | Essay fails to describe the institution of marriage and the family in modern societies. | Essay describes the institution of marriage and the family in modern societies in a cursory manner; essay demonstrates an inadequate understanding of the topic. Assignment requirements are performed at a less than satisfactory level. | Essay describes the institution of marriage and the family in modern societies in a competent manner; essay demonstrates an adequate understanding of the topic. All assignment requirements are performed at a satisfactory level. | Essay describes the institution of marriage and the family in modern societies in a logical, well-connected manner; essay demonstrates an analytical understanding of the topic. All assignment requirements are performed at a good level. | Essay provides a comprehensive and well-analyzed description of the institution of marriage and the family in modern societies with relevant and insightful evidence to support claims. Essay is well-delineated and demonstrates a commanding understanding of the topic. All assignment requirements are performed nearly without flaw. | |
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| 7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose | Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. | Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. | Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. | Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. | Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. | |
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| 8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction | Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. | Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. | Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. | Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. | Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. | |
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| 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. | Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. | Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. | Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. | Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | |
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| 5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) | Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. | Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. | Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. | Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. | All format elements are correct. | |
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| 5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) | No reference page is included. No citations are used. | Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. | Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present | Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. | In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. | |
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Jermaine Byrant
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