You will participate in a series of “research updates” throughout the semester. We will be periodically reading the most up-to-date research within state politics, and you must review the research question, methods, and findings in your own words, along with providing original insights of your own. You will follow the CREATE method to help you do this. All papers must be three full pages with 12 point, times new roman font and one inch margins (double-spaced). You must attach a memo showing your CREATE notes. This does not count towards your overall page count.

Read "Topic 1: Vargas Case Study" and imagine that you are going to conduct a first interview with this family. Write a 700-1,050-word paper that addresses the following:Discuss how you would build alliance with this family.Develop some hypothesis about the family patterns that you believe are maintaining the problem.Conclude by outlining your expectations for each phase of treatment (rapport building, assessment and intervention, and closure).While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Vargas Case Study Bob and Elizabeth Vargas have been married for 10 years. They have two children, Frank (8) and Heidi (6). Bob teaches high school PE and coaches football, wrestling, and baseball. Elizabeth recently quit her job where she was an attorney in a law firm that specializes in Family Law. She enjoyed her work, had a passion for adoption cases, but decided to stay home for a few years while the kids were young. Elizabeth believes that Frank might have ADHD. She complains that he cannot sit still, does not listen, is forgetful, and is always getting hurt. She believes that much of these injuries are due to Frank’s impulsivity. Elizabeth suggests you talk to Frank’s teachers who have noticed that he has trouble waiting his turn, will often blurt out answers without raising his hand, and frequently loses things. Elizabeth acknowledges that Frank has always been an active child, but believes these behaviors, including picking on his little sister, are getting worse. Bob seems to be amused by these anecdotes and accuses Elizabeth of “overreacting,” stating that, “Boys will be boys.” Bob suggests you talk to his parents, both retired teachers, who agree with him and don’t think there’s anything wrong with Frankie. You notice Heidi sitting close to Elizabeth, playing on her mother’s cell phone. She glances up occasionally when her brother approaches, but is otherwise engrossed with the game. Frankie began the meeting sitting between his parents, but noticed Legos in the corner and was immediately attracted to them. He interrupts several times to share stories about his teacher, classmates, and his grandparents, despite numerous reprimands from his mother. After a few minutes, Frank asks to use his Dad’s phone (in a hurry, Bob had left it in the car), wanders around the office, looks out the window and comments on a squirrel, then grabs the phone from his sister who, of course, protests. After Elizabeth had quieted the commotion, you question any recent changes. Bob and Elizabeth both acknowledge an increase in marital tension and admit to having several arguments a week, some in front of the children. Bob blames Elizabeth for being “too high-strung” and says she just needs to relax. Elizabeth says she is unable to relax, fearing Frankie will end up damaging things or hurting himself or Heidi. She says that if Frankie would be able to control his behaviors, their marriage would improve dramatically. This, they report, is the reason for seeking therapy for Frankie. RUBRIC1Unsatisfactory0.00%2Less than Satisfactory74.00%3Satisfactory79.00%4Good87.00%5Excellent100.00%70.0 %Content 15.0 %Build Alliance with FamilyThe paper does not discuss how to build an alliance with the Vargas family and does not make any connections in regards to family therapy theories.The paper vaguely discusses how to build an alliance with the Vargas family and makes few connections in regards to family therapy theories.The paper fully discusses how to build an alliance with the Vargas family and makes clear connections in regards to family therapy theories.The paper provides an advanced discussion on how to build an alliance with the Vargas family and makes sound connections in regards to family therapy theories.The paper provides a comprehensive discussion on how to build an alliance with the Vargas family and makes insightful connections in regards to family therapy theories.15.0 %Hypothesis About Family PatternsThe paper does not provide any hypothesis about the family patterns maintaining the problem for the Vargas family and does not make any connections in regards to family patterns.The paper vaguely develops a hypothesis about the family patterns maintaining the problem for the Vargas family and makes few connections in regards to family patterns.The paper fully develops a hypothesis about the family patterns maintaining the problem for the Vargas family and makes clear connections in regards to family patterns.The paper provides an advanced hypothesis about the family patterns maintaining the problem for the Vargas family and makes sound connections in regards to family patterns.The paper provides a comprehensive hypothesis about the family patterns maintaining the problem for the Vargas family and makes insightful connections in regards to family patterns.15.0 %Outline Expectations for Rapport Building Phase of TreatmentThe paper does not outline the expectations for the rapport building phase of treatment for the Vargas family and does not make any connections in regards to the phase of treatment.The paper vaguely outlines the expectations for the rapport building phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes few connections in regards to the phase of treatment.The paper fully outlines the expectations for the rapport building phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes clear connections in regards to the phase of treatment.The paper provides an advanced outline of the expectations for the rapport building phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes sound connections in regards to the phase of treatment.The paper provides a comprehensive outline of the expectations for the rapport building phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes insightful connections in regards to the phase of treatment.15.0 %Outline Expectations for Assessment and Intervention Phase of TreatmentThe paper does not outline the expectations for the assessment and intervention phase of treatment for the Vargas family and does not make any connections in regards to the phase of treatment.The paper vaguely outlines the expectations for the assessment and intervention phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes few connections in regards the phase of treatment.The paper fully outlines the expectations for the assessment and intervention phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes clear connections in regards to the phase of treatment.The paper provides an advanced outline of the expectations for the assessment and intervention phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes sound connections in regards the phase of treatment.The paper provides a comprehensive outline of the expectations for the assessment and intervention phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes insightful connections in regards the phase of treatment.10.0 %Outline Expectations for the Closure Phase of TreatmentThe paper does not outline the expectations for the closure phase of treatment for the Vargas family and does not make any connections in regards to the phase of treatment.The paper vaguely outlines the expectations for the closure phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes few connections in regards the phase of treatment.The paper fully outlines the expectations for the closure phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes clear connections in regards to the phase of treatment.The paper provides an advanced outline of the expectations for the closure phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes sound connections in regards to the phase of treatment.The paper provides a comprehensive outline of the expectations for the closure phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes insightful connections in regards to the phase of treatment.20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 7.0 %Thesis Development and PurposePaper 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.8.0 %Argument Logic and ConstructionStatement 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 progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.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.10.0 %Format 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.5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)Sources are not documented.Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.100 %Total Weightage