Description
You have been hired by XYZ University as a consultant. The University leadership is thinking about requiring students to participate in a service learning project in order to graduate. As a case study, the leadership of the University has hired you to evaluate an organization to see if a service learning opportunity would benefit future students and the community. Your initial recommendation is due in week 5 and will be based on the research you collect over the next four weeks.
Week 1 Assignment:
- You should have chosen your social issue in the week 1 discussion. If not, be sure to do so before you begin this assignment.
- Your task is to find a national or international organization that is currently working to effect positive change for the issue you have chosen. For example, if you chose an environmental issue, you might decide to evaluate Greenpeace. Example social issues and organizations.
- XYZ University has required you to find and read the following peer-reviewed article in the EBSCO library. EBSCO Quick Guide.
- You are required to cite the above article to support at least one claim you make in your week 1 assignment. Reference and Citation Quick Guide.
- Turn in a minimum of a 2-3 pages paper following APA guidelines. Click here for the web version of the APA sample paper. Click here for a downloadable version of the APA sample paper.
Paper Requirements:
Complete the following steps.
Step 1: Introduction – Introduce the social issue you have selected. Explain to your reader why this issue is important and why they should be interested. What are the benefits of service learning in causing positive change for this issue? Provide at least one citation from a peer-reviewed article to support your claims in this section.
Step 2: Community Organization - Introduce the organization you have selected. Briefly describe the organization’s historical background. What is the primary focus of the organization? How does the organization meet the communities’ needs? Provide at least one citation from a peer-reviewed article to support your claims in this section.
Step 3: Conclusion – Provide a summary of the social issue and how the organization addresses the social issue. Summarize the benefits for students and the community of performing service learning at this organization. Provide at least one citation from a peer-reviewed article to support your claims in this section.
Step 4: References – On a separate reference page, list all the references you have cited in your paper to support your claims.
The Social Issue chosen was lack of after school programs around the country.
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Lack of After School Programs
Student’s Name
Affiliate Institution
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Lack of After School Programs
After school programs are activities which the youth can take part in beyond the
traditional school going hours. The after-school programs categorized in those undertaken by
either secondary or primary schools and those undertaken by external commercial or not-forprofit organizations. The programs meet the needs of youth and children of all ages and
encompasses a wide range of focus activities such as mentoring, academic support, youth
development, recreation and sports. The social issue is important as it improves the academic
performance of attendees, enhances the class behavior of the learners. Additionally, afterschool programs minimize the likelihood of dropping out of school. Further, participation in
after-school programs has been linked to ...