Article Summary: A homeless teen finds solace in a teacher

Article Summary: A homeless teen finds solace in a teacher

Article Summary: A homeless teen finds solace in a teacher

• Standard Format:
  • Title of the story [Audio file].  (Year, Month Day). Retrieved from website url.
    • Example:

A homeless teen finds solace in a teacher and a recording [Audio file]. (2014, March 7).  Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/2014/03/07/286921391/a-homeless-teen-finds-solace-in-a-teacher-and-a-recording.

• In-Text Citation Format:
• • The in-text citation for a selected story is an abbreviated version of the title and the year of publication. The abbreviation contains the first three words of the title.
• • • Example:

(A homeless teen,” 2014).

• Textbook Citation Format:
• • Author’s Name. (Date of publication). Title of the resource. Publisher information.
  • • Example:

Santrock, J. (2006). Human adjustment: 2007 custom edition. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.

Write a three to six (3-6) page paper in which you:

1. Summarize the two (2) articles you selected from the NPR Website.
2. Describe the major adjustment issues discussed in each story.
3. Examine at least three (3) evidence-based strategies from the selected articles that could help the individuals enhance their adjustment skills.
4. Recommend the evidence-based strategy that is best suited for the people in the selected articles. Provide a rationale for your response.
5. Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

1. Must be a minimum of three to four double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must include section headings in approved APA style, in order to organize your paper.
   1. Main section headings include: Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusion.
      • Plan to utilize these sections as first-level headings in your Final Project, formatted according to APA style, to organize your paper.
      • Each main heading and all subheadings should include at least a two- to three- sentence description (use complete sentences). Do not simply write the heading and a few words of description.
6. Must include in-text citations for all statements of facts obtained through your research.
   1. Remember that direct quotes (identical phrases or sentences taken from a source) require in-text citations with appropriate formatting.
   2. Statements of opinion should be clearly stated as such, and include a rationale to support why you hold this opinion (e.g., personal or professional experience, your research findings).
7. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
8. Must use at least six to eight scholarly sources that were published with the last five years, including a minimum of four peer-reviewed original research studies.
   1. In general, dictionaries and encyclopedias are not considered appropriate as resources for academic writing.
   2. It is assumed that these references will be included in your Final Project.
9. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
10. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.