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Assignment -

Instructions: Chosen a number of articles in relation to immigrants, multiculturalism, parenting children with disabilities. Some major themes are cross-cultural differences, access to services, communication barriers, how to build resilience, and you will find more in these articles. Some information on how to write this paper:

Research Approach 250-500 words

• Describe the research approach that you have chosen for your project (Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed).
• Discuss why this approach is best suited for your project.
• What philosophical assumptions (worldview) inform your research project? Why?
• Choose a research method and design - Quantitative (survey, experimental), Qualitative (narrative, phenomenological, grounded theory, ethnography, case study) and Mixed (Convergent, Explanatory Sequential, Exploratory Sequential).
• Describe why you have chosen the method and design for your project.

Literature Review Length: 750 words max Number of Sources: 10-15

• Cite: keep the primary focus on the literature pertinent to your research problem.
• Compare the various arguments, theories, methodologies, and findings expressed in the literature: what do the authors agree on? Who applies similar approaches to analyzing the research problem?
• Contrast the various arguments, themes, methodologies, approaches and controversies expressed in the literature: what are the major areas of disagreement, controversy, or debate?
• Critique the literature: Which arguments are more persuasive, and why? Which approaches, findings, methodologies seem most reliable, valid, or appropriate, and why? Pay attention to the verbs you use to describe what an author says/does [e.g., asserts, demonstrates, etc.].
• Connect the literature to your own area of research and investigation: how does your own work draw upon, depart from, or synthesize what has been said in the literature?

Use of Theory 250 words

• Describe how you will use theory in your proposed research.
• This will look different if you are proposing a qualitative or quantitative study.

Ethical Considerations 50-100 words

• Discuss the ethical implications and considerations that may impact your research

Introduction 250 words

• What is the central research problem? (assuming that you are using human subjects).
• What is the topic of study related to that problem? Purpose Statement.
• Describe why you want to conduct the study and how you intend to accomplish this.
• Identify the major objects of the study.

Ways of understanding Family and Disability-

This paper should be no longer than 5-6 double spaced pages (not including references) so please be succinct- a very challenging task!

Section One:

Please choose THREE conceptual/theoretical frameworks and briefly outline each in relation to the family. You should refer to at least one article for each theory. These frameworks may be ones we are covering in class or may be different. Do some research and decide which you would like to utilize. There are many conceptual/theoretical frameworks in use in the field of family studies and/or the study of disability and the family. The frameworks don't need to necessarily involve disability but must be applicable to the understanding of disability and the family.

Section Two:

Choose a story in the media involving a family with a member with a disability. Briefly describe the situation. Use each of your theoretical perspectives to understand the circumstances. For example if you were using the stress and coping model you might suggest some elements to enter into the ABCX model.

Section Three:

Identify some similarities and differences among the theoretical frameworks and finally choose which of the frameworks you believe might be most useful for understanding the family's experiences. Suggest a recommendation for policy or practice based on the principles of this theory.

1. TITLE (with a cover page)

2. ABSTRACT (150-250 words max.)

3. INTRODUCTION

a) Background and Significance of the Research

b) Problem Statement

c) Purpose of the Study

4. LITERATURE REVIEW

5. METHODOLOGY

A) Method

B) Rationale for chosen approach

C) Research Questions and Hypothesis

D) Data Collection

E) Ethical Considerations

F) Data Analysis

G) Summary Paragraph

6. REFERENCES (APA FORMAT).

Attachment:- Assignment Files.rar