Reading & Research

1. Reading & Research Self Directed Approach 2011 By Ed Wohlmuth

2. Overview of Course Goals • Self directed focus • Areas of faculty support • Research/Reading: sharing theory concepts and possible applications • Writing: support for organizing, categorizing and presenting research findings • Reflection and Referencing: support for reflecting on research in the light of twitter child’s family and APA Referencing

3. Research Process Theory • What theory resonates with you… General Systems concepts Specific System’s Theorist Key Concepts Applications

4. The Language of Research • Use it Applied Research Quantitative Research Methodology Control Group Hypothesis Placebo Effect

5. Research Proposal 15% • A one page typed proposal. • The outline must include; • Theory • Rationale (why you choose this theory), • Preliminary research question/purpose • Four resources (diversity/credibility)

6. Research Paper Structure • Cover page • Introduction • Literature Review • Reflections/Application • References

7. Cover Page Running head: Helping Families Helping Families through Systems Theory (Title) Lucita Maria Lopez (name) Reading & Research (Course) Ed Wohlmuth (Faculty) Friday, Oct.1,2012 (date)

8. Introduction “When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself”- Wayne Dyer • Invokes interest • Personalizing theory Selection • Purpose/Research Question • Outlines presentation of paper

9. Literature Review • Third person sharing of research from the field • Select research resources that are academically appropriate: I. Current Books (current theory and developments) II. books- for quoting “originators” of a theory III. Academic Data bases/Journals/periodicals IV. Credible Web resources- Government and Education- authors creditable and identified* *Do not use Wikipedia • Group information into themes (using chapter headings, sub headings, or commonly referred to information) • Maximum of two plus 40 word quotes.

10. Literature Review: In-text Citations • In-text Citations: Select favorite information or quotes- write them in your own words or quote them directly: One Author: Rogers (1961) shares that quality living is a non stop journey where the scenery seems ever changing not stagnant. Rogers (1961) states, “Life, at its best, is a flowing, changing process in which nothing is fixed” (p. 27).

11. Literature Review: In-text Citations • Two authors: Corey & Corey (2007) state that students in helping programs can be unconscious of the challenges related to helping other people who are culturally different. Corey & Corey (2007) indicate, “Many students are unaware of the difficulty of dealing with clients who have a cultural background different from their own” (p.190).

12. Literature Review: In-text Citations • Three or more authors: First Reference Relationship is the heart of Youth Care work (Elliott, Kerber, Litz & Martin, 1992) Subsequent References Elliott et al. (1992) state… • Citing an online source Direct quote- (Anderson, 2003, para. 14) Anderson (2003) reported, “something, something” (para.14).

13. Literature Review: Paragraphing • Front load paragraphs or sections with the reference: According to Corey & Corey (2007), helping is…They indicate that…. In their opinion… With regards to helping, their research suggests… • Citing unique terminology… Corey and Cory (2007) use the term “cultural tunnel vision” to describe the unconscious awareness of our perspective (p.190).

14. Personal Communication From Interviews • Introduce personal communication information Stephen Covey, a prominent author and lecturer on ethics in the business world, stated, “Our challenge is to find our voice and then help others find theirs” (Personal Communication, October 7th, 2005).

15. Group Practice: How To Reach And Teach Children with ADD/ADHD: Practical Techniques, Strategies, and Interventions Sandra F. Rief Publisher: Jossey-Bass Second Edition 2005 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the name of a group of behaviors found in many children and adults. People who have ADHD have trouble paying attention in school, at home or at work. They may be much more active and/or impulsive than what is usual for their age. These behaviors contribute to significant problems in relationships, learning and behavior. For this reason, children who have ADHD are sometimes seen as being "difficult" or as having behavior problems. p.35

16. Group Practice: A Child and Youth Care Approach to Working with Families Thom Garfat Publisher: Routledge 2004 Family work interventions are characterized by caring for the family and individual family members, related to the immediate and overall context and reflect a way of connecting that fits each family, including their rules, roles, culture, rhythm, timing and style. p.7

17. Group Practice: Perspectives in Professional Child and Youth Care by James P Anglin ,Carey J Denholm, Roy V Ferguson, Alan R Pence and Jerome Beker Publisher: Routledge 1990 Only through relationships can we really come to know who we are and what we are to do with our lives, and for us, as child and youth workers, we oftentimes discover the most important parts of ourselves in the mystery of our interactions with children. p.6

18. Reflecting on research findings and Application to Twitter Child’s family • Relevant and insightful personal reflections/critique of theory and concepts • Application to Twitter Child/Family • Possible helping ideas-top ten? Top five :)

19. References Examples • Book, One Author Rogers, C.R. (1961). On Becoming a Person. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TRTM). • Journal Article, One Author Green, E. (2007). Perceptual Awareness. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 73, 135-147. •  Journal Article, Two Authors Green, E. & Forest, G. (2007). Perceptual Awareness. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 73, 135-147. • Internet Article, One Author Green, E.L. (2005, July). Human Thought. Metacognition, 9, 14. Retrieved January 7, 2008, from http://www.metacognition.com/yr2005/july_99090.html. Perceptual Awareness. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 73, 135-147.