Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This 5 page essay presents an argument supporting the pro-choice stance in the abortion debate. Counter-argument supporting the pro-life position are also presented and refuted. Bibliography presents 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses 3 previous papers associated with this student, which pertain to needs of the elderly, global issues and the role Kurdish in Iraqi culture. The writer argues that the centrality of identity is a feature that is evident throughout these investigations of literature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper that explores Gandhi’s leadership styles. The essay reports examples of transactional, transformational, and servant leadership styles used by Gandhi. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of poverty and malnutrition. The use of statistical analysis to reveal insights is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses strengths-based theory, crisis theory and humanistic theory in regards to social work practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses how the concept of childhood is a social construct that evolved. Macro and micro forces in this evolution are described. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the issue of socialization. This paper reflects on the fact that while socialization may seem like a deliberate act, it can occur in both intentional and unintentional forms. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper that is based on the movie Fire in the Dark. The other paper had a diagnosis of old age mobility problems, this one has a diagnosis of osteoporosis. The essay discusses family dynamics as parents age, getting older, importance of friends, and how the elderly lose independence. Bibliography lists 6 ...

This 3 page essay offers the writer's personal response to the study conducted by Pebdani (2013), which examines the issue of sexuality among the disabled. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper reports on a study conducted by Dorsey and colleagues (2012), which examined the incidence of exposure to trauma among youth in treatment foster care. The writer offers a comprehensive summary of the research. Bibliography cites only the study.

This 3 page research paper investigates the problem of an increase in suicide rates among the elderly. The causes associated with this phenomenon are discussed, as well as suggestions for prevention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper/essay relates the details of a severe child abuse case and then discusses it, drawing on scholarly opinion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page research paper is in 2 parts. Part A is a brief annotated bibliography and an outline of the paper presented in Part B, which presents a comprehensive discussion of theory, risks and prevention efforts that address the issue of intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrated against African American women. Part A is ...

This 6 page research paper/essay investigates the causative factors that have been shown by research literature to pertain to domestic violence. The effects of domestic violence are also described. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes a proposal for funding a senior center. The author of this paper gives ideas for how to best raise money to build a new center. There are three sources cited in this paper.

This 4 page essay reports on an investigation and critique of Internet sources that pertain to cyber bullying. The writer examined a blog, a video and a podcast and each source is described as to its authors' credentials, and information validity and applicability. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper reviews sociological concepts revealed in the New York Times article by Ian Ayres. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page research paper/essay begins by offering the student a hypothetical example of how the student might wish to describe a personal relationship to pop culture. This is followed by a definition of popular culture, identification of three major trends, and discussion of how popular culture affects decision making. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of effective activism. It draws upon the work of Mann's "Playbook for Progressives". Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper that is based on the movie “Fire in the Dark.” The essay explains how the characters must change, most importantly how Emily the mother/grandmother must change everything as she ages. She loses her independence and fights against it. The essay discuses the importance of friends, importance of family, the sandwich ...

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of social inequality in the United States. Racism is examined as a key source. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of community HIV awareness programs. Strategies for ensuring the effectiveness of such programs are examined. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of domestic violence in the military. Various discussion topics are covered in brief. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page essay consists of a summary of a practitioner's responses to assessment questions and issues and then discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 12 page paper that provides an overview of social pedagogy. The importance of social pedagogy to understanding and facilitating revolutionary social movements is explored. Bibliography lists 12 sources.