Your action plan can build on your existing research essay,
but the action plan itself will include a few additional components (denoted
with an * below). The research you have done should be carefully woven into
your action plan. In other words, don’t just copy and paste your research essay
and tack on more words. Use the research to justify the actions you are
proposing.
- Statement
of the problem: A statement of the key issues that must be explored in
order to resolve your case study.(This can be the same as the statement in
your research essay) - Incorporation
of at least 10 credible sources from within the past 10 years that can be
used to support a parenting action plan. At least 5 of these sources must
be scholarly social science research articles, and at least 3 of the
sources must have been published within the last 2 years. - *Incorporation
of parenting or developmental theories to provide a framework for the
proposed action plan. - *Description
of potential sites of impact (Step 6 of the Planning Table). - *Identify
an action plan grounded in research that may address concerns posed by the
case study (Step 7 of the Planning Table). - Correct
use of in-text citations and corresponding reference list (APA 7th edition). - Use of
APA 7th edition format (1” margins, standard font, double
spacing, page numbers, etc.). - Demonstration
of strong writing skills.