Q Written Response – 35 Points 5-7 pages, double spaced, 12-point font or equivalent slides (2-3 slides per page) or video (If you are doing video, use slides as well) Your research sources are: Journal Articles Websites affiliated with the Intervention Websites of agencies or organizations providing the intervention. You may include one article from the mainstream press. Section One: Origin, theory and who it serves (1 ½ to 2 pages or equivalent slides or video.) a. The origins and historical antecedents of the intervention. How did it start? Why? b. The philosophical and/or theoretical principles that are the basis of this model. c. A description of the features of this model, including: Population Served and Eligibility - Age Group, Income Eligibility, Language of service, etc. Who (organization or individual) provides this service in Sonoma, Napa, Marin, or Solano County or your home county? What are the educational and professional requirements to provide this intervention? Section Two: Analysis of the intervention (2-3 pages.): Your evaluation of this intervention. Based on research, “the evidence,” analyze the benefits and weaknesses of this approach. Include at least 2 different perspectives and sources; you must include at least 1 scholarly journal article in your discussion. Look at the following factors: What are the strengths of this intervention? What are the weaknesses or critiques? Is this appropriate for all populations (cultural, linguistic, socio-economic)? Section Three: Connection to the class readings and presentations (1/2 - 1 page) Make at least 1 specific connection to theory, research, material from this course or another ECS course. Your connections should include using quotes/ citation from the material. Be specific and detailed, cite and explain the connection between the course material and the intervention. Section Four: Family explanation (1 page): How would you explain this intervention to a family and encourage them to try it? You will include both factual information and ways in which you would connect with a family. See Handout on Talking with Families. This is for child care providers but it works across disciplines. tips-for-child-care-providers-to-communicate-with-parents-their-concerns-about-a-childs-development/ (Links to an external site.) Bibliography: Sources used in your study. You need at least 4. The 2 used for the analysis and 2 sources from class or other ECS course work. Including more support is often helpful and strengthens your work. You need to include the class readings in your bibliography. Grading Rubric: Origin, theory and who it serves: 8 points Analysis of the intervention: 10 points Connection to readings/ class resources: 8 points Family explanation: 6 points. Writing – You must use APA formatting for in-text citation and your bibliography (spelling, grammar, clarity, bibliography, etc): 3 points