Vulnerable Populations

  
Final Project
In the first two written assignments, you selected one  vulnerable population in need of a new program or service in your  community.  In this project, you will finalize the research that allows  you to understand elements that go into designing and launching a  community service.  The Final Project will be written using a persuasive  tone, such that you would be able to present it in order to gain  community and organizational support for your program.  The Final  Project must demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments,  class discussions, as well as your research and application of new  knowledge.  Your project must contain the following elements:

A description of the vulnerable population and why they need assistance in your community.
A description of the health service needs of the vulnerable population you have chosen to serve with your program.
In order to support the need for the service you propose, cite  statistical data obtained from your county health department, state  health department, and organizations or agencies who serve the  vulnerable population.
A description of your proposed community service or program; include  the specific service(s) provided and one continuum of care level  (prevention, treatment, or long-term care). Explain how the selected  service(s) and the continuum of care will impact the chosen population.
Discuss the social and cultural norms of your vulnerable population  and how these play a role in the need for the services offered by your  program. Describe how the vulnerable population experiences the health  care system.  Analyze methods your program can use to overcome social  and cultural differences.
Identify two or more community organizations or agencies with which  you can partner in order to implement your program. Explain how these  organizations can help you implement the services you offer and the  continuum of care offered by the potential partnering agencies. Explain  which services these organizations will provide to your clientele that  are not covered by your program.  
Analyze at least four potential funding sources for your program,  one of which must be from a state funded agency, one of which must be  from a federally funded agency and the remaining two can be  not-for-profit or for-profit business sources. Explain what factors must  be met in order to receive funding from your sources.

Your final project will demonstrate quantitative literacy,  which shows your ability to identify and solve problems.  Additionally,  you must demonstrate integrative learning, which means you combine your  earlier learning from this and other courses, analyze data from multiple  perspectives, explore issues to their full extent as is required in the  assignment, as well as incorporate your own personal and professional  experiences.

Be detailed and convincing in  describing the above elements.  For your presentation, you may choose  between the following formats:

An APA formatted Final Paper
A PowerPoint Presentation

The Final Paper:

Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including  title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as  outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate title page with the following:  

Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

The PowerPoint Presentation:

Must be at least 18 slides in length (not including title and reference slides).
Must include a title slide with the following:  

Title of presentation
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted

Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference slide, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Must include detailed speaker notes for each slide.
Must be creative, using images and charts. Remember to cite all images taken from an online resource. Creative Commons (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and Flickr (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. are great websites for open source images. 

For tips on creating an excellent presentation, read the following overview (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.