HUSS 125 Bryant and Stratton College Week 4 Family Theory and Services Paper DirectionsThis week you will complete a report consisting of a narrativeat lea

HUSS 125 Bryant and Stratton College Week 4 Family Theory and Services Paper DirectionsThis week you will complete a report consisting of a narrativeat least 500 words in lengthand a corresponding table. In this reportyou will examine some of the diverse family structures seen in the United States today and explore the effects of culture (including race and ethnicity) on these family structures.In completing the table and accompanying narrative, the information and links provided in the Week 1 lecture will be particularly helpful. You may also conduct your own research using outside scholarly sources if you wish. Make sure to cite any references used.To begin, fill in the table template provided in Appendix A of this document (starting on page 5). Bullet points are provided to help you organize your table. Each row of the table represents a different family structure that is common in the United States today. The first row of the table has been completed for you as an example.For each of the remainingrows, please do the following within the table (in your own words): HUSS 125 – Family Theory and Services
Week 4 – Report
This assessment is worth 10% of your grade
Deadline
Due by the end of Week 4 at 11:59 pm, ET.
Outcomes
Completing this activity will help you meet the following:
Course Outcome
• Compare and contrast the diverse types of family structures and how cultural factors can
influence these dynamics.
Directions
This week you will complete a report consisting of a narrative at least 500 words in
length and a corresponding table. In this report you will examine some of the diverse
family structures seen in the United States today and explore the effects of culture
(including race and ethnicity) on these family structures.
In completing the table and accompanying narrative, the information and links
provided in the Week 1 lecture will be particularly helpful. You may also conduct your
own research using outside scholarly sources if you wish. Make sure to cite any
references used.
To begin, fill in the table template provided in Appendix A of this document (starting
on page 5). Bullet points are provided to help you organize your table. Each row of the
table represents a different family structure that is common in the United States today.
The first row of the table has been completed for you as an example. For each of the
remaining rows, please do the following within the table (in your own words):
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Briefly define and describe the family structure.
o In your description, make sure to detail any important identifying
characteristics of the family strucuture.
o In your description, try to focus on what helps to differentiate this
particular family structure from the other family structures listed in the
table.
Summarize the effects of culture (including race and ethnicity) on the frequency
or prevalance of the family strucuture.
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o For example, in Week 1 lecture, you learned that Asian children are
statistically less likely to be part of a blended family. This is one effect of
culture that could be listed for remarriage/blended families.
o If you cannot find information (in lecture or through your own research)
on the effects of race/ethnicity on a particular family structure, you might
try thinking about culture more broadly.
? As you saw in Week 1 lecture, culture affects what people think is
acceptable or normal. Consider how shifts in attitudes and other
changes within the larger American society might impact the
prevalence of the listed family structure.
• For example, attitudes towards divorce have become more
favorable/accepting in the United States. This cultural
change might have an effect on the number of nuclear
families in the country.
Once you have completed the table, write a narrative at least 500 words in length in
which you compare and contrast the family structures summarized in your table and
detail the effects of culture on the various family structures. A template for the
organization of your narrative is provided below the table in Appendix A of this
document (beginning on page 5).
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HUSS 125 – Report Grading Rubric
Criteria
Table Content
45 points
Narrative
45 points
Grammar and
Spelling
10 points
Excellent
Average
Needs Improvement
38 – 45 points
30 – 37 points
0 – 29 points
Entire table is completed
with correct details in
every cell. For each
listed family structure,
an accurate
definition/description is
provided and some of
the possible effects of
culture are identified.
The majority of cells in
the table are completed
with correct details.
Mostly accurate
information is provided
to define/describe each
listed family structure
and the effects of culture
on that structure.
However, certain cells
would benefit from
additional detail and/or
clarity.
Few of the cells in the
chart are filled in
accurately, cells are filled
in completely, but
details are inaccurate, or
table is left blank.
38 – 45 points
30 – 37 points
0 – 29 points
The narrative fully
describes key
similarities/differences
between the family
structures, as well as
identifying some themes
related to the effects of
culture. The narrative is
well reasoned, offers
supporting details, and
exemplifies higher-level
thinking.
The narrative briefly
describes key
similarities/differences
between the family
structures, as well as
themes related to the
effects of culture.
However, some
supporting details or
examples are lacking.
Parts of the analysis
show evidence of higherlevel thinking and a basic
understanding of the
family structures.
9 – 10 points
7 – 8 points
0 – 6 points
The visual organization
of information in the
cells of the table is easy
to follow, with spaces or
bullet points separating
details. The written
narrative follows a
logical and clear pattern
of development. There
are 3 or fewer errors in
grammar, spelling, or
punctuation.
The visual organization of
information in the cells in
the table can be followed
with minimal difficulty.
Some attempt is made to
separate details in each
cell. Most of the written
narrative follows a logical
and clear pattern of
development. There are
minimal errors (4-6) in
spelling and grammar.
The errors do not cloud
The visual organization
of information in the cells
in the table is difficult to
follow. No attempt is
made to separate details
in each cell. The written
narrative does not follow
a logical and clear pattern
of development. The
organization of the
narrative makes reading
difficult and confusing.
There are more than 6
The narrative is
incomplete, lacking
significant detail, or
contains irrelevant or
inaccurate information
on key
similarities/differences
between the family
structures and/or the
effects of culture on
family structures.
Points
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the meaning of the
message.
Instructor
Comments:
errors in spelling and
grammar. Errors cloud
the meaning of the
message.
Total Points:
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Appendix A – Table and Narrative Template
Family Structure
Remarriage/blended
family
Nuclear family
Multi-generational
family and extended
family
Grandparent family
Brief Description/Definition
Effect of Culture (Including
Race and Ethnicity)
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Family featuring
stepparents,
stepsiblings, and/or
half siblings
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Asian children
statistically less likely to
be part of a blended
family
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One or both parents
have children from a
prior relationship
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Hispanic, black, and
white children equally
likely to live in blended
families
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Same-sex parents
Cohabitating parents
Childless family
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**Start narrative here**
Title
Name
Introduction
Brief overview of what you will be talking about in the body of the narrative.
Should be approximately one paragraph.
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Body
In your own words:
o Compare and contrast the family structures summarized in your table.
? Identify and explain any key similarities and differences you notice
across the family structures in the table.
o Summarize any themes you noticed generally about the effects of culture
on family structures and offer supporting details.
? For example, you might summarize any patterns you noticed
within a particular race/ethnicity or within American society as a
whole.
**Remember, a good rule of thumb is a minimum of three (3) sentences per
paragraph.**
Conclusion
Summarize and restate main points. Again, approximately one paragraph.

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