Critical Analysis Paper 40%
Based on the reading/s from weeks 3–9 each student will be expected to choose one of
those weeks and will write a 5–page (double spaced; 12–point font) analysis of one of the
assigned readings. This analysis will include:
• An identification of the main themes highlighted in the reading.
• A discussion of the author/s main position on the subject.
• Discuss whether the author has supported their position/main argument and
provide examples.
• Does the author provide a balanced approach to the discussion? In other words, do
they provide information on both sides of the argument?
• What is the relevance of the ideas in the reading to the field of Child and Youth
Care?
Based on the reading/s from weeks 3–9 each student will be expected to choose one of
those weeks and will write a 5–page (double spaced; 12–point font) analysis of one of the
assigned readings. This analysis will include:
• An identification of the main themes highlighted in the reading.
• A discussion of the author/s main position on the subject.
• Discuss whether the author has supported their position/main argument and
provide examples.
• Does the author provide a balanced approach to the discussion? In other words, do
they provide information on both sides of the argument?
• What is the relevance of the ideas in the reading to the field of Child and Youth
Care?
• Discuss the ways in which issues of diversity are addressed in the reading. For
example, does the reading address issues of gender, sexual orientation, race, social
class etc., and if so, how is it addressed?
• Analyze the way in which the information impacts your understanding of your role
as a CYC practitioner or a practitioner in your particular field of study and the way
in which it can positively or negatively affect your skill development for the field.
• Please ensure that you provide examples to support your argument.
• Please ensure that you appropriately reference the reading/s using APA 7th edition.
• You MUST use a MINIMUM of 6 additional readings to support your
arguments/position. The submission is due 1 week after the reading is
assigned.
If you submit an assignment that is longer than 5–pages, the assignment will not be
marked, and you will be expected to resubmit a new assignment.
example, does the reading address issues of gender, sexual orientation, race, social
class etc., and if so, how is it addressed?
• Analyze the way in which the information impacts your understanding of your role
as a CYC practitioner or a practitioner in your particular field of study and the way
in which it can positively or negatively affect your skill development for the field.
• Please ensure that you provide examples to support your argument.
• Please ensure that you appropriately reference the reading/s using APA 7th edition.
• You MUST use a MINIMUM of 6 additional readings to support your
arguments/position. The submission is due 1 week after the reading is
assigned.
If you submit an assignment that is longer than 5–pages, the assignment will not be
marked, and you will be expected to resubmit a new assignment.