HSM3002
Health and Social Services for Special Populations
Individual Assignment
Requirements
Individual Report Requirements
• Submit a 1500-word report (10% leeway; excluding reference section and appendix) in the context of health and social care. The report should be based on either (1) field observations from a field visit, focusing on the agency's service delivery and its impacts on a specific group, or (2) a case study from literature review and analysis, concentrating on the experiences and needs of a specific group.
• Whether it's based on field observations or a literature-based case study, the report should:
• Demonstrate understanding of course concepts by applying them to real-world situations
• Incorporate relevant literature from lectures and tutorials, as well as other appropriate sources, to support the analysis
• Be critical thinking and clear argumentation, well-structured and conclude with practical implications or recommendations derived from the analysis.
• The citation is required to use the APA style, and type in single spaced and at least 12-point font size.
Tips for Writing Individual Report
Structure and Analysis
▪Define the specific group and analyze their care and service needs
▪Evaluate current service delivery models and their impact; Identify service gaps or constraints
Critical Discussion
▪Assess service provisions (content, target appropriateness, delivery modes, cost-effectiveness, accessibility)
▪Evaluate the effectiveness of services for the specific group; Discuss broader implications for health and social care practice
Evidence-Based Recommendations
▪Propose improvements at both service and policy levels where appropriate
▪Support recommendations with evidence from observations or literature
Academic Writing and Evidence Integration
▪Use clear, concise academic language
▪Incorporate relevant concepts from course materials; Integrate literature and credible sources to support arguments
▪Ensure proper citation and adhere to the word limit
Individual Report Requirements
• Please state clearly the following on the first page of the report: course code, name and student ID, date of submission and word count. You should submit the report in WORD document to the course website using Turnitin by 5pm December 10, 2025.
❑ AI Assistance: AI tools can be used to support your project, but any AI involvement must be clearly detailed in your submission. Failure to disclose AI usage will result in a significant mark reduction as per university policy.
❑ Academic Integrity: All written work must adhere to academic writing standards and use APA citation style. Thoroughly proofread all submitted documents.
❑ Late Submissions: Late submissions will be penalized with a 10% mark deduction for each day late.
Preparing for Field Visits and Report Writing
Pre-Visit Preparation
❑Research the organization's background and services; Prepare relevant questions for staff and clients
During the Visit
❑Observe and document key practices and interactions; Engage with staff and clients, asking prepared questions; Note any unique or unexpected aspects of the agency's operations
Post-Visit Analysis
❑Review and organize collected information; Reflect on observations in relation to course concepts; Compare actual practices with theoretical knowledge
Report Writing
❑Describe the agency and its services; Present key observations and insights; Analyze findings and their implications for practice; Conclude with personal reflections and recommendations