TITLE: Subtitle (example below)

CURRICULUM FOR MOBILE SOCIAL WORKERS TO BUILD CULTURAL

COMPETENCIES IN BRUSSELS: A Focus on Homeless Encampments and
Squatters’ Quarters

YOUR NAME (in caps)

NAME (in caps), if working with others
NAME (in caps), if working with others

Case Studies in Curriculum Design

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Dr. Fred Mednick, Professor

OPTION: (In-Service Training, Teacher Professional Development, Social Service, or

Public Service

[Date]
TITLE OF PAPER (ALL CAPS). No need for subtitle

Style: This research paper is an academic treatment of your lens, as applied to the focus, and
reflective of your reading and engagement.
 20 pages maximum
 Times New Roman 11.5 for normal text, line spacing: 1.15
 Cite sources using APA style in the document and in a separate bibliography (not counted in
your 20-page total)
 Annotated bibliography of at least 8 substantial research articles (also not counted in your 20-
page total)

For Table of Contents: The Table of Contents is based upon MS Word’s Heading 2 style; please use
them because it makes navigation a lot easier for the reader.
 If you want to change the title in the Table of Contents (below), it won’t work.
 If you change the title of a heading in the document itself, it will work.
 After you make those changes:
o Right-click or Ctl click on Table of Contents
o Choose Update Field, then
o Update Entire Table to refresh the Table of Contents.
 Points will be taken off for sloppy attention to detail.

Table of Contents

Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Purpose of the Study and Project Goal ........................................................................................... 4
Approach to Research ..................................................................................................................... 4
Theory of Change Process .............................................................................................................. 4
Curriculum Model ........................................................................................................................... 4
Summary of Survey ........................................................................................................................ 4
The Curriculum Plan and/or Teacher’s Guide ................................................................................ 5
Feedback from Beneficiaries .......................................................................................................... 5
Conclusions, Lessons Learned, and Recommendations ................................................................. 5
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................... 5
Annotated Bibliography .................................................................................................................. 6
Optional Appendix: Survey Questions .......................................................................................... 7

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Abstract
(250 words maximum)

An Abstract is the entire paper in a condensed form, written for those seeking to learn more. An
abstract summarizes, usually in one paragraph of 250 words or less, the major aspects of the entire
paper in a prescribed sequence that includes: 1) the overall purpose of the study and the research
problem(s) you investigated; 2) the basic design of the study; 3) major findings or trends found as a
result of your analysis; and, 4) a brief summary of your interpretations and conclusions.
The abstract allows you to elaborate upon each major aspect of the paper and helps readers decide
whether they want to read the rest of the paper. Therefore, enough key information [e.g., summary
results, observations, trends, etc.] must be included to make the abstract useful to someone who may
want to examine your work.
How do you know when you have enough information in your abstract? A simple rule-of-thumb is to
imagine that you are another researcher doing a similar study. Then ask yourself: if your abstract was
the only part of the paper you could access, would you be happy with the amount of information
presented there? Does it tell the whole story about your study? If the answer is "no" then the abstract
likely needs to be revised.

Key Words/Tags: (list them here)

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Purpose of the Study and Project Goal

(2-3 pages)
Give the reader a sense of the issue and the challenge. Perhaps X, Y, or Z is understudied, or at
least understudied in the particular context you wish to explore or region you have been tasked to
support. Cite statistics you can verify. Go into detail about the history of the problem or the
forces at work in favor of—or as obstacles to—success.

Approach to Research
(2-3 pages)
This is where you discuss how you approached the research. Describe your desk research.
Compare it to your interviews and surveys. You can use a classic coding scheme or come up
with one yourself. Add to “Appendix: Surveys and Interviews” a summary of questions from
your surveys and interviews, as well as your process for OBJECTIVELY drawing conclusions
from what data and insights you gathered. Here, you might want to add how you coded the
responses. The Theory of Change Process (below) will supplement this section

Theory of Change Process

(2-3 pages)
Summarize the findings from your Theory of Change, and include evidence (screenshots or a
link to a Google Doc of the PDF). See Theory of Change, Part 1 for details.

Curriculum Model
(2-3 pages)
We have introduced several models in the course. There are hundreds more. If you chose one of
the models from the readings/discussions, explain why and how you used it. If there are other
curriculum models (perhaps suggested by the agency, school, or other entity), describe it here. It
is likely that the curriculum model reflects the philosophy and values of the agency, school, or
other entity. This will take some effort, so you may need to consult the agency, research, your
colleagues.

Summary of Survey
(2-3 pages)

 Please refer to the page on Canvas devoted to surveys

 Describe the subject of the survey and think through: “What do I want to know?” and
“What do I need to know?”

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 Ask: “Who should I ask?” and describe who was surveyed, relevant demographic data
 Assess what your target audience expects to gain from the survey. In this case, it might
be the development of a model based upon perception, so your survey might focus on
beneficiaries, rather than actual trainers. This is a delicate choice. Sometimes
researchers conduct similar surveys from the perspective of both.
 As for the types of surveys, you can consult your earlier courses, but make certain to
follow a consistent guide and explain it here. Here’s some help:
https://explorable.com/selecting-the-survey-method
 As for reporting the results of the survey, be very specific – what you asked, what you
learned, what conclusions you drew from data collected, and how you can justify the
conclusions you drew

The Curriculum Plan and/or Teacher’s Guide

(4-5 pages)
This is your product – the curriculum plan or guide itself for a training of 1-3 days

Feedback from Beneficiaries

(1-2 pages)
Once presented to the agency, school, or other entity, what was their feedback? What do they
think is effective or useful? What was confusing? Not useful?

Conclusions, Lessons Learned, and Recommendations

(1-2 pages)

 What you learned from the agency, school, or other entity

 Projected (future) challenges and opportunities in developing this further for greater
implementation, sustainability, or scale

Bibliography
 Separate page, not included in page count
 Include all sources footnoted and consulted in the document
 APA style format

NOTE: See following pages for format of Annotated Bibliography and Appendix

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 Separate page, not included in page count
 See more on Annotated Bibliographies: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/01/
 Include how the work has enhanced your understanding of your chosen option (see below)
EXAMPLE:
Source Annotation # of pages
In this book of nonfiction based on the journalist's experiential research,
Ehrenreich attempts to ascertain whether it is currently possible for an
individual to live on a minimum-wage in America. Taking jobs as a
waitress, a maid in a cleaning service, and a Walmart sales employee, the
author summarizes and reflects on her work, her relationships with fellow
workers, and her financial struggles in each situation.
An experienced journalist, Ehrenreich is aware of the limitations of her
Ehrenreich, B. (2001). Nickel and dimed: experiment and the ethical implications of her experiential research tactics
On (not) getting by in America. New York: and reflects on these issues in the text. The author is forthcoming about her 32
Henry Holt and Company. methods and supplements her experiences with scholarly research on her
places of employment, the economy, and the rising cost of living in
America. Ehrenreich’s project is timely, descriptive, and well-researched.
Ehrenreich’s work informed my [include here: your approach to the focus,
an emerging theory of change; your curriculum model; the curriculum itself;
feedback systems and stakeholdership] by doing X, Y, Z and re-evaluating
XYZ…
Optional Appendix: Survey Questions
(Separate page, not included in page count)