Pretty open, preferably with emphasis on programming languages where possible. Professor suggested, “I advise finding a particular example of how smartcards are used/applied. That would make writing your paper much easier.”

Title: Poverty in America Please use four sources + The Crisis of Caregiving book edited by Betty Reid Mandell. Five Issues to be discussed in the paper. 1.What are the main causes f poverty in the United States 2. How does poverty affect children 3. How do we as a country, state, or city contribute to keeping people in poverty? 4. What resources need to be in place for us to help those in poverty. 5.What barriers are there to helping people in poverty.
Choose an issue of importance to you—it could be personal, school-related, local, political or international in scope—and write an essay in which you explain the significance of that issue to yourself, your family, your community or your generation. I have no particular preference at mind, but I do need it to revolve my Indian-America tradition (Originally from India) and the incorporation of Economics (as it is my major)
Identify a social problem or issue of interest to the social welfare system. The paper should be organized into the following sections: History of the social problem. (25 points) How has this problem been identified and defined. To what causes was the problem attributed? What were the consequences of the problem? Who benefited from the problem? Who suffered? What were the consequences of the problem? Intervention: (25 points) Select an event (like the Seneca Falls conference, Stonewall or the Chinese Exclusion Act) or a policy (like No Child Left Behind or the Social Security Act) that was designed to have impact on the problem. What was the intervention? What was it designed to do? Was it successful? Who did it help? Who did it fail to help? Current and future implications: (25 points) Identify the current state of affairs on this issue. What has been accomplished? What still needs to be done? Who will do it? What remains to be done? Social Work response: (25 points) Identify how the social work profession has responded to this issue. What kind of response was taken – advocacy, development of services, and legislation. Some possibilities are: English Poor Laws, Statute of Laborers, 43 Elizabeth Colonial Poor Law or Children’s Law in America The Freedman’s Bureau The Progressive Era: the Children’s Bureau, Mother’s Pensions, Settlement Houses and COS as policies Titles of the Social Security Act (select one) of 1935 Medicare, Medicaid TANF No Child Left Behind PL 94-142 Ryan White CARE Act Kendra’s Law, Megan’s Law There are many other possibilities. Utilize and integrate readings from the course text and articles as well as new research needed to complete the assignment. The paper should be 10 -12 pages, double-spaced. All references should be APA format including subheadings. Grading will be based on the following criteria: a. The quality of your analysis and the depth of understanding of your topic. We will be looking for objective documentation in support of stated opinions or conclusions. Is the quality of the analysis at the graduate school level? Has the student displayed a sound understanding of the issues? Has the student objectively analyzed the issues being presented? Does the student show ability to master the complexities of the topic? Has the student displayed creativity or complexity? b. The clarity of expression and the organization of the paper. Is there a logical order to the presentation of your thoughts? Are there appropriate transitions between paragraphs and sections? Are headings and subheadings used to improve organization? Does the paper flow or read well? Does the writing display professionalism? c. The appropriate use of references and resources. Has the student accessed authoritative sources? Is the research cited current? Has the student relied on authoritative sources and effectively used a variety of references to support varying perspectives and conclusions? Has the student used a variety of sources and has the student used a variety of sources and consulted more than one point of view? d. The use of proper grammar and the over-all professional presentation of the concepts, ideas, and information presented in your paper. Are grammar, spelling and syntax appropriate for a graduate student? Is the paper in the requested format? Does the paper present a professional image? DUE: DEC 14TH, 2015