Case Analysis: Bullying

Your paper must demonstrate your ability to analyze and synthesize information from theories and empirical findings related to bullying and apply that information to a practical situation. Your paper should follow APA format. CASE ANALYSIS You are a child development consultant who has been hired to assess cases that involve bullying. Please read and evaluate the Case Example: Joe (Swearer et al., 2009, pp. 8-14). Keeping in mind the socio-ecological approach to bullying, you will write a 4 – 5 evaluation of this case study that:  explains the outcomes of this scenario within the theoretical frameworks presented in your readings (Orpinas & Horne, 2006, Ch. 3; Swearer et al., 2009, Ch. 2-3)  identifies the risk and protective factors (Orpinas & Horne, 2006, Ch. 2) that are present in this scenario including those related to the individual factors, family factors, peer factors, school environment factors, and community/cultural factors  makes recommendations on what parents, teachers, school, or community could have done to reduce the likelihood that Joe would have been a bully-victim. GENERAL PAPER GUIDELINES Your paper must demonstrate your ability to analyze and synthesize information from theories and empirical findings related to bullying and apply that information to a practical situation. Your paper should follow APA format. PLEASE NO PLAGIARISM WHAT MAKES A GOOD PAPER?  Your paper should be structured overall and within each paragraph. That is, it should begin with an introduction that introduces the thesis of your paper, include supporting paragraphs that provide evidence for your thesis, and end with concluding remarks. Each paragraph of the paper as well should be structured with an introduction, main arguments, and a conclusion or summary.  Your paper should demonstrate your ability to synthesize (i.e., put together in a meaningful way) information from different sources. Your ideas should be written in a coherent manner. There should be a good flow of ideas and transitions should be used to link the key points of your arguments.  Your paper should demonstrate a good understanding of developmental theory, processes, and concepts related to your topic. All claims that you make in your paper MUST be supported by evidence. REQUIRED BOOKS AND READINGS: Orpinas, P., & Horne. A. M. (2006). Bullying prevention: Creating a positive school climate and developing social competence. Washington, DC: APA. Swearer, S. M., Espelage, D. L., & Napolitano, S. A. (2009). Bullying prevention & intervention: Realistic strategies for schools. New York, NY: Guilford Press. Tokunaga, R. S. (2010). Following you home from school: A critical review and synthesis of research on cyberbullying victimization. Computers in Human Behavior, 26, 277-287.