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SOWK 530
LIFE MAP ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A Life Map is a pictorial narrative of your life that provides a visual road map of key events and
experiences that have impacted your development. The goal is to trace significant moments of
your life from birth to present day. Please watch the short video entitled Create a Map of Your
Life to get started. You may be as creative as you like, however the map must be organized,
legible, and a chronological pictorial account of your life from point A (past) to point B
(present). If you are using symbols to depict emotions or positive/negative experiences, please
include a map key or legend to explain. Wording should also be easily readable.
You may need to speak to parents or siblings to start your life map and identify key events from
your earliest years. Then begin by organizing your thoughts and memories into a written
timeline. Use the written timeline to create the map. Your map should be scanned and uploaded
as a PDF. Images may be neatly hand-drawn, computer generated, real images, etc.
The map should cover biological, psychological, social, and spiritual key life events that
highlight your social environment and development. Life events, milestones, and trajectory
changing experiences that are unique to your development should be included to provide an
overview of your life. As an adult, a minimum of 10-15 points on the map are needed. The map
will be graded based up detail, creativity, and legibility. Please google images of life maps, that
look like a map or visual timeline.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
SOWK 530
LIFE MAP PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
An introspective analysis of one’s own life is important for social workers. The life course
perspective emphasizes how our lives are shaped by relationships, transitions, decisions, etc., all
of which impact our worldview, values, and biases. It is important that we understand ourselves
and the lens through which we operate, so that we may better connect with those we serve.
For this assignment you will develop a 6–8-page paper, not including the title page and
references, based upon your Life Map. Please use the Life Map to create a narrative that
articulates your development from a life course perspective and incorporate various
developmental theories. The paper must include a discussion of life changing events (use
textbook terms such as life events, turning point, and trajectory), at least 2 developmental
theories (major developmental theories include Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development,
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, Bowlby’s Theory of Attachment, and Kohlberg’s
Theory of Moral Development). Fowler’s theory of spiritual/faith development must also be
included. The textbook and 3 additional peer reviewed sources* should be cited, for a minimum
of 4 scholarly sources.
The paper should begin with an introduction (age, sex, marital status, pets, employment, etc.),
followed by organizational headings to include: Life Changing Events (any specific events or
milestones that changed the trajectory of your life), Application of Developmental Theories
(discuss and apply at least 2 theories), Spiritual Developmental (discuss Fowler’s theory and
the development of your personal faith), and As a Social Worker (discuss how your personal
development impacted or informed your desire for social work). In the introduction, please
discuss why it is important for social workers to be aware of their own development.
If scripture is used in your paper, it should be properly cited and referenced. Please follow the
instructions carefully, use the template provided, and use current APA format. “Upload” your
paper as a Word document; PDFs cannot be graded. Please see APA information below to assist
you:
1. Please review the 7th edition of the APA manual pages 261-262, page 266, Figure 8.2
(p.262), and Table 8.1 (p.266) for citation examples.
2. Please see page 325 for formatting of scripture citations and biblical references.
3. Please refer to page 270 for Principles of Direct Quotations. A citation is NOT
synonymous with a direct quote. Direct quotes are NOT original content and should be
used sparingly. The ability to paraphrase and summarize more effectively demonstrates
critical thinking and comprehension.
The JFL Library is an excellent source and will provide everything you need to complete
research and writing assignments in this course. Click on “Resources” at the top, then “Jerry
Falwell Library” on the left. You may enter search terms directly into the search window. To
refine your search, click “advanced search” >>>> click “scholarly materials/peer reviewed”
>>>> then fill in additional filters like the date range. Below is an example of a peer reviewed
article; notice that there are authors, a year, a journal name, a volume, issue, page range (articles
are typically several pages), and a doi and/or URL. These are clear indicators of a peer reviewed
article.
Page 1 of 2
SOWK 530
Lee, C. D. (2018). Social work with groups’ practice ethics and standards: Student confidence
and competence. Research on Social Work Practice, 28(4), 475–481.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731516655456
Please see the Life Map Paper Resources for links to these websites.
•
*This video discusses differences between a general publication, a scholarly article, and a
peer-reviewed article: What is a Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed Journal?
•
This video takes a closer look at searching for scholarly resources within the JFL:
Finding Peer-Reviewed & Scholarly Articles.
Scripture citations must include the translation/version of scripture, as well as the original and
last revision publication date. The reference is for the translation/version, not your personal
bible. Please see examples of correct formatting below:
Citation: According to John 3:16, “For God so loved the world He gave His one and only son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (New International Version,
1978/ 2011).
Citation: Scripture tells us, “For God so loved the world He gave His one and only son, that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16, New International
Version, 1978/ 2011).
Reference
New International Version Bible (2011). New International Version online.
www.biblegateway.com (original work published 1978).
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Page 2 of 2
SOWK 530
LIFE MAP ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A Life Map is a pictorial narrative of your life that provides a visual road map of key events and
experiences that have impacted your development. The goal is to trace significant moments of
your life from birth to present day. Please watch the short video entitled Create a Map of Your
Life to get started. You may be as creative as you like, however the map must be organized,
legible, and a chronological pictorial account of your life from point A (past) to point B
(present). If you are using symbols to depict emotions or positive/negative experiences, please
include a map key or legend to explain. Wording should also be easily readable.
You may need to speak to parents or siblings to start your life map and identify key events from
your earliest years. Then begin by organizing your thoughts and memories into a written
timeline. Use the written timeline to create the map. Your map should be scanned and uploaded
as a PDF. Images may be neatly hand-drawn, computer generated, real images, etc.
The map should cover biological, psychological, social, and spiritual key life events that
highlight your social environment and development. Life events, milestones, and trajectory
changing experiences that are unique to your development should be included to provide an
overview of your life. As an adult, a minimum of 10-15 points on the map are needed. The map
will be graded based up detail, creativity, and legibility. Please google images of life maps, that
look like a map or visual timeline.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
SOWK 530
LIFE MAP PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
An introspective analysis of one’s own life is important for social workers. The life course
perspective emphasizes how our lives are shaped by relationships, transitions, decisions, etc., all
of which impact our worldview, values, and biases. It is important that we understand ourselves
and the lens through which we operate, so that we may better connect with those we serve.
For this assignment you will develop a 6–8-page paper, not including the title page and
references, based upon your Life Map. Please use the Life Map to create a narrative that
articulates your development from a life course perspective and incorporate various
developmental theories. The paper must include a discussion of life changing events (use
textbook terms such as life events, turning point, and trajectory), at least 2 developmental
theories (major developmental theories include Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development,
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, Bowlby’s Theory of Attachment, and Kohlberg’s
Theory of Moral Development). Fowler’s theory of spiritual/faith development must also be
included. The textbook and 3 additional peer reviewed sources* should be cited, for a minimum
of 4 scholarly sources.
The paper should begin with an introduction (age, sex, marital status, pets, employment, etc.),
followed by organizational headings to include: Life Changing Events (any specific events or
milestones that changed the trajectory of your life), Application of Developmental Theories
(discuss and apply at least 2 theories), Spiritual Developmental (discuss Fowler’s theory and
the development of your personal faith), and As a Social Worker (discuss how your personal
development impacted or informed your desire for social work). In the introduction, please
discuss why it is important for social workers to be aware of their own development.
If scripture is used in your paper, it should be properly cited and referenced. Please follow the
instructions carefully, use the template provided, and use current APA format. “Upload” your
paper as a Word document; PDFs cannot be graded. Please see APA information below to assist
you:
1. Please review the 7th edition of the APA manual pages 261-262, page 266, Figure 8.2
(p.262), and Table 8.1 (p.266) for citation examples.
2. Please see page 325 for formatting of scripture citations and biblical references.
3. Please refer to page 270 for Principles of Direct Quotations. A citation is NOT
synonymous with a direct quote. Direct quotes are NOT original content and should be
used sparingly. The ability to paraphrase and summarize more effectively demonstrates
critical thinking and comprehension.
The JFL Library is an excellent source and will provide everything you need to complete
research and writing assignments in this course. Click on “Resources” at the top, then “Jerry
Falwell Library” on the left. You may enter search terms directly into the search window. To
refine your search, click “advanced search” >>>> click “scholarly materials/peer reviewed”
>>>> then fill in additional filters like the date range. Below is an example of a peer reviewed
article; notice that there are authors, a year, a journal name, a volume, issue, page range (articles
are typically several pages), and a doi and/or URL. These are clear indicators of a peer reviewed
article.
Page 1 of 2
SOWK 530
Lee, C. D. (2018). Social work with groups’ practice ethics and standards: Student confidence
and competence. Research on Social Work Practice, 28(4), 475–481.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731516655456
Please see the Life Map Paper Resources for links to these websites.
•
*This video discusses differences between a general publication, a scholarly article, and a
peer-reviewed article: What is a Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed Journal?
•
This video takes a closer look at searching for scholarly resources within the JFL:
Finding Peer-Reviewed & Scholarly Articles.
Scripture citations must include the translation/version of scripture, as well as the original and
last revision publication date. The reference is for the translation/version, not your personal
bible. Please see examples of correct formatting below:
Citation: According to John 3:16, “For God so loved the world He gave His one and only son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (New International Version,
1978/ 2011).
Citation: Scripture tells us, “For God so loved the world He gave His one and only son, that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16, New International
Version, 1978/ 2011).
Reference
New International Version Bible (2011). New International Version online.
www.biblegateway.com (original work published 1978).
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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LIFE MAP PAPER
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Life Map Paper: My Story
John C. Doe
Department of Social Work, Liberty University
Author Note
Student Name
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence regarding this submission should be addressed to
Enter student name, enter email address
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Life Map Paper: My story
APA formatting requires double spacing and 1-inch margins. There are specific font
types that are acceptable. Times New Roman 12-point font is traditionally the preferred choice.
The title of your paper goes on the top line. It should be centered, bolded, and in title case. You
will then write an introductory paragraph. You will not use the heading “Introduction”. The
introduction should be basic and background information about you. Include information similar
to a summary or bio, and include things such as age, race, sex, marital status, hobbies, religious
preference, etc. Also discuss why you believe it is important for social workers to understand
their own developmental history. The introductory paragraph contains a thesis sentence. This
sentence gives the reader an idea of what to expect when reading the paper. It is often the last
sentence of the paragraph.
Life Changing Events
In this section, discuss any life changing events that occurred and shaped your life. This
may be a school experience, familial or personal trauma (only share what you are comfortable
discussing), a move across the country, death in the family, birth in the family, accident, etc.
Think of key things that may have shifted the trajectory of your life; the textbook refers to these
as turning points. What is your recollection of how you were impacted? In what ways are you
different because of these events?
Application of Developmental Theories
Critically analyze your development relative to the information in the text. Discuss at
least 2 developmental theories and how you progressed through the stages. What were the
milestones? In what ways have you successfully advanced through some stages? Where do you
think you may have some work to do to successfully navigate through a stage? What challenges
did you encounter? What insights have you gained about yourself, your social environment, and
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its impact upon you after reviewing developmental theories? At least 2 theories must be
discussed. The text and 2 additional sources should be cited and referenced.
Spiritual Developmental
Use Fowler’s theory as a backdrop to discuss your spiritual development. Where do you
feel that you are currently? What has the process felt like? What difficulties, questions, or
setbacks have you encountered? How would you describe your spiritual worldview? Fowler’s
theory should be cited and provide the foundational context of the discussion.
As a Social Worker
Discuss how your Life Map/life story has informed your desire to pursue a career in
social work. Consider how your personal life story shapes your interaction within society. How
will this impact your work with clients? Discuss how you plan to be true to yourself and still
meet clients where they are when their values may be very different than your own.
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References (begin on a new page)
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume
number(issue number), pages. https://dx.doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyyy
Author, A. A. (year). Title of the textbook (edition.). Publisher.
Lee, C. D. (2018). Social work with groups’ practice ethics and standards: Student confidence
and competence. Research on Social Work Practice, 28(4), 475–481.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731516655456
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