Family of Origins

Family of Origins Project description Rubric will be provided. This will require conversations between me and the writer. The writer will need to review the syllabus, review my genogram and then decide what they feel would be best to write about in regards to what the rubric requires. In order to obtain the information, the writer again, will need to conversate with me to get answers. This may be done via email or over the phone. No specific references are required, but if we can use some to tie into the paper to help support my information said, that would be best. For example if I say during the time my grandparents were married, it was great depression...I'd like to find a source to support that. OU 515-71 Marriage & Family I:  Intro to Family Studies Family of Origin Paper Have you started? Help!  How am I supposed to write a 20 page paper?! Writing a graduate paper on your family might seem like a daunting, terrifying and almost impossible thing to do.  To help you suit up for the challenge, I’ve listed some of the common issues, strengths and triumphs found in my own family, in student families and in client families throughout my 25 year career as a marriage & family therapist and educator.  I trust that once you read the guidance I’ve prepared for you, you might find yourself already equipped with the information to tackle the big questions in your multi-generational family processes. There are 29 areas listed and 21 days before your paper is due.  Heavens no!  You are not being asked to write on all 29 areas.  In fact, you might find that just a couple of areas sparked your interest well enough to write 20 pages!  Whether you choose 2, 10 or 20 is entirely up to you.  However, the more items you choose, the greater will be your challenge in writing a focused paper.  What I want most from you is for you to think, to write and to feel.  Yes, I said FEEL.  This is YOUR FAMILY you’re talking about!  You will feel something about what you’re discovering.  What is it? The aim is to write with focus and clarity.  Each paragraph should logically lead to the next.  Apply course concepts using real-life examples and stories. Your end product will be a compelling demonstration of your ability to analyze and synthesize family “things.” I encourage you NOT to wait until the last minute.  Make notesto yourself about your family while you are still constructing your genogram.  Of course, your personal experience as a family member will be a point of reference as well. Evaluation and Grading:  All papers should be TYPED, DOUBLE-SPACED, CAREFULLY PROOF-READ, and should give evidence of considerable thought and reflection.  It would be wise not to underestimate the timeit will take to complete this paper; therefore, you are encouraged to START WRITING.  Good writing is writing and re-writing.  Excellent writing is writing, re-thinking and re-writing. Please see Appendix A(attached) for more details on grading. 1.    Conduct the Investigation Review  Appendix in the Genograms Book (p. 293 – 299) Gather information about your family of origin that includes vital statistics such as names, ages, birth orders, health status, marriage (couple status), circumstances of birth, causes of death, onset of illnesses (physical or psychological) of at least three generations of family members.  (See number 4 below for more information). Refer to the Genogram Format:  Symbols, Family Interaction Patterns, Medical History, Other Family Information (See also Genogram Grading Scale in syllabus).