I have to write a manual

GraySaturday

I have some pretty thought provoking projects that I have to do for class. One of them for my Human Development class is writing an entire manual. The manual is supposed to be a guide for parents of children ages 6-12, and dealing with a topic of our choice. I picked to write my manual on how to effectively deal with divorce. I chose this topic because its near and dear to my heart but also because its such a big influence in many kids lives these days. It's pretty exciting to get the chance to do something like this. I'm interested in graphic design and dabbled in it in college as an art major, so that's helpful when trying to make something aesthetically pleasing. So that coupled with major research hopefully will produce a pretty fancy manual.

I'm babbling.. Anyone have any topics that they think should for sure be addressed in my manual? I have about 14 topics so far, but always looking for more info!

iluvcats

will you own the copyright to your manual? what will keep someone from stealing and publishing it?

GraySaturday

iluvcats wrote:

will you own the copyright to your manual? what will keep someone from stealing and publishing it?

Hum.. I never really thought about that.

I suppose someone could steal it, and publish it :(

decides2dream

usually any work produced in school is considered the 'property' of the school. at least that's how it used to be. i often wonder if i went to re-exhibit my master's thesis, or publish it...if i would have to get permission from my school. in theory, they could've kept my thesis, although i do not believe they were allowed to profit from it. who knows though, long time ago.


i was going to suggest you share your 14 topics thus far to save on redundancy, but if you are concerned for copyright issues, i guess not.


divorce is a very big topic and so many facets to deal with for the parent-child dynamic.

iluvcats

GraySaturday wrote:

Hum.. I never really thought about that.

I suppose someone could steal it, and publish it :(

decides2 has a point. ask someone who handles Intellectual Property rights at your college.

Rhinocerous Surprise

Just watch Mrs. Doubtfire, it's all good stuff.

GraySaturday

decides2dream wrote:

i was going to suggest you share your 14 topics thus far to save on redundancy, but if you are concerned for copyright issues, i guess not.


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I mean, they aren't mind blowing topics, so I'll share them.. Anyone could come up with the same. I guess if this wasn't something I HAD to write for a grade, and I was looking to get this published, I'd be a little more careful. I'd be more worried about sending the actual design out, and how I processed the info within the topics.

Topics: (order to be revised)

Resources for support for you and your child(ren)
How to help your child through the divorce process
Various ways to discuss divorce with your child
Intro to Divorce and Children
Print and Internet resources for support for your child(ren) based on their age.
Warning signs of issues developing with children, divorce related
How to handle joint custody arrangements with school age children.
Who to inform in the child(ren)’s life about your divorce.
How to handle dating a new partner and/or adding a step parent into the family.
How to transition your child into a blended family.
Ideas to help your child shine through the tough periods.
Keeping yourself positive and healthy for your child(ren)’s benefit.
When to get outside help involved for your child’s transition.
What to do when one parent is no longer active in the child’s life.

The Champ

I'm confused, so you have your one major topic and now need suggestions for supporting/related sub-topics?

I prepared something similar for the topics child abuse/neglect and for students who live and attend public schools in economically disenfranchised neighborhoods..interesting stuff..

Divorce is a good topic...the majority of the kids in my school live in a single guardian environment...plenty of single never married mothers etc..maybe you can touch upon that as well..

PJPixie

This sounds really interesting, coming from a woman that survived the divorce of her parents that is now the divorced mother of 2 boys ages 9 and 13. Good Luck, all I can say for sure is that ................well, nevermind.........this could go on forever but I do want a copy of this when you're done

GraySaturday

Just got this back from my Professor. I got 100%

yay!

urbanhippie

GraySaturday wrote:

Just got this back from my Professor. I got 100%

yay!

Well done
In all seriousness, I wish I had access to something like this sometimes. Everyone tells you it's hard, but no one can ever tell you how difficult and harrowing it can be.

Good on you for aceing it