ASSIGNMENT 2: PAPER (Grade weight =15%of final grade): 

A problem that affects older adults: (EP 2.1.9). The objective of this paper is to allow students to explore an area of interest and discuss how the chosen problem relates to those who experience the problem. Identify a problem that occurs for some older adults. Select one problem only. Per the textbook, problems can be developmental, biological, related to cognitive changes, personality, and mental health. Clearly identify and discuss the problem by defining the problem and providing background information on it; who and how many people experience the problem, what is the problem (clearly defined), when and/or why does the problem tend to occur, how does it occur –provide enough detail to demonstrate a clear understanding of the problem. What interventions/treatments are currently available? Address aspects of human diversity (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or social class) that impact the person that has the problem. Papers will follow the academic style of APA and include appropriate citations. The paper must be supported by documentation (articles or books) in addition to the textbook; a minimum of 4 additional sources is suggested. INTERNET sites are NOT acceptable sources of information in this paper instead use only peer review articles or books. A cover page and reference list must be included. The minimum requirement is 5 pages (the cover page, abstract, and reference list are not counted in the minimum number of pages). There will be 1 page for the cover page, 1 page for the abstract, 1 page for the reference list + the 5 pages of text in the paper. A grade sheet that identifies points that can be earned in the various sections of the paper is available on the Blackboard Learn. The grade sheet flows from the grading matrix below–

Paper #2 Scoring

           

Background information: What is/are the problem(s) (clearly defined)

/12

Who experiences the problem

/12

How many people experience the problem /4

/4

 

 

When and/or why does the problem tend to occur

/12

How does it occur –provide enough detail to demonstrate a clear understanding of the problem

/20

Address aspects of human diversity (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or social class) that impact the person that has the problem /8

/8

What interventions/treatments are currently available? /20

/20

The paper must be supported by documentation (articles or books) in addition to the textbook; a minimum of 6 additional sources is suggested

/6

A cover page and reference list must be included. The minimum requirement is 8 pages (the cover page, abstract, and reference list are not counted in the /3minimum number of pages).

/3

Correct format for the paper; introduction, subheadings, summary, reference list

/3

Total grade points earned

/100