GERO101.001
Spring 2014
Case Study(80pts)
and Power Point Presentation (20pts)
The
objective of this paper is for students to gain an understanding of the life
course of an older adult and how current theories and concepts apply to the
person. The “life course” includes information from the earliest memories to
the current time. Students are to interview an older adult; not a family member. Keep in mind
that an older adult is at least 65 years of age.Seek information to help
you understand the older adults memories of their historical context and to
examine some of the theories and concepts discussed in this course. In
addition to preparing for the interview by structuring questions to ask the
adult, you must incorporate 3 peer reviewed journals throughout your paper that
supports your area of focus. For example: if you are focusing on how
exercise in later life affects a person’s health, your interview questions
should include questions about the person’s health and their exercise regiment.
The peer-reviewed journals should support your topic of exercise in older
adults.
***Please note: You cannot use the same
person that you interviewed during your fieldwork assignment***
Life span questions should include:
What
historical components has the individual lived through?
What
have they encountered in their lives – early childhood, adolescence, early
adulthood, middle adulthood, older age, (include such things as family,
education, occupation, military service, retirement).
What
physiological changes have they undergone?
Are
they dealing with any types of biological consequences of aging – major or
chronic illness?
Describe
factors related to their current life; this could include the importance of
social policies, social supports, living arrangements, social interaction,
issues concerning productive aging, and resilience among older adults, i.e. Are
they still working? Do they attend a social activity center? Are they care
taking for grandchildren?
Your “case” study needs to include theory as well as concepts.
The textbook contains several theories of aging. No one theory appears to
explain everything. Review the theories ahead of time and after the interview
to determine which of the theories, and how you believe the theories, are
applicable in this case. In other words, what theories apply to the
descriptions of the life course that were described by the individual? What
concepts are applicable? Include your personal reflections about issues raised
in the case. The paper should begin with an introduction and end with a
summary. In addition, the paper should
be a minimum of 3-5 pages long.A cover page and reference list must be
included in ADDITION to the 3-5 pages (there will be 1 page for the cover page,
1 page for the references + the 3-5 pages of text in the paper).
A powerpoint presentation of 5-7 slides will be presented by
each student during class to describe your case study and your findings. (20pts).
Criteria Below
Full credits (150
pts) will be given if you satisfy all of the following criteria:
ü
Complete the assignment entirely and answer all
of the questions.
ü
Provide sufficient description of your research
findings.
ü
Incorporates at least 3 peer-reviewed journals
supporting your topic.
ü
Proofread the document and present no
grammatical error.
ü
Follows the APA research paper outline (ask the
library for assistance).
ü
Provide your name, course number (i.e.,
GERO101.001), and submission date at the top of the first page.
ü
The paper is within the specified length (i.e.,
3-5 pages, double-spaced). Assignment is submitted on time. (At the start of
class on the date that the assignment is due). Late assignments will not be accepted.
ü
5-7 powerpoint slides on key findings from your
case study.
Paper should include:
1. Title
Page
2. The
body (main points, explanation, discussion questions, journal findings as it
relates to your case study, etc.)
3. The
conclusion (summary of the main points)
4. References
(APA format)
The full scores
(150pts) will be divided into the following subcategories:
Overall grammar and submitted on time 10 pts
Paper follows APA Format outline 20 pts
Topic and conclusions are well defined 30pts
Theories are well developed and supported by articles 30pts
Usage of at least 3 peer-reviewed articles 30 pts
Power Point Slides 30
pts
Power Point
Assignment (5-7 slides) (30 Points)
- Prepare 5-7 powerpoint slides introducing only
the key points found in your research paper. Your slides should include
the following: - Topic and who you interviewed
- Articles used for the research and summary of
their key findings as it relates to the theories in your case study - A few questions that you asked and the answers
that you found interesting - Personal reflection of the case study
