Title of Paper
In
paragraph one, you will describe your topic in a fully-developed paragraph
using at least 1 cited quotation. Here
is an example of in-text citation for a source with one author: (Reilly 2018). Here is an example of an in-text citation for
a source with more than one author: (Reilly, English, Smith 2018). Here is an example of an in-text citation for
a source with no author (eg a web page on a big site like WHO or CDC) (“short
version of title” 2018).
In
paragraph two, you will compare your topic to similar ones from the text or
your research. You will need a cited
quote for this paragraph. This demo only
has partial paragraphs – you are responsible for composing fully-developed
ones. Some students want to know what a
good amount to quote is. There is no one
right answer, but for an assignment of this length, you should not have a quote
longer than 2 lines of text (lines, not sentences).
In
paragraph three, you will associate this topic with things you already know
from your work or personal experience. Please make sure to change names and
identifying info. You DO NOT have to
disclose personal information regarding mental or physical health. This paragraph doesn’t need a quote, as it’s
coming from your experience.
In
paragraph four, you will analyze your topic.
This is where you get in depth and discuss details that weren’t
appropriate for your first, broad-brush definition paragraph. You will need a cited quote here too. Don’t forget to explain each quote after the
in-text citation.
In
paragraph five, you will apply your topic to your professional life. If a patient came to you, and they were
either going through this or (in the case of parents/guardians, their children
were going through it) – how would you help them? Remember your priorities as a nurse, but also
any specialties you have that can help you discuss this fully.
In
paragraph six, you will explore this topic. What are researchers saying about
it? Please restrict this to the last
five years so we can make sure that the information is valid. You will need a
quote in this final paragraph as well.
Don’t forget to explain it!
References
ABC order by the first
word, single spaced, hanging indent
Source with 1 author
Berndt,
T. J. (2002). Friendship quality and social development. Current Directions in
Psychological Science, 11, 7-10.
Source with more than 1 author
Berndt,
T. J. (2002). Friendship quality and social development. Current Directions in
Psychological Science, 11, 7-10.
Book with an editor (eg textbook)
Duncan, G. J., &
Brooks-Gunn, J. (Eds.). (1997). Consequences
of growing up poor. New York,
NY: Russell
Sage Foundation
Web page on a larger site with author(s)
Author, A. A., & Author,
B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. In Title of book or larger
document (chapter
or section number). Retrieved fromhttp://www.someaddress.com/full/url/
Web page on a larger site with no author
Title of article. In Title of book or larger document (chapter
or section number). Retrieved from
http://www.someaddress.com/full/url/]]]
Term Paper
As part of the course students must write a term-paper on a condition, situation, scenario specific
to a stage in the life-span (ex. Crises, aging, “failure to launch”, marriage/divorce, empty nest,
sandwich generation, etc.) The term paper must be typed with 1” margins, double spacing and a
12 point Times Roman font. The paper should also include a reference list.
references must be utilized. The American Psychological Association format must also be
utilized for the paper. The paper should be between four and six paragraphs in length (not including
cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.).
