Hi! My friend sabrahummus referred me to you!
The goal of this paper is to show that you can:
- Write in proper APA style,
- Research and summarize scholarly sources, and
- Integrate what you’ve learned in class into a scientific, research-based paper.
Topic must relate to gerontology (the study of aging).
All references must be scholarly and peer-reviewed.
Acceptable sources:
- Journal articles
- Doctoral or master’s theses
- Academic books written by scholars from accredited universities
Unacceptable sources: Wikipedia, blogs, online magazines, newspapers, non-paginated sites, or discussion forums.
There should be at least one scholarly citation per written page.
To earn an A, the paper needs at least 14 full written pages and 10 or more scholarly sources.
Important:
- Title page, tables, and reference pages don’t count toward the written page total.
- 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins.
Structure
- Title page
- Written pages (the main content)
- Reference section
Nothing else (like charts or appendices) should be included
Turnitin will check for plagiarism and AI-generated content. Scores over ~30% may trigger a review.
Grading Criteria
- Overall Organization: Logical flow, clear explanations, topic fits the course theme.
- Comprehensive Content: Uses scholarly evidence to describe and analyze the topic scientifically (not personal opinions).
- Creativity & Critical Thinking: Original, analytical, and shows understanding of research.
- APA Style & Grammar: Proper citation, grammar, and formatting — avoid long block quotes or overly short paragraphs.