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Assignment # 1: Disability Encounter/ Ethical Issues and Challenges Reaction Paper
Students will be asked to write a short reflection paper (5-7 pages) describing one of the following encounters with disability:
The reflection paper will focus on basic information about the type of disability as well as the individual’s experience(s) of and attitude(s) towards the disability.
Be sure to use literature to support your statements (at least 3 citations from disability-related journals).
When citing the literature, please remember to follow APA style. All citations MUST be in APA Style. Be sure to follow APA Publication Manual guidelines when writing your response.
Page 1: Background and description of the disability
Page 2: Description of your encounter (i.e. describe the interview, summarize the articles read, summarize biographical description)
Page 3-4: Identify common issues and challenges when working with individuals with this disability. Be sure to include a discussion of any ethical and legal aspects of the issues/challenges you presented.
Page 5-6: Discuss laws (ADA, IDEA, etc.) and how they can specifically play into supporting or hindering individuals encountering the common issues/challenges you identified.
Page 7: Reflect on the individual’s experiences and provide personal reactions/reflections to your experiences learning from an individual with a disability.
Assignment # 1: Disability Encounter Reaction Paper
| Criteria | Ratings | Points |
Presents own ideas, thoughts, questions around personal reflection, the course, or other relevant matters stemming from participation in the course | ProficientPaper reflects personal consideration of personal reflection, the course or other relevant matters stemming from participation in the course. 3.1 to 7 pts CompetentSome, thin discussion of personal reflections based on the course content 0.1 to 3 pts NovicePaper is based solely on course content, e.g. a summary of one of the chapters or articles. 0 to 0 pts | /7 pts |
Relates own thoughts to specific course content, particularly readings, and other empirically validated and supportive literature | ProficientPersonal reflections are founded in course materials, particularly based on specific reference to course readings and research literature. Reference to class discussions may be included. 3.1 to 7 pts CompetentPersonal reflections related to course materials and research literature, but these are not specifically cited. 0.1 to 3 pts NoviceReflections are entirely personal without evidence of engagement with course readings or experience 0 to 0 pts | /7 pts |
Adheres to APA format (includes Turn It In scoring); well-written. | ProficientAccurate use of APA format with minimal errors. Evidence that errors from previous papers are corrected in later papers. Coherent development of the ideas using well-formed sentences and flowing paragraphs. 2.58 to 6 pts CompetentSome APA errors. Writing shows evidence of self-editing with some construction and/or flow problems. 0.1 to 2.57 pts NoviceMultiple errors in APA format; errors from previous papers not corrected in subsequent papers. Writing poorly edited; awkward construction and/or poor flow of ideas. 0 to 0 pts | /6 pts |