Applied Final Project (27%): DUE DATE: May 08, 2016 by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. For this assignment, each student will write a paper that involves either extensive interviews with a person with a disability or an application of the principles of this course to at least two current events involving disability and/or people with disabilities. In this paper, students will integrate information from class readings and discussions with what they learn from the interviews or additional readings. The paper will synthesize academic material with the experiences of a person(s) with a disability. A brief proposal (one page or less) that provides the subject to be discussed, the person to be interviewed or the books to be utilized will be due on April 24, 2016. If you would like to get started on your paper before then, your proposal may be submitted at any time. However, please do not begin work on your paper until your proposal has been approved.
The Applied Final Project will consist of a written final product in which the following items are addressed and the project will be graded based on the criteria below:
SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE INTERVIEWEE OR CURRENT EVENTS MATERIAL (must select at least two relevant topics in the news): 15 possible points
INTEGRATION OF ACADEMIC MATERIAL FROM CLASS WITH THE INTERVIEW OR CURRENT EVENTS: 30 possible points
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF YOUR INTERVIEWEE'S DISABILITY AND EXPERIENCE WITH DISABILITY OR THE CURRENT EVENTS YOU CHOOSE: 30 possible points
Interview:
What is the disability(s) being discussed?
Is this an acquired disability or one that the person experienced at birth?
How did (does) the individual's family react to the individual's disability?
What types of prejudice and discrimination has the person experienced - be as specific as possible. What impact has this had on the individual?
How do your interviewee's experiences parallel or differ from what you have read and discussed about disability in our class?
What does your interviewee want you and others to know about disability?
Current Events:
Thoroughly describe the current event(s)
What is the disability(s) being discussed?
How does this current event(s) compare to what you have read or has been discussed in class?
How are stigma, prejudice, discrimination related to your current event?
What are your thoughts about his event(s)?
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THIS EXPERIENCE? Be specific and detailed. 15 possible points
COMPOSITION AND MECHANICS: 10 possible points
Writing is clear, concise and comprehensible
Errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, syntax, grammar, etc. are minimal and do not detract from the author's meaning
In-text citations and references are properly cited using APA style (for assistance with APA style, consult Information and Library Services)
FORMAT OF THE REPORT:
Length: Your report will be 7-8 double spaced pages in length, not including the title page or reference page
Font: 12 point; Arial or Times New Roman
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Pagination: Page numbers should be included on every page except the title page.
Title Page: Should include the title of your report and your name centered on the page.
References: Your last page should list all of the sources you have used in alphabetical order and in APA format.
Citations: Remember to cite any language, information or ideas that are not your own in order to avoid plagiarism. In-text citations and references should be in APA format.
Tone: This is a formal written assignment. Avoid using jargon, slang, contractions or colloquialisms.
Syntax: Grammar, spelling, capitalization and sentence construction are important. Always proofread your work!
Resources: Students are encouraged make use of the UMUC Effective Writing Center as well as Information and Library Services when preparing their Final Projects.