Sociological Perspectives for aging (Mental Health and Aging)
Instructions
Research Paper
• The research paper should be pertinent to an aging-related topic. TOPIC: Sociological
Perspectives on Aging (Mental Health and Aging)
• Please be sure to include an introduction and conclusion
• College-level writing in spelling, grammar, and punctuation is expected. Communicate your
points about the selected topic and support them with factual evidence obtained from peerreviewed journal articles.
• Three peer-reviewed journal articles at a minimum should be cited throughout the paper to
support your assertions. Peer-reviewed journal articles are available through the Stafford Library.
• The course textbook is acceptable as a supplemental source. Textbooks other than the course
text will not be accepted as references. Books, websites, and articles from popular media are
supplemental sources and do not count toward peer-reviewed journal articles.
• It should be double-spaced and use 12-point Times New Roman font and 1-inch margins. It
should include 6 body pages
• Body: Introduction
• Paragraph or two that provides:
• An overview describing the main topics of your research.
• The audience for whom this research is important and why.
• A transition from general discussion of your topics to a description of your project.
• Body: Organization
• A heading structure is used to organize the body of the paper (APA Level 1 headings).
• Transitions are provided between ideas.
• Paragraphs are unified, coherent, and effective.
• Body: Content
• Body is at least 6 full pages.
• Paper is well written, including:
• Critical, analytical, and informed thinking is evident.
• Each section of the paper provides a thorough analysis of the applicable concepts covered in
the text.
• Assertions in each section of the paper are supported by application of the reading
assignments and outside research listed on the reference page. (All sources listed on the
reference page are cited in the body.)
• A thorough summary that clearly reminds the reader of the preceding content and gives
evaluations or recommendations to address the issues discussed in the paper on a social,
political or economic level.
• References
• Sources include a minimum of three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles that are freely
available at the STAFFORD library. All references should be relevant to the content of the paper
and applied in-text.
• Sixth Edition APA Style
• Page 1 and following:
• Proper information in header of page 2 and each page following (SHORTENED TITLE and
correct page numbering). Double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, consistent one-inch
margins on each page.
• Full title at top of page 3, centered.
• Correct formatting of headings and in-text citations. (Personal communication citations are used
to attribute information appropriately to the case manager contact.)
• Proper punctuation, grammar, spelling, and sentence structure will be closely examined for
college quality.
References
1) Al Jurdi, R. K., Rej, S., & Sajatovic, M. (2014). Aging with Serious Mental Illness: An Overview
and Implications for Service Delivery. Generations, 38(3), 14–22.
2) Dawson, W. D., & Nash, M. (2018). Aging with Serious Mental Illness: One State’s Response.
Generations, 42(3), 63–70.
3) Kropf, N. P. (2018). Older Adults, Caregiving, and Late-Life Mental Health Issues.
Generations, 42(3), 23–29.
Course textbook: Quadagno, J.S. (2018). Aging and the life course: An introduction to social
gerontology (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.