Alzheimer’s

The paper will be 7-8 pages long (excluding cover page and reference page). The required writing style is APA. More specifically, it will be double spaced (including between paragraphs), Times New Roman, 12- point font, 1- inch margins, left, and free from typos, gramma errors, and biased language. It shall include APA cover page and reference page, in-text citations, and references.

Research Paper Rubric

Please include the following in your research paper:

Introduction to the chronic illness (1 Points)

Description of the Biopsychosocial aspects of the illness using language that is easily understandable and free from medical or psychological jargon.

Biological impact of this illness (4 Points)

Psychological impact of this illness (4 Points)

Social impact of this illness (4 Points)

Responding to the chronic illness (4 Points). For example:

Responses/reaction of healthcare systems, such as models, understanding, etc.

Patient families and groups’ responses/reaction, such as self-aid groups, advocate groups

Responses/reaction of for-profit and non-profit organizations, disease specific organizations

Responses/reaction of governmental organizations and policy, for patients and their families

Media and social media responses/reaction

Information from class sessions (lecture, readings, discussions) that can be related to your chosen chronic illness. Cite a minimum of 3 specific articles, lectures, or videos from class in your discussion. These do not count toward your required minimum 6 references cited. (1 Points)

References: please provide

Resources for this chronic illness including organizations, websites, films/documentaries, etc. Films/documentaries within the last five years and websites updated within last two years are preferred. Explore and discuss a minimum of 3 resources. They might or might not be covered in 3). (1 Points)

Minimum of 3 scholarly works within the last five years cited (please note: They are different from the journal articles from class that you cite for # 4 – these are 3 peer-reviewed scholarly works that were not provided in class). (1 Point)

Recommended headings

Introduction

Biopsychosocial Impact

Biological Impact

Psychological Impact

Social Impact

Responding to the Chronic Illness

Conclusion (optional)

References: