social work assignment
VAC SOWK 505
SUMMER 2015
SOWK 505 VAC
Summer 2015
Assignment #3 Older Adult Development Paper
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate mastery in the application of theoretical and empirical work relevant to the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development of an older adult based on a face-to-face interview. You will demonstrate your understanding of HBSE theories through critical analysis and clear articulation of supporting evidence including examples from the case and scholarly literature.
Selection of Interviewee
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The interviewee must be 70 years of age or older and may be a neighbor, coworker, fellow community member, casual acquaintance, or anyone else who is willing to volunteer for the interview. Ask your instructor for suggestions if you have trouble identifying an interviewee.
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Do not choose a family member or a close friend of the family for this assignment. •
Do not use a family member of a friend or colleague nor an instructor at the
USC School of Social Work.
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The interview must be face-to-face. Mailing or e-mailing questions and responses is not acceptable. Neither is conducting the interview by phone, Skype or other electronic means. Most social work practice is still done face-to-face and this exercise provides practice with in person communication. Use a pseudonym in the paper to protect confidentiality.
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An interview guide is provided in a Supplemental Handout to assist you in conducting the interview.
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A socio-historical timeline is also provided to assist you in understanding some of the larger socio-historical contexts that your interviewee lived through.
VAC SOWK 505 Assignment #3
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VAC SOWK 505
SUMMER 2015
Specific Paper Instructions
PART I. Case description (3 pages)
Introduce the interviewee and present the “story” of the person’s life. Your case write-up of their story should include the following information, use sub-headings and appropriate references throughout:
• General description of the
SUMMER 2015
SOWK 505 VAC
Summer 2015
Assignment #3 Older Adult Development Paper
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate mastery in the application of theoretical and empirical work relevant to the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development of an older adult based on a face-to-face interview. You will demonstrate your understanding of HBSE theories through critical analysis and clear articulation of supporting evidence including examples from the case and scholarly literature.
Selection of Interviewee
•
The interviewee must be 70 years of age or older and may be a neighbor, coworker, fellow community member, casual acquaintance, or anyone else who is willing to volunteer for the interview. Ask your instructor for suggestions if you have trouble identifying an interviewee.
•
Do not choose a family member or a close friend of the family for this assignment. •
Do not use a family member of a friend or colleague nor an instructor at the
USC School of Social Work.
•
The interview must be face-to-face. Mailing or e-mailing questions and responses is not acceptable. Neither is conducting the interview by phone, Skype or other electronic means. Most social work practice is still done face-to-face and this exercise provides practice with in person communication. Use a pseudonym in the paper to protect confidentiality.
•
An interview guide is provided in a Supplemental Handout to assist you in conducting the interview.
•
A socio-historical timeline is also provided to assist you in understanding some of the larger socio-historical contexts that your interviewee lived through.
VAC SOWK 505 Assignment #3
1
VAC SOWK 505
SUMMER 2015
Specific Paper Instructions
PART I. Case description (3 pages)
Introduce the interviewee and present the “story” of the person’s life. Your case write-up of their story should include the following information, use sub-headings and appropriate references throughout:
• General description of the