Identify the different theories and their implications on the aging process.
- Define aging from biologic, sociologic, and psychological theories.
- Develop nursing interventions based on the psychosocial issues and biologic changes associated with older adulthood.
- Discuss several nursing implications for each of the major biologic, sociologic, and psychological theories of aging.
- Based on your experience what health promotion strategies would you recommend to facilitate successful aging?
Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper is to be formatted per current APA, be clear, concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper is to be 3-4 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
- Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.
- Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Essay/Paper Rubric | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
| Identification of Main Issues/Problems | Distinguished – 4 points Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. | Excellent – 3 points Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. | Fair – 2 points Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. | Poor – 1 point Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. | 4 points |
| Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems | Distinguished – 4 points Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | Excellent – 3 points Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. | Fair – 2 points Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | Poor – 1 point Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. | 4 points |
| Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding | Distinguished – 4 points Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. | Excellent – 3 points Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. | Fair – 2 points Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. | Poor – 1 point Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. | 4 points |
| Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature | Distinguished – 4 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. | Excellent – 3 points Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. | Fair – 2 points Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. | Poor – 1 point Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. | 4 points |
| Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines | Distinguished – 4 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. | Excellent – 3 points Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. | Fair – 2 points Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. | Poor – 1 point Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. | 4 points |
| Total Points | 20 |
