There are many topics highlighted in the course, and it is essential for students to have the opportunity to learn more about a specific topic that interests them. We also learn by doing! Students should select a specific topic of interest related to death, grief, and loss. The assignment should be tailored to a specific audience (e.g., college students, high school students, specific school organization, persons who have experienced certain losses, teachers, health care professionals, general public, children).
Students may choose the overall format of the assignment:
Word count
The word count minimum is 500 words for undergraduate students and a minimum of 800 words for graduate students. Please do not exceed 1000 words. Do not inadvertently count the reference page, title page, etc. as part of your minimum word count.
Sources
Use at least three scholarly sources (the textbook does not count towards the minimum). In addition to scholarly sources, please vet online resources.
Examples of scholarly sources:
Please do not use the following types of online resources for this assignment:
Critical thinking is an essential part of making the decision on whether information is credible, accurate, and relevant.
Optional Resource: Currency, Relevance, Authority, and Purpose (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Reminder: Librarians are more than happy to assist you with locating scholarly sources. Librarians are underutilized; consulting with a librarian can definitely save time.
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