Project 2018 Paralympics

GENS 420: Disability & Society

Assignment #4: Project

2018 Paralympics

Directions: For this project option you are required to write a three-page, double-space, 12 pt. font summary about the 2018 Paralympics sponsored by Toyota and NBCSports, as well as the U.S. Paralympics on Google and social media.

This is an excellent time to get involved with athletes with disabilities. The stories are amazing and the excellence that is shown in their sport needs to be recognized.

Your summary of this choice should include:

· Student Self-Score Checklist (next page)

· Information and background of the Paralympics event

· Pick three of your favorite Paralympians and their sport. Share in depth information about the sports that you chose to write about.

· Answer all of the following questions:

· Before viewing this, what was your understanding of athletes with disabilities?

· Explain how the Paralympic athletic experience was positively represented

· How does this event connect with GS 420 class content? (i.e. content covered in class)

· Personal Reflection to the Paralympic Games

· Include at least two photos of the show representing the Paralympic athletes.

Due to the time frame of this event, if you choose this assignment, you have additional time. The closing ceremony is Sunday March 18.

Name: (last, first) Assigned Student #:

Date:

Class section (1 or 2):

Assignment #4: Project

2018 Paralympics

Student Self-Score Checklist

Please fill out this checklist and self-score. Upload this check list with your final assignment to blackboard according to the directions listed on your syllabus. Failure to follow directions will result in a loss of points.

Student Self-Score Points

Student Self-Score Checklist [ 5 pts]: Assignment submitted on time with the Checklist self-scored, including student’s full name and student number, title of the assignment, and date of submission.
Project Assignment Paper [5 pts]: Follows the assignment directions, must be 3-5 pages in length, 12 pt. font, double-spaced. The writing quality must be exemplary, with no corrections needed (including person-first language).
Includes information related to course [5 pts]: This can include any topics or fundamental knowledge covered in class, packet information, references for presenters, and or Ten Commandments. In addition to the two photos of the event.
Includes Your Reflection/Response [5 pts]: Your reflection of your own feelings and thoughts. Please address how you felt about athletes with disabilities and the overall Paralympic experience.
Total Possible Points: (20)

Please note: This assignment is to be uploaded on Blackboard according to the directions listed on your syllabus. Failure to follow directions will result in a loss of points.