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Differing Research Viewpoints (DRV) Table

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In brief:

Using the references you previously identified and reviewed, you will compile a research

table and a compare/contrast summary on your identified topic in aging with regard to

three (3) differing research perspectives.

This assignment is the last of three (3) sequential research assignments in this course: 1)

Building Your Essay; 2) Historical and Contemporary Perspectives Research Essay; and

3) Differing Research Viewpoints Table.

This assignment requires you to examine the interdisciplinary nature of gerontology. In

the study of aging, the training and perspectives of the researchers whose work we read

always color our understanding. Psychologists, for example, typically examine how aging

influences the functioning of the individual; sociologists examine how aging impacts

group processes, and anthropologists might seek to understand the meaning of aging

from a cultural perspective.

You will reexamine your previously gathered academic, peer-reviewed sources to create a

table. The Differing Research Viewpoints Table assignment must include: a table,

compare/contrast summary, and a discussion board post – detailed below.

First, the table portion will:

Represent a minimum of three (3) different perspectives (e.g. psychological,

sociological, economic, political, legal, anthropological, medical, etc.)

Identify research articles that represent each perspective (minimum of two (2) per

perspective for a total of six (6) distinct articles)

Identify the important or key findings of each study/article (provide in bulleted

format)

Brief blank example:

Topic: (Brief description of your topic of interest – one phrase or sentence)

Article Perspective 1 Perspective 2 Perspective 3

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Author(s) (Year)

Author(s) (Year)

Author(s) (Year)

Author(s) (Year)

Author(s) (Year)

Author(s) (Year)

Fictitious example: NOTE THAT YOUR TABLE SHOULD CONTAIN SIGNIFICANTLY

MORE DETAIL THAN THIS SIMPLE EXAMPLE!

Topic: Junk food in America

Psychological Economic Medical

Jones & Smith

(2009)

-Junk food fulfills

emotional needs from

early childhood

-Once addicted to junk

food, people tend to

remain addicted for life

Freud & Slip (2010) -Intake of junk food is

associated with higher

rates of depression in

adults

-Cognitive therapy

appears to help reduce

junk food intake

Scrooge & Marley

(1975)

-In this seminal

work, the authors

summarize the

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economic impact of

junk food in

America

-Authors observed

changes in business

models as a result of

the junk food craze

Springsteen & Bruce

(2011)

-Examined changes

in farming practices

in the US from 1960

to 2010 associated

with the growing

junk food market

-Found an

incremental growth

in the production of

crops heavily used

in processed food

production

Benjamin & Jerry

(2012)

-Links obesity epidemic

to the rise of junk food

-Reports rates of

chronic disease linked

to junk food

-Found direct

correlation between

amount of junk food

and risk for Type 2

diabetes

Achey & Breakie

(2011)

-Links junk food to

premature

development in rural

girls aged 8 to 10

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-Similar findings in pre-

adolescent boys in

urban settings, but not

in rural boys of the

same age

Compare/Contrast Summary: Next, describe how your three different perspectives on

your topic in aging compare and contrast with one another (at least three points). Note

that you should discuss how the perspectives themselves compare and contrast as

opposed to a discussion of how the different articles compare and contrast.

The table and compare/contrast summary will be submitted as a combined Word

document, utilizing APA format styling and including a reference list, via the Assignments

folder in the LEO classroom. Please note that .JPG, .PNG, and .ODT files are not

appropriate; all submissions will be reviewed by TurnItIn for academic integrity review.

Before submission, carefully review the rubric provided to ensure you have addressed all

important aspects of the Differing Research Viewpoints Table assignment. Additional

research resources are also available within the LEO classroom.

Lastly, for the discussion board portion of this assignment you will:

Post your Differing Research Viewpoints Table assignment (including the

compare/contrast summary) to the appropriate discussion board in Week 6

Read and respond substantively to what at least two (2) of your peers post with

respect to this assignment in Week 7

You will copy and paste your table and compare/contrast summary into the appropriate

discussion board, as opposed to attaching it as an attachment file. Many UMGC students,

including your peers in this course, rely on intermittent Internet and attachments will thus

be very difficult to view (as they require downloading).

Your Differing Research Viewpoints Table assignment will be graded according to the

detailed grading rubric below:

Component Points

Possible Description

Points

Earned

Topic 1 point Selected topic is clearly identified

Table 1 point for

each article

Article selected is:

From an appropriate source

1 x ___

= ___

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At least two articles are

required for each of three

disciplines

(up to 6 points

total)

Relevant to topic

Well-summarized

.5 points

Article selected is NOT:

From an appropriate source, OR

Relevant to topic, OR

Well-summarized

.5 x

___ =

___

0 points

Article selected is NOT:

From an appropriate source,

AND/OR

Relevant to topic, AND/OR

Well-summarized

0 x ___

= ___

Compare/Contrast

Summary

6 points

Excellent recognition of the

similarities and differences across

perspectives

Identifies several points each of

comparison and contrast

Well-written, concise, well-

organized

Few or no errors in composition

or mechanics

4.5 points

Good recognition of similarities

and differences across

perspectives

Identifies 1-2 points each of

comparison and contrast

Well-written with minor errors in

composition or mechanics

3 points Fair recognition of similarities and

differences across perspectives

Identifies 1-2 points each of

comparison and contrast

Several errors in composition or

mechanics detracts from overall

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quality of the discussion

1.5 points

Poor or no recognition of

similarities and differences across

perspectives

Identifies 0 -1 points each of

comparison and contrast

Serious errors in composition or

mechanics detracts from overall

quality of the discussion

0 points no discussion

Posts Table and

Compare/Contrast

Summary

1 point Posts table and compare/contrast

summary to appropriate discussion

board in Week 6

Posts Responses to 2

Fellow Students'

Assignments

.5 points

each (1

point total)

Posts responses to 2 fellow students'

assignments in the appropriate

discussion board n Week 7

.5 x

__ =

___

Total points earned /15

Final Examination (20 points)

The Final Exam in this course is open notes/resources and will be posted on the first day

of the Week 8 of the class and is due by the end of Week 8. Questions come from all

relevant materials presented throughout the course. The exam consists of a mix of of

multiple choice, short answer, and short essay questions.

You may use all of our course materials and other resources ; however, you

may not consult with students, instructors, family, friends, co-workers, or any other

parties to complete your work. All references must be properly cited using American

Psychological Association (APA) format. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in

disciplinary action under UMGC Code 150.25 Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

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Differing Research Viewpoints (DRV) Table Assignment

Due November 4 at 11:59 PM

Upload your Differing Research Viewpoints (DRV) Table assignment via this link to the Assignments Folder. It must be uploaded to be considered submitted and thus graded.

Please upload as a .DOC/.DOCX/.DOT/.RTF. Please note that .JPG, .PNG, and .ODT files are not appropriate; all submissions will be reviewed by TurnItIn for academic integrity review.

The DRV Table assignment is due at the end of Week 6 and will be accepted late in accordance with the course lateness policy detailed in the course Syllabus. Be sure to post your Table to the appropriate discussion board in Week 7, too.