ESSAY ON HISTORY OF DIS/ABILITY RESPONSE.

General Studies 420:Disability & Society

SDSU: M. McClure

Assignment #2

History of Dis/Ability Response

Directions:

1. Access “Parallels In Time: A History of Developmental Disabilities” using the following URLs: http://www.mnddc.org/parallels/index.html

2. Preview all sections of the website.

3. A minimum 500 word (double spaced) summary is required for 3 (or more) of the sections/topics reviewed. (You will be writing one summary that includes all 3 sections/topics)

a. Ex:

Pick 3 time periods (Read all the subtopics in each time period)

b. Ex:

Pick 3 Sections (Read all the subtopics in each section)

4. A one page (double-spaced) personal reaction should follow the summary.

5. Two questions about the information you summarized should be asked at the end of your personal response.

6. And finally, write a paragraph (minimum of 250 words) on how does this information relate to course information covered so far?

Please note Grading and submission issues:

* The Cover Sheet/Rubric will be used as the first page. Failure to include the self-scored cover sheet/rubric will result in a loss of points

*This assignment needs to be in the following layout:

-Times New Roman, Size 12-Font

-Double-Spaced

-1.0 Margins

-Indent first sentence of the paragraph

-Title for each section (Summary, Personal Reflection, Questions, How Information Relates to the course)

*Be sure to save a copy of your assignment throughout the semester. Loss of an assignment or failure to submit your assignment online using Blackboard is your responsibility.

*This assignment is to be uploaded (electronically submitted) on Blackboard using the “submit” button in the “Assignments” folder (found on the button located on the main menu of the Blackboard course. You are responsible for submitting an assignment according to the instructions provided on Blackboard regardless of any technical problems with Blackboard.

*DO NOT SUBMIT AS AN ATTACHMENT TO AN EMAIL ACCOUNT or DO NOT SUBMIT TO THE DIGITAL DROPBOX UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Use the help button and video tutorials to help with Blackboard if you have questions. Contact the instructor only if you are having exhausted all of your resources.

*Use People-first language in all assignments. Failure to do so will result in a point loss. Acknowledging people with disabilities as “people first” shows respect and appreciation. If you have questions as to how to phrase a sentence using person-first language, please see the Course Documents section of Blackboard: “Think Before You Speak” for examples.

* There will a template of this assignment on a separate document available under assignment link on Blackboard.

Grading Rubric:

Item: Points:

Cover Page/Rubric with Correct Information: -Assignment submitted on time with the Rubric self scored, including student’s full name and student number, title of the assignment, and date of submission. -Failure to include the rubric and/or self-scored points entered is 2 points.	2
Correct Writing Mechanics (Writing Quality) & Paper Structure: -Proper Grammar/Spelling & Sentence Structure -Correct Paper Structure –Times New Roman 12-font, Double Spaced, Indent 1st sentence, 1.0 Margins, titles	2
Clear Summary on 3 or more topics -500-word minimum (1 Summary that includes all 3 sections/topics that is at least 500 words). Indicate what time periods you are discussing. -Have a title for all sections/topics	4
Person First language -Look at the Person First Language document on Blackboard	2
Personal Reflection -One page	2
2 Questions that relate to the topic (.5 points each)	1
How does this information relate to the course content? -One paragraph (minimum 250 words)	2
Total Possible Points:	15