What are ageism and stereotypes? Find examples of stereotypes on aging in the media (news, internet, movies, etc.). On Blackboard, post comments on why these stereotypes are harmful.
How does Applewhite describe ageism? Who coined the term ageism?You need to add these as in-line citations using APA format and at the end of your essay as a Reference (not Work Cites that is MLA format). For example:
As described by Applewhite (2020), ageism is a prominent area of concen. Note this citation is placed in the sententence and in the body of the essay. Since the author’s name is used in the sentence I only have to show the year of her publication. If I had not used her name then the citation must Include it. For example: Ageism is a prominent problem in America today (Applewhite, 2020). Citations must be included not just for quote but any time you use ideas or information from a book, article, website or any other source of Information.
At the end of your essay then include the full reference. This provides enough Information to help the reader Identify the source of the reference. For example:
References
Applewhite, A. (2020). This chair rocks: A manifesto against ageism. Celadon Books.
Note the reference includes the author’s last name, year of publication, title of the book and publisher. You can Google and use “Citation Machine (APA7)” and follow Instructions on how to cite books, chapters of books, article, website, etc.. Another excellent source for assistance is Purdue OWL https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style /apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
An example of a classic stereotype is the “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” and the movie “Grumpy Old Men.”
Post must be from 250 – 500 words. Show citations.
