Essay Writing Assignment 1: “What Will I Be Like When I am 75?”
Due: 4/14, 9pm
This writing assignment should be 2 pages, Single-spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman, 1 inch margins. The first page of this assignment should be a cover page with your name, date, your email address and the title of the assignment (10 points). Second page should have (page 2: Write your essay. “What Will I Be Like When I am 75?”. Third page should have (page ‘
3: Create a Written Plan of Action for you that will enable you to age successfully). The last page should be your Works Cited page in APA format.
If it is not typed Word file in 12 fonts, Single Space, Times New Roman, you will earn zero
points.
1. Go to the library and review two research articles, from two major gerontology journals (e.g. The Gerontologist, The Journal of Gerontology). Both articles should deal with a single
topic that interests you (e.g. family, health, successful aging, housing, ageism, recreation,). You will use these two articles for your reference on the last page. 10 points
2. Write an essay. “What Will I Be Like When I am 75?” Describe/discuss your physiological and psychological state: family life, health, social relations, self, environment, and leisure activities. What caused you to be in that state? How will you adapt to the states you have described? How do you think you will adapt to your condition at that time? Discuss how you might improve the outcome you have described. What resources will be available for you? 40 points. At least 400-500 Words
3. Create a Written Plan of Action for you that will enable you to age successfully. Include
programming from a holistic point of view- emotionally, physically and economically. This
should be detailed and provide specifics as to how you will incorporate successful aging into your personal life experience. This can be done decade by decade. 20 points. At least 300-400 Words
