Assignment Paper

The research paper asks for 2 kinds of research, 1.observation/interviewing and 2. scholarly. You are asked to
choose a service/site and research the aspect that relates to health and wellness. You will discover this
through visiting the site and/or interviewing a professional or professionals at the site. The focus is on
attitudes and beliefs found in the program or service center of your choice. Once you have identified this
center from the suggested list below, your job will be to evaluate the attitudes and beliefs you find represented
in this program or service center and describe how it aligns with your own personal values and beliefs
regarding health and wellness.
The scholarly research portion is to research the origins of this service/site, the history/origin of the services
offered/provided and perhaps the mission statement of the service/site. A review of your findings is to be
incorporated into your paper.
Research Paper Format:
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review (background and history of the site and service) Minimum of 3 professional journal
articles/outside sources.
3. Summary of findings (from outside sources/research)
4. Summary of findings (from observation/interview)
5. Comparison of research findings and your field study-personal observation and or interview(s)
6. Discussion of strengths and weakness of the program and recommendations for improvement.
7. Conclusion: an integration of your research and field study and personal opinion.
Paper length is 3-4 pages double spaced.
Possible settings you may visit or work at include:
YMCA
Daycare
Senior Center
Assisted Living
In-home service provider, family, child or senior
School setting, public or private
Hospice
Rehabilitation Facility
Planned Parenthood
Women’s Health Center
Palliative Care
After School Programs