Gerontology Differing research viewpoints table

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Differing Research Viewpoints (DRV) Table – due at the end of Week 6 In brief: Using the references you previously identified and reviewed, you will compile a research table and summary on your identified topic in aging with regard to three (3) differing research perspectives. 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; a summary, and a discussion board post – detailed below. First, the table 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 (may be provided in bulleted format) Next, the summary will: – Compare and contrast the three (3) perspectives as related to your topic in approximately one (1) written page (i.e. not bulleted format) The table and 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, including an example assignment. Lastly, for the discussion board portion of this assignment you will: – Post your Differing Research Viewpoints Table assignment (including summary) to the appropriate discussion board in Week 7 – 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 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). The discussion board portion of this assignment is due at the end of Week 7.