history of developmental disabilities using the “Parallels in Time: A History of Developmental Disabilities”

Directions:
For this assignment you are required to write a paper exploring the history of developmental disabilities using the “Parallels in Time: A History of Developmental Disabilities” website: http://www.mnddc.org/parallels/index.html. Be sure to use appropriate, respectful language throughout your paper.

Your assignment should include the following components:
a. A minimum 500-word Summary discussing the 3 topics/time periods of your choice (You can choose from Part 1 or 2). Please title each section in your summary; and
b. A minimum 250- word Personal Reaction about what you learned and how you felt learning about the treatment and history of people with developmental disabilities; and
c. A minimum of 250-word response on How This Relates to The Course information covered so far.
d. Student Self-Score Checklist (see page 3)

Formatting your paper (See page 2 for example)
– Times New Roman, Size 12 font
– Double-Spaced
– 1.0 Margins
– Indention first sentence of each paragraph
– Title for each section (Summary, Personal Reflection, How Information Relates to the Course)

Submitting your paper:
You must upload your assignment to Blackboard using the “Submit” button in the “Assignments” folder. We will not accept email attachments or links to a digital dropbox file under any circumstances. Please contact your instructors if you have any problems.

EXAMPLE ON FORMATTING
Note: Times New Roman Font, Size 12, Double Space

• First Page: Self- Scored Checklist
• Supplemental Pages:
• Summary:
o Section 1: Title of Topic/Time Period of your choice
o Section 2: Title of Topic/Time Period of your choice
o Section 3: Title of Topic/Time Period of your choice
• Personal reaction
• How This Relates to The Course

Name: (last, first) Assigned Student #:
Date:
Class section (1 or 2):

Assignment #2: History of Disability Paper

Student Self-Score Checklist

Please fill out this checklist and self-score. Upload this check list with your final assignments to blackboard according to the directions listed on your syllabus. Failure to follow directions will result in a loss of points.

Student Self-Score Points
Cover Page/Student Self-Score Checklist [2 pts]:
Assignment submitted on time with the Checklist self-scored, including student’s full name and student number, title of the assignment, and date of submission.

Summary on 3 topics [4 pts]:
-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

Personal Reflection [5 pts]:
-One paragraph (minimum 250 words)

How does this information relate to the course content?
-One paragraph (minimum 250 words)
Appropriate, respectful language [2pts]:
-Look at the People First Language document on Blackboard

Correct Writing Mechanics (Writing Quality) & Paper Structure [2pts]:
-Proper Grammar/Spelling & Sentence Structure
-Correct Paper Structure –Times New Roman 12-font, Double Spaced, Indent 1st sentence, 1.0 Margins, Titles
Total Possible Points: (15)