College of Health SciencesDepartment of Public Health
ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET
Course name:
Sociology of health, illness, and health care
Course number:
PHC 181
CRN
xxxx
Elder abuse is a critical social, health, and economic problem that
is varied by culture. Despite being a common global problem, it
is certainly preventable.
Assignment title or
task:
(You can write a
question)
Based on this factual statement answer the following
questions:
1. Define the elder abuse and mention its common types.
(2 points)
2. Discuss elder abuse as a social phenomenon while illustrating
the underlying social factors affecting it in the Saudi culture
(4 points)
3. Mention the available social health services for elderly
population in KSA (2 points)
4. Suggest the possible solutions to fight this rising
phenomenon and improve the quality of life among elderly
population (2 points)
Students ID
Student name:
Submission date:
Instructor name:
Dr. xxxxxxxx
Grade:
…. Out of 10
College of Health Sciences
Department of Public Health
Guidelines:
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Written in a Word document (maximum 2 pages) divided as introduction, body
conclusion and references, PDF is not accepted.
Use at least three references (up-to-date and reliable)
Assignment must be submitted with properly filled cover sheet (Name, ID, CRN,
Submission date), NOT in image format.
Font should be 12 Times New Roman
Heading should be Bold
Color should be Black
AVOID PLAGIARISM
All assignments must carry the references using APA style. Please see below web
link about how to cite APA reference style.
https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/apaquickguide/intext. Click or tap to follow the link
Releasing and due date
This paper assignment will be released at the beginning of week 4 (2-4- 2023-Sunday at 12:00
pm) and due by end of week 7 (Thursday 27-4-2023 at 11:59 pm).
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Grading Criteria
Completion and accuracy of response: 0 – 10 points based on the following rubric:
Proficiency
Some
Proficiency
Limited
Proficiency
No
Proficiency
2
1.5
1.0
0. 5
Thinking
Conte Presentation
nt
Criteria
The purpose and focus are clear and
consistent
Punctuation, grammar, spelling, and
mechanics are appropriate
Information and evidence are accurate,
appropriate, and integrated effectively
Analysis/synthesis/evaluation/interpretation
are effective and consistent
Connections between and among ideas are
made
Total
/ 10