Elder Abuse Adults Gerontology Research
Gerontology Formal Paper Guidelines
1. The body of the paper, not including title page or references, shall be a minimum of three to five (3-5) double spaced pages.
2. Format the paper based on APA 7th ed. For example, there will be a title page, in text citations, and a reference page.
3. You are required to have at least three (3) journal articles related to the topic you select published in the last 5 years.
4. Type the paper in 12 font Times New Roman or Calibri.
6. Set margins for the paper at one inch on all sides
Potential Topics: Papers should focus on best practices for nursing care for clients and families experiencing
Alzheimer’s disease
Delirium
Depression
Frailty
Family caregivers
Palliative care
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Glaucoma
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Pressure ulcers
Skin tears
Constipation
Incontinence (bowel/bladder)
Fall prevention
Elder abuse
Assisted living facilities
Advanced Directives
Macular degeneration
Malnutrition
Stroke
Skilled Nursing Facility
Dementia (other than Alzheimer’s Disease)
Review of Literature Outline
Introduction
Review of Literature
Compare and contrast the resources on the topic
Use subheadings for the subtopics of the paper
Implication for Nursing Practice
How can the information impact nursing practice
What changes need to be made in nursing practice
Conclusion
A summary of the information presented in the paper
Discussion of new insights gained