1.6 Class Project Option
Let’s Talk About Death & Dying Assignment
This assignment challenges you to begin the process of sitting down and engaging in death-related conversations. There are two parts to the assignment, one part requires you to do something and the other to write about your experience. It is important to complete all chapter materials (chapter content, including all embedded links to readings and videos, and the required course materials) prior to starting the assignment.
Assignment Formatting & Style for Written Report
- Assignment formatting requirements: Arial 12-point font; 1 inch/2.54 centimeter margins; single spaced; APA in-text citation style, reference section and cover page.
- Use proper essay/paragraph style.
- Proofread your submission to make sure it is clear, well written and intelligible.
Assignment Instructions
Plan a conversation about death and end of life preferences with family and loved ones.
Steps to completing assignment
- Watch the video on “The Conversation Project” in Chapter 1.4, and read and watch the material from Chapter 1.
- Read the Conversation Project’s Starter Guide.
- Fill in the Starter Guide. Be sure to do this on your computer and to save your responses, as you are required to submit this document as part of your assignment.
- In 500-600 words, write about the experience of completing the Starter Guide.
The following must be submitted for your assignment
- A completed/filled in copy of your Conversation Starter Guide.
- A copy of your 500-600 word report on what the experience was like thinking about and filling in your guide.
Variation on Assignment: Once you have filled in your Conversation Starter Guide, you have the option to actually have “the conversation” with loved ones. If you do this prior to the deadline for the assignment, then instead of the written report for Option 3 (non-variation version) you are required to write about your experience of thinking about and filling in your starter guide, as well as your experience of preparing for and having “the conversation” with loved ones. This written report can be up to 1000 words in length.
