Purpose:
The main purpose of the assignment is to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the bio-psycho-social plus (BPS+) model by applying it to a piece of contemporary media.
The focus of this assignment is addiction to substances (such as alcohol, heroin, tobacco, cocaine, cannabis, etc.) OR a process addiction (such as gambling)
Your assignment needs to address the biological/physiological, social, psychological, cultural and/or historical aspects of addiction as they appear in the subject material you have chosen. Focus your analysis on the BPS+ model.
Task:
From the list below, select your media piece (film, book, documentary, television show or series). If you have an idea other than on the list, please email me in advance for approval
Provide an introduction and a brief and concise summary of the film/ show/ series, etc.
Clearly define and explain the BPS+ model of addiction
Analyze the media piece you are using through each aspect of the BPS+ model and by drawing on all of the materials from the course
Conclude your report with a statement of your takeaway learning
Do not spend all your effort on a mere summary of the book/film/music you are exploring. Do that briefly no more than one page. Reserve most of the space for demonstrating your understanding of the BPS+ model through your analysis.
Possible options for media selection:
A Star is Born
Leaving Las Vegas
Flight
28 Days
Walk the Line
The Spectacular Now
Trainspotting
The Glass Castle
Shameless
Uncut Gems
This is Us
Greys Anatomy
Queens Gambit
The Details:
o The 5-7-page assignment is worth 35% of the course mark.
o Pages should be numbered.
o Use double-spacing between lines.
o Use one-inch page margins
o Use 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font.
o References should be in APA style.
o There should be a title page with:
Your name
Student number
Date of submission,
Instructors name
Course name and number
The title of the paper
Remember: The title page and references do not count in the page limit.
o You may use headings.
o You may use first person (i.e., I/my)
o The assignment will be submitted through Turnitin
o A late penalty of two marks per day will be applied unless an extension is granted prior to the due date.
Grades based on:
1) How well you research the topic using the reliable texts and resources,
2) How clearly you are able to articulate your understanding of the BPS+ model
3) How effectively you analyse and comment on the addiction issues present in your chosen media piece and
4) How clearly you organize and communicate your ideas in writing.
Since this is an academic assignment, and not just an opinion piece, it is essential to cite your sources in the body of the paper in APA format; also, be sure to provide a bibliography or list of references at the end of the report. Remember if you are using the work and/or ideas of others, it is crucial to cite your sources! A good tip is to ask yourself how do I know this to be true? and then cite your source.
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