PSY349: Death & Dying

 PSY349: Death & Dying

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Option 1: My Alarms, My Words. Cost: Free. Set alarms on your phone for at least 5 different times, at least 1 hour apart. Label each of these alarms a different death-related word of your choice.

Option 2: WeCroak app. Cost: $0.99. Download and use WeCroak app. The app will send alerts 5 times per day. This app is available for both iOS and Android. Downloading any app means consenting to the permissions of that app. You should review these terms of use and decide whether you consent to them. If you do not consent to these terms, choose Option 1. There are many quotes and messages in this app – more than were possible to review by the instructor. If you are concerned that an unexpected message from the app may upset you, you should complete Option 1 and choose your own words for your alarm.

Regardless of which option you choose, you will submit the same assignment via blackboard. You will upload a .docx file with responses to the following instructions and questions. Use the sample assignment attached to these instructions as a template for your submission.

Note – it is possible to complete this assignment in one day, but the alerts may come at times when you are in class or otherwise busy. If it is not feasible to complete the assignment in a single day, it is also acceptable to complete it over several days or a week (just remember to set alarms for yourself if you choose Option 1). Screenshots and responses are only required for 5 alerts, even if you participated in this activity over multiple days. Also – remember to always silence your phones and disregard alerts while you are in class, driving, etc. If you have questions about how to install the app or program alerts on your phone, an online search will give you many tutorials but if these haven’t resolved the issue, come to office hours with the TAs or instructor and we will attempt to assist you. Make sure to plan ahead so that you have enough time to receive 5 alerts and complete your reflections.

1. Name

2. SBU ID

3. Did you complete:

a. Option 1: My Alarms, My Words

b. Option 2: WeCroak app

4. In the .docx file you submit, include screenshots of 5 notifications you received. Screenshot should include the message from WeCroak (the quote when you open the app for Option 2) or the death-related label you named the alarm on your phone (Option 1). Note the time and date of each screenshot below the screenshot image in your .docx file.

5. Each time you receive an alert, take one minute to pause and contemplate the word (Option 1) or the message (Option 2).

6. Then respond to the following questions for each screenshot. Include your responses to each alert below the screenshot and time/date:

a. Did this message disrupt what you had been thinking about before the alert?

b. What thoughts came to mind while contemplating the word or message for one minute?

 

Activity: Time Perspective & Social Networks PSY349: Death & Dying NOTE: This star marks each section you should complete in this assignment. Instructions • Use this template to complete your assignment. • The narrated zoom recordings posted on Brightspace that accompany the Carstensen readings will talk you through your task for Parts 1-4 of this activity. • You’ll use the tools in powerpoint, googleslides, etc. to draw a diagram each for Parts 1, 2, and 3. • You’ll respond to questions about these diagrams for Part 4. • Protect your own & your network’s privacy: Use initials or pseudonyms for the individuals you depict in your diagrams. • See instructions on final slide for saving and submitting your assignment. Part 1. Follow the Instructions on the recorded slides for Part 1. Draw your diagram here. Part 2. Follow the Instructions on the recorded slides for Part 2. Draw your diagram here. Part 3. Follow the Instructions on the recorded slides for Part 3. Draw your diagram here. Part 4. Follow the Instructions on the recorded slides for Part 4. Answer the questions below. Question # Your Response 1. 2. 3. Save this file as a .pdf and upload your submission to Blackboard. • This assignment is hand-graded; points will post under the timeline described in the syllabus. Activity (A): Death Reminders Sample Submission: Option 1 (you only need to complete option 1 OR option 2) 1. Name: Sample Student 2. SBU ID: 123456789 3. I completed Option 1: My Alarms, My Words 4-6: see below for 5 screenshots and my responses. ——————————————-Message 1: Date: 9/3/19 Time: 10:16am 6 a. I had just arrived on campus. I had been thinking about what I needed to get done today between classes. I had not been thinking about graves. 6 b. Images came to mind more than thoughts. I started thinking about gravestones – first the cartoony Halloween cemeteries, then peaceful images like Arlington cemetery. I don’t really like horror or gore so I didn’t let myself spend much time thinking about zombies or crypts. I read about medieval cemeteries in my anthropology class last year, and started thinking about the gravesites we saw pictures of – tombs that were shaped like knights. ——————————————-Message 2: Activity (A): Death Reminders Sample Submission: Option 2 (you only need to complete option 1 OR option 2) 1. Name: Sample Student 2. SBU ID: 123456789 3. I completed Option 2: We Croak App 4-6: see below for 5 screenshots and my responses. ——————————————-Message 1: Date: 9/3/19 Time: 12:02pm 6 a. I was walking to lunch and thinking about what to order. I hadn’t been thinking about death before the alert but sat down on the bench for a minute to do my reflection on the way to east side dining. 6 b. I started thinking about the kinds of death that people expect or are somewhat scheduled or known (terminal illness, execution for death penalty) compared to the deaths that are unknown or unexpected (car accidents, sudden heart attacks). I also wondered whether, even for deaths from terminal illnesses, were these really knowable? The person with the terminal illness (and his or her family) may know the diagnosis, and may even have a prognosis from the doctor, but how often does the person or family (or doctor) know today is *the* day? ——————————————-Message 2:

As we begin this session, I would like to take this opportunity to clarify my expectations for this course:

Please note that GCU Online weeks run from Thursday (Day 1) through Wednesday (Day 7).

 

Course Room Etiquette:

  • It is my expectation that all learners will respect the thoughts and ideas presented in the discussions.
  • All postings should be presented in a respectful, professional manner. Remember – different points of view add richness and depth to the course!

 

Office Hours:

  • My office hours vary so feel free to shoot me an email at [email protected] or my office phone is 602.639.6517 and I will get back to you within one business day or as soon as possible.
  • Phone appointments can be scheduled as well. Send me an email and the best time to call you, along with your phone number to make an appointment.
  • I welcome all inquiries and questions as we spend this term together. My preference is that everyone utilizes the Questions to Instructor forum. In the event your question is of a personal nature, please feel free to post in the Individual Questions for Instructor forumI will respond to all posts or emails within 24 or sooner.

 

Late Policy and Grading Policy

Discussion questions:

  • I do not mark off for late DQ’s.
  • I would rather you take the time to read the materials and respond to the DQ’s in a scholarly way, demonstrating your understanding of the materials.
  • I will not accept any DQ submissions after day 7, 11:59 PM (AZ Time) of the week.
  • Individual written assignments – due by 11:59 PM AZ Time Zone on the due dates indicated for each class deliverable.

Assignments:

  • Assignments turned in after their specified due dates are subject to a late penalty of -10%, each day late, of the available credit. Please refer to the student academic handbook and GCU policy.
  • Any activity or assignment submitted after the due date will be subject to GCU’s late policy
  • Extenuating circumstances may justify exceptions, which are at my sole discretion. If an extenuating circumstance should arise, please contact me privately as soon as possible.
  • No assignments can be accepted for grading after midnight on the final day of class.
  • All assignments will be graded in accordance with the Assignment Grading Rubrics

Participation

  • Participation in each week’s Discussion Board forum accounts for a large percentage of your final grade in this course.
  • Please review the Course Syllabus for a comprehensive overview of course deliverables and the value associated with each.
  • It is my expectation that each of you will substantially contribute to the course discussion forums and respond to the posts of at least three other learners.
  • A substantive post should be at least 200 words. Responses such as “great posts” or “I agree” do notmeet the active engagement expectation.
  • Please feel free to draw on personal examples as you develop your responses to the Discussion Questions but you do need to demonstrate your understanding of the materials.
  • I do expect outside sources as well as class materials to formulate your post.
  • APA format is not necessary for DQ responses, but I do expect a proper citation for references.
  • Please use peer-related journals found through the GCU library and/or class materials to formulate your answers. Do not try to “Google” DQ’s as I am looking for class materials and examples from the weekly materials.
  • I will not accept responses that are from Wikipedia, Business com, or other popular business websites. You will not receive credit for generic web searches – this does not demonstrate graduate-level research.
  • Stay away from the use of personal pronouns when writing.As a graduate student, you are expected to write based on research and gathering of facts. Demonstrating your understanding of the materials is what you will be graded on. You will be marked down for lack of evidence to support your ideas.

Plagiarism

  • Plagiarism is the act of claiming credit for another’s work, accomplishments, or ideas without appropriate acknowledgment of the source of the information by including in-text citations and references.
  • This course requires the utilization of APA format for all course deliverables as noted in the course syllabus.
  • Whether this happens deliberately or inadvertently, whenever plagiarism has occurred, you have committed a Code of Conduct violation.
  • Please review your LopesWrite report prior to final submission.
  • Every act of plagiarism, no matter the severity, must be reported to the GCU administration (this includes your DQ’s, posts to your peers, and your papers).

Plagiarism includes:

  • Representing the ideas, expressions, or materials of another without due credit.
  • Paraphrasing or condensing ideas from another person’s work without proper citation and referencing.
  • Failing to document direct quotations without proper citation and referencing.
  • Depending upon the amount, severity, and frequency of the plagiarism that is committed, students may receive in-class penalties that range from coaching (for a minor omission), -20% grade penalties for resubmission, or zero credit for a specific assignment. University-level penalties may also occur, including suspension or even expulsion from the University.
  • If you are at all uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism, you should review the resources available in the Student Success Center. Also, please review the University’s policies about plagiarism which are covered in more detail in the GCU Catalog and the Student Handbook.
  • We will be utilizing the GCU APA Style Guide 7th edition located in the Student Success Center > The Writing Center for all course deliverables.

LopesWrite

  • All course assignments must be uploaded to the specific Module Assignment Drop Box, and also submitted to LopesWrite every week.
  • Please ensure that your assignment is uploaded to both locations under the Assignments DropBox. Detailed instructions for using LopesWrite are located in the Student Success Center.

Assignment Submissions

  • Please note that Microsoft Office is the software requirement at GCU.
  • I can open Word files or any file that is saved with a .rtf (Rich Text Format) extension. I am unable to open .wps files.
  • If you are using a “.wps” word processor, please save your files using the .rtf extension that is available from the drop-down box before uploading your files to the Assignment Drop Box.

Grade of Incomplete

  • The final grade of Incomplete is granted at the discretion of the instructor; however, students must meet certain specific criteria before this grade accommodation is even possible to consider.
  • The grade of Incomplete is reserved for times when students experience a serious extenuating circumstance or a crisis during the last week of class which prevents the completion of course requirements before the close of the grading period. Students also must pass the course at the time the request is made.
  • Please contact me personally if you are having difficulties in meeting course requirements or class deadlines during our time together. In addition, if you are experiencing personal challenges or difficulties, it is best to contact the Academic Counselor so that you can discuss the options that might be available to you, as well as each option’s academic and financial repercussions.

Grade Disputes

  • If you have any questions about a grade you have earned on an individual assignment or activity, please get in touch with mepersonally for further clarification.
  • While I have made every attempt to grade you fairly, on occasion a misunderstanding may occur, so please allow me the opportunity to learn your perspective if you believe this has occurred. Together, we should be able to resolve grading issues on individual assignments.
  • However, after we have discussed individual assignments’ point scores, if you still believe that the final grade you have earned at the end of the course is not commensurate with the quality of work you produced for this class, there is a formal Grade Grievance procedurewhich is outlined in the GCU Catalog and Student Handbook.