Deafness
Video: Overview of Assignment #2: Disability Research Paper
Complete a research paper that describes and discusses one of the thirteen disabilities identified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the following information in your research paper:
A definition of the disability as defined in IDEA.
Discuss the characteristics, causes, and prevalence of the disability.
Discuss the evaluation process for determining the presence of the disability.
Discuss research-based instructional strategies that are effective in educating students who present with this disability, including tools and techniques for including students with this disability in the general education classroom.
Discuss the school-based services (service delivery models) that may be available to students with this disability.
Sample Answer
To write a research paper on one of the thirteen disabilities identified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), I would follow these steps:
- Choose a disability. I would choose a disability that I am interested in learning more about or that is relevant to my personal or professional experiences.
- Research the disability. I would use a variety of sources to research the disability, including scholarly articles, government websites, and disability organizations.
- Write an outline. I would create an outline to help me organize my thoughts and ideas.
- Write the paper. I would write the paper in a clear and concise style, following the instructions provided in the assignment. Be sure to include the following information in your paper:
- Definition: Define the disability as it is defined in IDEA