This document provides guidelines for writing an assignment essay on the topic of safety in nursing homes. The essay must: 1) Include an introduction that establishes the purpose and key points, a body with a complete discussion using at least 3 examples, and a conclusion that summarizes the key points. 2) Follow APA format for in-text citations, references, margins, spacing, and fonts. 3) Be proofread for spelling, grammar, and logical flow of information. Large or compressed fonts and unnecessary spacing to lengthen the paper are unacceptable.