This document provides instructions for an assignment on stuttering. Students are asked to research a topic related to stuttering by exploring various websites. They then write a 1.5-2 page paper in APA style on their topic and turn it in by the deadline. The paper will be graded based on content, organization, and proper use of APA style. Completing the assignment is intended to expand students' knowledge of stuttering.

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Have you ever wondered why people stutter or
what it might be like to be a person who stutters?
Process How many children stutter and how many adults
stutter? Do more males stutter than females or vise
Evaluation versa? What problems would you encounter as a
Conclusion person who stutters? Would your career choice
depend on your communication abilities? By
Credits completing this assignment you will be able to find
the answer to one or more of these questions.
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You may work alone or with one other person in the
Task class to complete this assignment. You will want to view
the following websites to supplement your knowledge of
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stuttering and to find an area of stuttering of interest to you.
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Credits National Stuttering Organization
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4. Introductio
n To complete this assignment you'll need to complete the
following steps by yourself or with your partner.
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1. Use a search engine to type in key words related to the
Process topic of stuttering in which you (and your partner) are
interested in exploring and writing about for this
Evaluation assignment. For example, you may be interested in
"stuttering in females,” "emotional aspects of stuttering," or
Conclusion "stuttering in different cultures.”
2. You will most likely generate a list of many websites to
Credits explore. You will begin to explore these websites to find
information to write your paper or you may choose to
Teacher narrow your search by adding more specific keywords.
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5. Introductio 2. Gather information about your topic from at least three
n sources to write your paper. Remember to document
these sources (websites) so you can include them on
Task your reference page you turn in for a grade.
3. Write your paper about the topic of stuttering in which
Process you are interested. Be sure to use APA style and
include a title page the body of the paper and a
Evaluation reference page. Papers must be 1 1/2 to 2 pages in
length, double spaced using 12 point font, and have one
Conclusion inch margins.
Credits 4. Turn in you paper no later than December 15, 2009 at
the end of the class period. Ten points will be deducted
for each day your paper is late.
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6. Introductio You (and your partner if you had one) will receive the same
n grade for this assignment. Ten points will be deducted for
Task each day your paper is turned in late. Your paper will be
evaluated using the following criteria:
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Evaluation AREA POINTS POSSIBLE
 Content: 60 points
Conclusion  Organization (grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.):
Credits 20 points
 Use of APA style (based on 5th edition of the APA
Teacher manual):
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Total Points 100

7. Introductio By completing this assignment you have hopefully expanded your
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knowledge in at least one area of stuttering. All of your questions
Task about stuttering may not have been answered but hopefully you've
learned of some sites that can be valuable. Keep in mind that
Process researchers and experts in the field of stuttering still do not know all
the answers but theories are continually challenged which provides the
Evaluation impetus for more research to answer these questions. If you are
interested in learning more about Stuttering you may want to explore
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the following websites:
Credits We stutter
Website of current research being conducted
Teacher Website on children and stuttering
Page Website that discusses the genetic link to stuttering

8. Introductio
n (2009-2009). Getty's webquest on stuttering.
Retrieved from
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http://www.teacherwebquest.com/MI/BGLC/ge
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Evaluation (2008, October 12). Stuttering-a life-altering
condition. Retrieved from
Conclusion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj2IsxxCSS8&
feature=related
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Teacher (1997-2009). American speech-langage-hearing
Page association. Retrieved from
http://www.asha.org/certification/slp_standards.
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Standard VII: Maintenance of Certification
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Demonstration of continued professional development is
Process mandated for maintenance of the Certificate of Clinical
Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. The
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renewal period will be three years. This standard will apply
Conclusion to all certificate holders, regardless of the date of initial
certification.
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http://www.asha.org/certification/slp_standards.htm#Std_V
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