The document outlines the assignment instructions for a unit on introducing a governmental agency, specifically the Administration on Aging. Students are required to create a 3-4 page summary that includes the agency's background, mission and vision statements, enabling legislation, and an organizational structure graphic. The assignment emphasizes adherence to APA style, proper grammar, and a well-structured presentation of information.

1. Unit 1 "Agency Introduction"
Assignment Instructions:
Produce a brief summary introducing the governmental agency
that will be studied during the term. The summary must contain
each of the elements identified under assignment requirements
below. The agency I have chosen is
Administration on Aging.
Assignment requirements:
Prepare a 3-4 page summary containing the following elements:
An Introduction to the Agency under Examination.
An Agency Background Overview.
The Agency’s Mission and Vision Statements.
Identification and summary of any Enabling Legislation.
Graphic Representation of the Agency’s Organizational
Structure.
Length should be 3-4 pages, excluding cover page and
references; typed double spaced in 10-12 point font (Arial,
Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable).
Use proper APA style throughout and citations and references
for the paper.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard
American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as
original and insightful.
Work should display superior content, organization, style, and
mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
The purpose of the Agency Introduction Assignment is to allow
you to identify, describe, and analyze the agency or

2. organization that you will be focusing on throughout this course
for course Assignments and the Final Project.