Write a research paper on the outlined topic using support from the gerontological and other related academic literature – a minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed sources (published after January 2017) – to explain and comment on the following:
Social isolation and loneliness in older adults before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Do not give your opinion without supporting it with reference to course material or to other academic sources from the gerontological literature. When you use references in your paper, include a reference for each, using APA format (7th Edition), and include a reference page. Papers must be 1000 words+/-10%; not included in the word count are title pages or references. No direct quotes are accepted in your essay. Please indicate your word count at the end of your document. Only WORD documents will be accepted and graded.
Assignment Guidelines:
This assignment should be 1,000 words in length (+/-10%). The prescribed length must be observed. Any piece of work that falls short or exceeds the stipulated length by more than 10% will be penalized
Use APA format for writing style and references. Make use of the 7th edition of APA.
Provide a cover page (course name, title, submission date, your name) following the guideline of 7th edition of APA.
Always keep a copy of your assignments.
Number the pages of your assignment.
Provide a reference list.
When submitted to the Dropbox, this assignment should be submitted as a single WORD file.
Word count has to be included at the end of your document.