Initial+Proposal

My driving question is why are nursing homes necessary for our society? For family? Over the summer I volunteered at a nursing home and fell in love. The nurses and others worked really well with all the residents. Everyday I would meet a new Sister or a new resident and I would learn something about them and even something new. I went everyday for almost an entire summer, it had its laughs but also had its tears. When one of the favorite residents passed away, I was completely devastated. Although it was very sad, I found it uplifting to see everyone praying for her and saying good bye too. Before I volunteered at a nursing home, I had negative thoughts about it and always said I would never send my grandparents to one. After working at one and seeing the environment, I realized that it is actually a great place to send someone who needs day to day care. If one doesn’t know what really goes on behind the doors of a nursing home they may not consider that option for there loved one.

When doing this project I want to begin by collecting a lot of information on my topic and driving question. After gathering my information, I plan on highlighting and taking notes. After note taking, I’ll start to design my working thesis. From there I’ll start to think of different ways to make money for a certain nursing home. Following my project ideas, I’ll draft my paper. Possible areas of research I need to cover are: nursing homes being necessary for society and family; what nursing homes include (activities, meals, etc.); do members of the nursing home get proper medical care; and elderly abuse.

When finding sources I will try to stray from using “google” as a source. I will find books in our library but will also expand my book search to different townships, colleges, and universities libraries. As for databases and pathfinders, I will strictly use ones from our library’s site. I think this project will be time consuming but if I put a lot of effort in it, it will be rewarding. As for the project aspect of it, I think that will be difficult but I will have a lot of help and support.

Since my mentor and topic expert are very close to me, they feel comfortable being honest and telling me if something is wrong. Although my mom isn’t my mentor, she will edit my paper and also help me develop a project that will be effective and raise money. Problems I foresee are not making a lot of money to donate. If I don’t make a lot of money, I will volunteer at the nursing home as a donation.