Part 1: Interview
Provide a transcript of your interviews using these questions. Plan to interview at least two senior citizens to complete the assignment.
Questions:
How old are you?
Where were you born/raised?
What was your family composition? How many siblings?
Were your parents married? Did they ever divorce?
What is your highest level of education?
What is the biggest difference about families now, as opposed to when you were being raised?
What do you think today’s families are lacking?
What were your parents’ roles in your household?
Was the community (neighbors, church, schools, etc.) more involved in the raising of families/children in your day? How so?
Do you have any regrets?
Are you involved in any activities?
What could society do to better support you as you age?
If you had to offer me one piece of advice about life, what would it be?
Part II: Five-Paragraph Essay
After you complete the interviews, review the readings for the Week 2 Lesson. Write a 5-paragraph essay (minimum 500 words) that includes the following elements:
1. https://www.americansurveycenter.org/research/emerging-trends-and-enduring-patterns-in-american-family-life/
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbAfCNbPeUU
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6124501/
Compare the two interviewees’ responses. Address any public policies available to support senior citizens. Describe your two biggest “takeaways” from these interviews. Support the statements within your essay by including at least two in-text citations with matching references from this week’s readings or by using research from other credible outside sources.
The Five-Paragraph Essay: Three Formulas for Writing the Basic Academic Essay
To submit your essay, attach your document to the corresponding “Interviews with Two Senior Citizens” assignment under the Assignments tab.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All writing for this assignment must be original. Content generated by Artificial Intelligence is not permitted and will be addressed via the Student Code of Conduct.
Due on Nov 1, 2026 11:59 PM
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