Social Welfare & Policy: Policy Position PaperTopic: Gun Control For your paper, please choose from one of the following topics.(I had chosen the topic which is 7-Gun Control ) AbortionLGBT Discrimination (parental rights, employment discrimination, housing discrimination, service provision discrimination, for example)Affordable Care ActImmigration ReformWelfare ReformLabor UnionsGun ControlLegalization of drugsCapital Punishment and the Death PenaltyEnd-of-Life Care (i.e., assisted suicide) The purpose of this paper is for you to choose a topic and research both sides of the topic. You are to reasonably explain “your side” and the opposing view point. In order to do this effectively you will need to conduct some research. Part of your research should include the Social Work profession’s position on the issue. Because the topics above are broad, you may choose to narrow the focus. For example, if you chose to write about Abortion, you could focus on Ohio’s laws. Format of Paper: Introduction (5 points)Summary & limitations of your opponents’ position (there may be more than one opposing side) (15 points)Your understanding of the issue (summary) (5 points)Reason why your understanding is better than your opponents’ position (20 points)Recommendations for policy change (see Chapter 2, page 3 on Policy Development). Also include the NASW position. (20 points) Conclusion (5 points)APA format* (includes grammar & spelling) (20 points) Use of scholarly sources for research. Refer to CRAAP test. Should have a minimum of 5 sources (10 points). Length guide 5-6 pages (not including Title page or Reference page)

Part A Compare and contrast Erikson’s generativity versus stagnation stage with his ego-integrity versus despair stage for middle and late adulthood. Include at least three examples from your text as you compare and contrast the two stages. Write a well thought-out paragraph for each of the following: The occurrences that can affect positive or negative outcomes in Erickson’s generativity versus stagnation stage. • Three proactive changes you can make personally to improve your generativity in your lifetime. Part B Describe the physical and cognitive changes that occur in late adulthood, including how some of these changes may lead to decline and eventual death. Explain how the processes of death and dying can have different outcomes or scenarios depending on choosing different paths. Use at least three examples of supportive evidence from your text. Write a well thought-out paragraph on each of the following: Three proactive ways you personally can improve your physical health • Three ways you personally can improve your cognitive health in your lifetime