A critical review of research on Adult Education in Higher Education in the U.S. – Current Trends and issues

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A critical review of research on Adult Education in Higher Education in the U.S. – Current Trends and issues Academic Level : Bachelor Paper details Topic: A critical review of research on the Adult Education in the American Higher Education – Current Trends and issues I. Preparation 1. Select a topic of interest related to the course theme. Your topic could focus on one of the following: A critical review of research on the Adult Education in the American Higher Education – Current Trends and Issues 2. Identify and read articles, chapters, and other materials related to the topic. It is important to draw your sources from a wide range of publications and that most of the sources come from the adult education field. Be sure to examine “classic” historical literature as well as contemporary sources. The following are some of the periodicals you should be sure to search: Adult Education Quarterly (formerly Adult Education) Adult Learning Adult Education Journal (formerly Journal of Adult Education) Adult Education Bulletin International Journal of Lifelong Education Lifelong Learning (formerly Adult Leadership) New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education The bibliography includes a number of other relevant periodicals, as well as books, which you might want to explore in developing the paper. II.Presentation Paper 1. Develop a paper of 10pages in length on your topic. Please note the following: A) Early in the paper, include a clear statement of purpose. In other words, tell the reader what you plan to address in your paper; B) Divide the major ideas of the paper through the use of section subheadings. This will make the paper easier to follow and should make it easier for you to write, since subheads can help you organize the flow of your ideas. C) Use a consistent format throughout the paper and for references. Most journals in the adult education field use American Psychological Association (5th. Ed.); however, you are free to select the format that you prefer, as long as it is used consistently and correctly throughout the paper. D) Your paper should include a minimum of 12 references drawn from a variety of sources. At least six of the references should come from adult education journals.