Theory of Stress Assignment

Many of us have experienced stress at least at one point in our lives. In chapter 1, in our Organizational Stress text, you will learn about key terms related to stress as well as theoretical concepts.

For this assignment, you will use the aforementioned chapters to write a seven-page paper discussing how you handle stress and at least one theoretical concept dealing with stress. The theoretical concept you will select will be one with which you can personally identify.

Be sure to support and justify your positions and conclusions with references to relevant library resources. All written assignments should follow APA requirements.

The inclusion of the textbook and one outside references (a total of two), retrieved from the university library, is required for the completion of this paper.

Assignment: Theory of Stress

Objective of Exercise: Many of us have experienced stress at least at one point in our lives. In chapter 3, in our Work Stress and Coping text, you will learn about the evolution and theory of work stress, while chapter 1, in our Organizational Stress text, you will learn about key terms related to stress as well as theoretical concepts.

For this assignment, you will use the aforementioned chapters to write a seven-page paper discussing how you handle stress and at least one theoretical concept dealing with stress. The theoretical concept you will select will be one with which you can personally identify.

Be sure to support and justify your positions and conclusions with references to relevant library resources. All written assignments should follow APA requirements.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The inclusion of both textbooks and two outside references, retrieved from the university library, is required for the completion of this paper.

Content and Development
13 Points Possible

Points Possible

Points Earned

Comments

Adequate introduction included

2

Definition of stress

3

Successfully applied a theoretical concept to current personal life

3

Paper was at least seven pages (not including the title and reference page)

3

Adequate Conclusion included

2

Readability and Style
9 Points Possible

Points Possible

Points Earned

Comments

Sentences are complete, clear and concise.

3

Paragraphs flow logically from thesis to conclusion.

3

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

3

Mechanics
10 Points Possible

Points Possible

Points Earned

Comments

Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed.

2

Included 2 university library sources + both textbooks

4

Citations included & APA style followed as needed.