For this section, imagine that you are working as a psychology consultant, and a person emails you with a request to help solve a real problem. Your job is to locate peer-reviewed, scientific articles to form and write a recommendation and answer each of these questions. Additionally, you will also find reputable resources written for a lay audience as suggested readings. 
Then, you will write a professional email back to the person with their question answered. 
Problem to Solve: 
Imagine that you receive the following email:
Dear Student,
I am responsible for creating programs for residents of Mellow Hills Estates, a community of homes for individuals aged 55 and over. Recently, I’ve become aware of the importance of addressing loneliness and fostering meaningful connections within our community. However, I am not sure what loneliness is, how to identify loneliness, or what strategies effectively build social connections, especially in my setting. 
I’ve also heard of “intergenerational contact” programs and wonder if they could help reduce loneliness and enhance social bonds.
Can you help me find existing information about these topics so that I can develop programs that foster connection and combat loneliness?
Thank you!
Jordan Zaneman
123 Mockingbird Lane
Statesboro, GA 30460
Your Task: 
Your job is to answer the questions in Jordan Zaneman’s letter by:
Write a single-spaced brief report (between 500-800 words) that  based on peer-reviewed, scientific sources that includes APA in-text citations and a reference page that answers Jordan Zaneman’s questions. The report should:
Midterm Step 1: Conduct a Literature Review for Peer Reviewed Literature
Midterm Step 2: Evaluating Research
Midterm Step 3: Answer the Question with In-Text Citations and a References Page
Then, write an email back to Jordan Zaneman that addresses the questions asked in their email to you.  The email needs to be professional, and all aspects of the assignment need to model inclusivity and accessibility.
Midterm Step 4: Draft the Email Portion
Midterm Step 5: Make an Inclusive Email and Document
Next please put the entire midterm together. Use the checklist below to ensure that you have everything you need!
Midterm Step 6a: Putting it All Together
Midterm Step 6b – Putting it Together, Proofreading, and Submitting
Submit to the appropriate Assignment Dropbox marked “Midterm – Submit Here”
Midterm – Submit Here  
Submit the reply email as a .pdf or MS Word Document
Submit the report as a MS Word Document (.docx) that is written at the audience appropriate level and utilizes the styles function on MS Word. 
Submit .pdfs of the articles you referenced