For this assignment, you will be exploring your textbook in order to identify a particular area of interest for your final project.
First, access your course textbook here: http://www.oercommons.org/courses/lifespan-development-a-psychological-perspective/viewLinks to an external site.
Next, review the detailed table of contents, which offers an overview of the course and various aspects of life span development. Choose one age/stage and explore more deeply. Following the link to that chapter and skim the headings. Identify one particular aspect of this chapter that interests you, and read that section carefully.
Then, in a minimum of two paragraphs, provide:
A summary of the section (at least one paragraph—you may include more if you choose)
A response to that section that explains your personal connection to it or interest in it.
Finally, go to a search page online and seek out a resource you think is credible that relates to the topic you described above. In one paragraph, please offer:
A short description of the online source
A reason why you think it is valuable
A statement about why you think it is credible
A link to the source
And a citation in either APA or MLA format
Your paper should be a minimum of three fully developed paragraphs (5-8 sentences each) and is due by Day 7 of this week (11:59 pm EST).
If you need help citing…
Remember to cite your text (APA format) in your discussion posts and at the end of your papers, please. If you need help doing this, visit OWL Purdue’s helpful site.
Criteria:
15 to >13.5 pts
Excellent
Submission completely and thoroughly answers all questions provided in the assignment description with detailed and well reasoned points. Paper is well organized with clear paragraphs and transitions. Information is supported by classroom resources and independent research. Meets total page requirement.
Mechanics
Grammar, spelling, punctuation.
2.5 to >2.0 pts
Excellent
Well written paper with no mechanical issues of grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Paragraph are formatted well with complete sentences, transitions, and topic sentences.Mechanics
Grammar, spelling, punctuation.
2.5 to >2.0 pts
Excellent
APA formatting is used correctly, both in format of paper and in proper citations. In-text and References page citations are included consistently.