Development Paper
Applied developmental paper 10 -12 page paper. (APA style required)
Topics:
1. A specific issue across the lifespan – for example transgender or autism or impact of divorce
2. A topic within a specific developmental stage across different groups – for example adolescence or Alzheimer’s across cultures or countries OR
3. A developmental topic from different perspectives or contexts – for example development of “theory of mind” as it relates to representational play, executive functioning, and adolescent capacity for judgment
Theory/Science:
1. Integrates one or more lifespan theories appropriately
2. Includes current research (minimum of 5 journal articles post 2005)
3. Applies theory/research to clinical applications
4. Meaningful contribution to knowledge base of learner and field
5. Addresses diversity issues, including at least two of the following: international, cultural, gender, sexual identity and orientation, SES, religion, disability. If the topic is a diversity group, then bring in at least one other diversity perspective.
Quality of Writing:
1. Logically organized and meaningful flow, cogent, concise – not redundant or rambling
2. No less than 10 & no more than 12 pages double-spaced –excluding cover page and reference page
3. Well-written, with no misspellings or grammatical errors
4. References within body of paper and in reference list use appropriate APA style
