As a midterm assignment, students in PSY 203 are required to compose a scholarly

As a midterm assignment, students in PSY 203 are required to compose a scholarly research paper utilizing APA format. This paper must be original, in your own words and NOT copied from other students or sources. If writing is not
your strength or if this is your first attempt at a scholarlv APA
rescarc paper, I strongly recomm
ended that you seek help from the Writing Center. Their hours are posted in the course announcements
for paper:
Paper leneth
Minimum of 4 pages, maximum 6 pages-
double spaced, Times New Roman, size 12 font. One inch margins throughout. The paper should have a cover page and a reference page that are not included in the minimum length. You do not need to include an abstract. Again, you must use APA
format for this
Kesearch formul
APA format must be used. You may need to seek assistance in the Writing Center or library. See link for RCC Library APA format guide: you will need RCC password
access library sic
http://libguides.sunyrockland.edu/apa
Topics
Paper must focus on a topic that relates to lifespan development. You cannot use any topics that have been used as a DQ prior to submission. If you are unsure of an appropriate topic you should seek help from the professor before you begin the research phase of your paper. You should make
every
attempt to research and write about a topic that interests you. Whatever topic you
you must include the connection to how it aflects the lifespan- this 1s a
vital part of the paper! Please note, papers CANNOT be on any type of Attention deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
Autism Spectrum Disorder or any other learning disabilities.
Research Sources
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Information should be gathered from peer reviewed developmental or psychology journals. The number of sources or references should reflect the content of your paper; however, you must use a minimum of three credible resources (one of which must be a scholarly psyc9l9&Y journal). You may
use appropriate additional (n9n-pysch) sources to supplement your content and professional resources (ABC News, NY Times). Please DO NOT use your textbook- you need to go beyond the information
„in the text. Examples of appropnate sources.
Developmental Psychology, Developmental Psychology Applied Frontiers of Psychology, and Journal of Child Development, Journal of Adolescent Health.
Rubric
You should follow the attached grading rubric when composing your paper so all requirements are met. The rubric is used to grade your paper.
Gradin Rubric for Research Paper
PV 203- Dr. K.
Topic-
Student-
Faculty Comments
^chevesiPonts
1. Identification and depth of discussion on a relevant topic directly related to developmental
psychology.
Cannot be DQ topic (20 points)
2. Analysis of how the topic relates to
developmental psychology- must connect the topic to
psychology
(10 points)
3. Identifies specific research studies or theories of psychology (lifespan development) in
relation to chosen topic (15 points)
4. Supports thoughts and ideas about chosen topic with professional and scholarly resear
merature
(20 points)
5. Professional writing style including grammar, spelling, evidence of proofreading, logical
progression of content and ideas, word choice and expression (20 points)
BONUS: 5 points added if you show documentation that you used the Writing Center for
6. Correct use of APA format including in-text citations and reference list