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CAS 321 Advanced Infant and Toddler Development Research Paper Topic Proposal (10 points possible)

The purpose of this Research Paper Topic Proposal is twofold: Choose a topic that interested you and demonstrate your ability to follow APA-style format (7th edition) properly. You need to focus on children ages 0-3. Detailed feedback and approval/disapproval of your topic will be provided after the submission. You cannot change your topic after you get my approval. Your proposal must include the following:

Proposal (10 points possible) Requirements

☐ Title page (2 points) Follow APA-style format carefully. ☐Margin (1”) ☐Page number (top right-hand corner) ☐Title of paper (Title case, bold and centered) ☐Student name, department, name of course, instructor name, and due date

☐ An appropriate topic (2 points)

Successful topics often follow this format: “The Effects of ______on ______”. Examples: ☐The effects of breastfeeding on infants’ cognitive development. ☐ The effects of co-sleeping on children’s social/emotional development. ☐ Infant media exposure and toddler development. ☐The impact of quality care on infant and toddler development. ☐The effects of early care and education on infants and toddlers’ health. ☐The Forgotten Baby Syndrome: Why parents lose awareness of children in cars.

☐ Introductory paragraph with citations (3 points)

☐ Introduce the general idea. ☐ Explains why this topic is important. ☐ Explains what the paper will cover. ☐ Cite at least one peer-reviewed journal article to support your argument.

☐ Writing Components (2 points)

Concise writing. Free from grammar error. Use Grammarly or other software to check grammar and writing errors.

☐ Reference page (1 point) Follow APA-style format carefully.