Language Development Paper

Required components

Comments

1. Locate books or articles on the development of language for young children birth through age 8 and impact on literacy development.

2. Use 3-5 references beyond the textbooks:

· You may use any or all of the textbooks in addition to 3-5 scholarly resources.

· Use APA 6 edition manual (Sherrod Library has this resource, OWL Purdue online).

· For assistance with APA format please go to the Writing Center at Sherrod Library.

3. Writing the paper

Introduction:

· Include an introductory paragraph that introduces the reader to the issues you will be covering in the paper.

The body of the paper will include:

· Background information on language development of young children that you have read in your scholarly resources. You can also include information from your textbooks.

· Theory related to language development.

· Impact of language development on how young children learn, and how early educators teach.

· Reflection of the research reviewed.

Conclusion:

· A brief summary of what was included in the paper.

· Include a concluding statement.