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This assignment is Final Research Project for (Social Development)

Infant & Toddler Development

directions for use:

The objective of this research assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of the relationship between child development, curriculum planning, and early childhood programming. You will independently select a topic of interest discussed within the course and will conduct further research into the topic to share with your peers. The final project will consist of a paper (100 points) and a presentation (50 points) and should be based on your investigations of a combination of research and practitioner oriented articles. Your research paper should include the following elements:

1. A comprehensive description of your topic that includes its ties to:

· Developmental Theory

· Stages of development from birth to 3 years of age (36 months)

· Connections to information from the course (textbook, PowerPoints, videos, and other assignments)

· Relationships

2. Implications of your topic on:

· Teaching Practices (DAP)

· Curriculum (DAP)

· Program Planning.

3. Ties to future practice:

· What new information did you learn from your research?

· What information due you feel is important for teachers to know about your topic related to your research?

· How does the information from your research tie development, relationships, and programming together?

Structural Requirements:

1. Papers should be a minimum of 3-4 pages long, double-spaced, use a 12 pt. font, and be in APA format.

2. Include a detailed description of your topic, connections to prior course material, and connect your topic to the areas of DAP teaching practices (this means write examples I see at the daycare that I’m doing my practice.), relationships, and quality childcare programming.

3. All sources must be properly cited using APA format both in the text and in a works cited section so that readers can find and evaluate your sources.

4. Your papers should include a minimum of 5 different published sources, two of which must be from scholarly peer-reviewed books or journal articles.

5. Papers should be well-written, spell-checked, proof-read, and concise.

Research Paper Rubric

	Exceptional 20-15 pts.	Proficient 15-10 pts.	Adequate 10-5 pts.	Inadequate 5-0 pts.
Integration of Knowledge (20 pts.)	The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.	The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.	The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course.	The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course.
Cohesiveness (20 pts.)	Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next without the need for headings. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.	For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Author's writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.	Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow - disjointedness is apparent. Author's writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.	Does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate understanding any relationships
Spelling and grammar	No spelling &/or grammar mistakes.	Minimal spelling &/or grammar mistakes.	Noticeable spelling & grammar mistakes.	Unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
Sources	5 or more current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. All web sites utilized are authoritative.	5 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are authoritative.	Fewer than 5 current sources, or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are credible.	Fewer than 5 current sources, or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.
Citations	Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.	Cites most data obtained from other sources. APA citation style is used in both text and bibliography.	Cites some data obtained from other sources. Citation style is either inconsistent or incorrect.	Does not cite sources.

NOTE:

· This assignment is a biggest one and the final project for this course. It has a biggest grade to pass the course.

· Please make sure you answer every questions and points.

· Please I need each answer under the questions. One by one. NOT a whole Paragraph for all questions

· Please make attention to Research Paper Rubric

· My topic is Social Development

(Attachment and Relationships)

· You’ll find Ch. 3 related to the topic. Please don’t forget cited from the chapter.

· Please using easy vocabulary.

· I will give you 2 days to take your time for do it.

Thanks a lot.