Week 4 Assignment

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The Development of Identity and Self-Concept

(STUDENT NAME HERE)

Walden University

(Running head is optional; if used, it goes here. See APA guide for formatting)

The Development of Identity and Self-Concept

Introduction goes here. No heading is needed for introductions. In this section, there should be a clear thesis statement, a few overview sentences about identity and self-concept from childhood through adolescence (the topic of this assignment), and a transition to the rest of the paper. Remember to provide in-text citations to support your statements of fact. Also, avoid making a series of “I will” statements. Instead, simply provide an overview of the subject and what lies ahead in the paper.

Social Factors

In this section, provide a summary of the social factors contributing to the development of identity and self-concept. Remember to cite the assigned readings to support your discussion of the topic. It is best to include an assigned article or two in addition to the Broderick & Blewitt (2015) text.

Biological Factors

In this section, provide a summary of the biological factors contributing to the development of identity and self-concept. Remember to cite the assigned readings to support your discussion of the topic. It is best to include an assigned article or two in addition to the Broderick & Blewitt (2015) text.

Cultural Factors

In this section, provide a summary of the cultural factors contributing to the development of identity and self-concept. Remember to cite the assigned readings to support your discussion of the topic. It is best to include an assigned article or two in addition to the Broderick & Blewitt (2015) text.

Summary

This section should include a restated (paraphrased) thesis (from the introduction), a review of key points from the paper (that support the thesis statement), and a concluding sentence.

References

References go on a separate page with the heading centered at the top. This section should include any resources used in the paper. Remember that citations and references must match, though “References” includes primary resources only (see APA guide for how to cite secondary resources). The text should always be included, plus 2-3 additional assigned resources (or other applicable peer-reviewed sources); there should be a total of 3-4 references for a paper of this length. Do not use websites as resources, as these are rarely peer-reviewed (unless they are online journal articles). This includes “research” websites such as Wikipedia.com and About.com.

GENERAL TIPS:

Please remember that the total length of this paper is 3-4 pages. That means that 3 pages is a MINIMUM. If your paper is a little over 4 pages, that is ok, but please do not focus on length simply to fill pages. Being able to be clear and concise, while also showing critical thinking, depth, and analysis, is essential to graduate writing. It is also recommended that you avoid direct quotes, as they contribute little to the quality of your writing, Instead, paraphrase key points, cite the source, discuss meaning and relevance, and show your ability to apply concept. YOU CAN DO IT!!