SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Assignment Instructions. In examining crucial stages in adolescent development, respond to the following:

Briefly discuss the following common social problems in today's youth: suicide, juvenile delinquency, and victimization.

What recommendations would you make to help reduce these social problems?

Paper Requirements. Provide a title page and reference page. Double-spaced, Times New Roman/12-point font, 1-inch margins in APA Format. Page length: 1-3 (first page - title page, second page - body, and third page - references).

Note: References and citations (in-text) are required to be in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Refer to the Plagiarism Information & APA Format Examples section.

PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE INFORMATION FROM SOURCES, THAT IS PLAGIARISM. PARAPHRASE OR SUMMARIZE INFORMATION. IF USING TURNITIN TO CHECK PLAGIARISM, BE SURE THE PERCENTAGE IS UNDER 20%.

Social Problems in Adolescence Grading Rubric:

Criteria Description Points

Content & Understanding Clearly identifies and discusses all three social problems (suicide, juvenile delinquency, victimization) with accurate and relevant information demonstrating understanding of adolescent development. 10 points

Recommendations & Application Provides thoughtful, realistic, and evidence-based recommendations to reduce or prevent these social problems; connects ideas to developmental psychology principles. 8 points

Organization & Clarity Information is logically organized; paragraphs flow smoothly with clear topic sentences, transitions, and focus on the prompt. 4 points

APA Format & Structure Includes title page, reference page, in-text citations, and overall formatting consistent with APA guidelines. 4 points

Mechanics & Writing Quality Writing is clear, concise, and free of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Proper academic tone used throughout. 4 points