class pysch 221 CATHERINE OWENS

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Body of the Paper

0 to 20 points

Body of the paper includes the following:

· Introduction

· Minimum of 3 specific examples of child’s behavior

· Supportive facts from the textbook related to your observations

· Christian reflection including a discussion related to Ecclesiastes 3:1

· Conclusion

Content

0 to 40 points

The content of the paper:

· Follows current APA formatting and meets page length requirements.

· Provides a sufficient review of observations and employs critical thinking in relating the course concepts to the observations made regarding the principles of child development.

· Demonstrates a good understanding of the major concepts, theories, and principles of child development.

· Applies concepts related to Christian/biblical faith and values related to child development.

Evidence/Research

0 to 10 points

· Minimum use of direct quotes

· Textbook concepts are used to support observations

· All references to the textbook are properly paraphrased and cited

Grammar/Mechanics

0 to 15 points

· Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation

· Clear expression of ideas

APA Formatting:

0 to 15 points

· Correct title page

· Headers and page numbers

· Font, Margins, and Spacing

· Citations

· Reference page

Total

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