Select a child development theory (your choice) and provide an analysis of the interaction between biological, environmental, emotional, social, and cultural factors that influence a child’s development and family relationships.
Topic: Select a child development theory (your choice) and provide an analysis of the interaction between biological, environmental, emotional, social, and cultural factors that influence a child’s development and family relationships.
Requirements: Three page research paper with a minimum of five scholarly sources. Your paper should begin with a thesis statement, presented in your introduction/opening paragraph. It should then present research-based information to support and develop your thesis statement. Lastly, it should conclude with a discussion section that demonstrate your understanding of the developmental theory, in influencing a child’s development and family relationships. The paper must be formatted utilizing APA Publication Manual (6th ed.) and submitted as a Microsoft Word document – Google Docs or Notes are not permitted. Please remember this is a research paper, so please refrain from using “I” language.
Here is the rubric:
APA Style (Correct Headers, Cover Page, Times New Roman Font, 12 pt Font, Reference Page): 3 Points (Note: No Abstract is required)
Meets Full Three Pages (Not including cover page): 2 Points
Introduction/Thesis and Explanation of Developmental Theory: 3 Points
Discussion/Explanation of All Five Factors: 5 Points
Conclusion/Discussion Regarding Influence on Child Development and Family Relationships: 5 points
Includes Five Scholarly Sources: 2 points
