Overview
The paper this week will give you an opportunity to explore the development of two children. In completing this competency check, you will be asked to describe each child’s respective development, describe research as presented in the Cebioğlu and Broesch (2021) article, your textbook, and an article you find in the library; and finally, describe the individual influences, social identity, and worldviews that exist for each child’s case study.
Preparation
Choose a Topic. —– (The topic chosen was MORAL DEVELOPMENT!!!!!)
Academic Paper
Length: 3–5 pages.
Template: Case Studies Paper Template [DOCX] Download Case Studies Paper Template [DOCX]. (ATTACHED!!)
Resources:
Evidence and APA CitationLinks to an external site. section of the Writing CenterLinks to an external site..
Tip: Be sure to provide in-text citations for resources within your paper.
Choose resources:
Total Needed: Three. (THE 2 SOURCES LISTED BELOW MUST BE USED!!! PLUS ONE MORE ARTICLE OF YOUR CHOOSING!)
Types of Resources: You are expected to use:
Your Child Development textbook.
Cebioğlu and Broesch’s (2021) article, “Explaining Cross-Cultural Variation in Mirror Self-Recognition: New Insights Into the Ontogeny of Objective Self-Awareness,” located in your Competency Check ResourcesLinks to an external site. reading list.
One additional peer-reviewed journal article from the Capella library.
Instructions
In your paper, include the following:
Describe development for each child in the Case Studies [DOCX] Download Case Studies [DOCX] (CASE STUDIES DOC ATTACHED!!!), using the topic you chose (MORAL DEVELOPMENT!!):
Describe research from one provided article, and one additional scholarly article found on your own.
Theory.
Hypothesis.
Variables.
Independent variable (for Cebioğlu and Broesch’s (2021) article only).
Dependent variable (for Cebioğlu and Broesch’s (2021) article only).
Findings
Describe for each case study the following topics, as they influence beliefs, values, and interactions with others.
Individual differences.
Social identity.
Worldview.
Note: It’s recommended that you use the Case Studies Paper Template [DOCX] Download Case Studies Paper Template [DOCX] for this competency check. It will make writing the paper much easier.
Additional Requirements
Communication: Apply critical thinking and communication skills concerning child psychology in a manner that is academic, professional, and respectful.
Organization: Your paper should be well organized and written in clear, succinct language.
Grammar: Your paper should be free of grammar and punctuation errors that would distract the reader’s or listener’s understanding of the content.
Length: 3–5 pages, in addition to a reference page.
Resources: Include at least two peer-reviewed journal articles (including the one provided for you) and your textbook. Cite these sources in your paper and list on your reference page.
APA: Follow APA style rules for citing and referencing sources.
