Written Assignment:
You must choose one of two topics:
Topic one:
Discuss the definition of Lifespan/Developmental Psychology. Choose one social problem of rejection, peerpressure or bullying. Apply the principles of Lifespan Psychology to interpret the social problem you havechosen (rejection, peer pressure, or bullying).
Topic two:
Choose 1 out of 3 videos:
1. Digital Nation
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/digitalnation/
2. Growing Up Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline/
or
3. Generation Like
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/generation-like/
and Discuss:
The definition of “identity”.
Why emerging adulthood is a critical period of identity development
How emphasis on identity development in our modern-culture is different from that in other cultures and periods
The Written Assignment must be submitted through Canvas and must consist of 700-800 words in APA 7th Edition format.
The 700-800 words count includes the Introduction, Thesis, Body, and Conclusion. The 700-800 words count does not include the Title Page nor Reference page.
There will be NO LATE SUBMISSION for the Written Assignment.Technical provisions for late submissionwill be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Papers will be graded on following:
Defined and Discussed Topic: Definition and discussion are clear and concise.
Thesis/Introduction: is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose.
Conclusion: Conclusion is comprehensive and contains the summary of the paper.
Logical Progression: Clear and convincing argument discussion that presents a persuasive claim in adistinctive and compelling.
Writing, Grammar, Spelling: Writing is clear, grammar is correct and spelling is accurate.
Documentation: word count 700-800, Sources and references are correctly documented.
A loss of five points will occur if the paper does not reach 700 words or exceeds 800 words. This paper will be automatically uploaded to TurnItIn.
