Outline of the Final Paper

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Outline of the Final Paper

(Outline of the Final Paper)

For this assignment you are to examine a topic of lifespan  development connecting research and life. Below is a list of topics from  which you are to select one for the Outline of the Final Paper and the  Final Paper. Make sure that the topic you select is different from the  topics you selected for the Week Two and Week Three assignments.

  • What do twin and adoption studies tell us about the effects of  nature (i.e., genetic influences) and nurture (i.e., environmental  influences) on human development? Select at least one of the main  domains of human development (i.e., physical, cognitive, or  social-emotional).
  • How much credit or blame do parents deserve for the way we are?  Select at least one of the main domains of human development (physical,  cognitive, or social-emotional) for your answer.
  • To what extent are the lives of adolescents and young adults shaped by parental and peer influences?
  • Why do we have a need to belong (to affiliate with others)?
  • How do our bodies and minds change from early to late adulthood?
  • What are the factors that affect our well-being as middle aged and older adults?
  • Why are some people attracted to members of their own sex whereas others are attracted to members of the opposite sex?
  • How do memory and intelligence change as we age?
  • Does an infant’s temperament shape his/her cognitive and socio-emotional development?
  • Are babies pre-wired for survival?
  • Are adolescents more likely to engage in risk-taking behavior than older adults?
  • Can physical exercise affect cognitive performance in old age?  Consider the time of occurrence of physical exercise (i.e., earlier in  life or during old age) in your answer.
  • Are there personality traits related to longevity?
  • Does bilingualism improve brain functioning?
  • Why do students in the United States tend to under-perform in math and science?

Once you have chosen your topic, examine the various theories of  human development learned in the course and choose one or two that best  assist you to understand the issues involved in your topic.
Review the following APA Sample Outline Handout for information on creating an outline.For this outline, address the following:

  • Examine various theories of human development, describing relevant  terminology, and addressing how the theory assists in the understanding  of issues involved in the selected topic.
  • Identify and describe at least two domains of human development  (physical, biological, emotional, cognitive, and/or social) and how they  are impacted by the chosen topic.
  • Identify and describe the stages of development that are affected by the chosen topic.
  • Describe the cultural and historical perspectives of the chosen  topic, demonstrating an understanding of how the topic has been  perceived over time and by other cultures. Provide relevant examples.

 Writing the Outline for the Final Paper
The Outline:

  1. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title  and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined  in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
    1. Begin with an introduction to the selected topic in which you define all concepts that will be discussed in the paper.
    2. For example, if you select “How do memory and intelligence change as  we age?”, as your topic, then you will need to define the terms memory, intelligence and aging.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
    1. Conclude with an answer to the selected question. Did the evidence  you surveyed answer the question satisfactorily? Include your analysis  of the strengths and weaknesses of the available evidence.
    2. If possible, suggest the course that future research should take if answers to the selected question are less than conclusive.
  6. Must use at least five scholarly sources, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library or Google Scholar.
    1. It is important that you ask yourself if the articles specifically  address the selected topic. It is not always easy to find the right  articles. Thus, give yourself some time to search before you finalize  your selection.
    2. You may reference your textbook and other required materials from  the course; however, these will not fulfill the resource requirement.
  7. Must include an annotated bibliography which briefly summarizes  each article including the purpose of the investigation, its  methodology, and results.
    1. If possible, select peer-reviewed articles that summarize the  evidence available in a given field of study (e.g., meta-analysis  combines the findings of different studies to uncover trends,  commonalities and differences).
    2. Order the articles in the way you think you will discuss them in  your paper. Then develop a summary of the scientific evidence that  answers the question you selected.
  8. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  9. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
    1. The reference section will be the final page of the paper.
 
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