Minimum 2 paragraphs- APA format Consider development across the lifespan. Discuss the stage of development you find most interesting and why.

Related Assignment Requirement

4

Exemplary

Exceeds Expectations

3

Accomplished

Meets Expectations

2

Developing

Approaches Expectations

1

Beginning

Falls Below Expectations

Written and Oral Communication

20%

Your paper should have an introductory paragraph that includes a thesis statement, which sets the foundation for the rest of the paper and helps the reader know what to expect. Each body paragraph should have a topic sentence that ties back to the thesis statement… write a paper that reflects correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

The paper includes a developed intro with a specific central idea/thesis;

AND

Unity is maintained through developed paragraphs that relate to the thesis;

AND

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors do not impact readability.

The paper includes an intro with a central idea/thesis;

AND

Unity is maintained through paragraphs that relate to the thesis;

AND

Spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors have a minor effect on readability.

The paper includes an under-developed intro with an unclear or overly broad central idea/thesis;

OR

Some paragraphs lack relation to thesis or demonstrate obvious lapse in organization;

OR

Writing errors create a significant distraction to readability.

The paper includes an under-developed intro with an unclear or overly broad central idea/thesis;

AND

Some paragraphs lack relation to thesis or demonstrate obvious lapse in organization;

OR

Paper is unintelligible and lacks structure and clarity.

Critical Analysis and Reasoning

20%

Analysis and discussion: In this section, you will make connections between the literature you reviewed.

Student includes discussion of conclusion and provides implications based on the consistent and appropriate interpretation of evidence.

Student draws conclusions based on the consistent and appropriate interpretation of evidence.

Student provides relevant information but does not critically analyze data.

Student does not include relevant information or relies heavily on personal opinions.

Information Literacy

20%

Review of the literature: A minimum of five academically sound sources. Of these five, at least three must be from credible websites and one from a research journal..

Student exceeds the 5 required sources;

AND

All sources are cited correctly within the text and listed and properly formatted on a reference page.

Student satisfies the 5 source requirement;

AND

All sources are cited both within text and on a reference page with minimal formatting errors.

Student fails to satisfy 5 source requirement;

OR

Citations either in text or on the reference page are incomplete or contain major errors.

Student fails to satisfy the 5 source requirement;

AND

Citations either in text or on the reference page are incomplete or contain major errors.

Local and Global Diversity

20%

Choose two lenses of diversity (examples provided) from which to consider your topic.

Student addresses two lenses of diversity;

AND

Student demonstrates understanding of the interrelationship between the lenses of diversity as they interact with the psychological construct.

Student addresses two lenses of diversity;

AND

Student demonstrates understanding of how lenses of diversity influence the psychological construct.

Student addresses fewer than two lenses of diversity;

OR

Student fails to demonstrate understanding of how lenses of diversity influence the psychological construct.

Student addresses fewer than two lenses of diversity;

AND

Student fails to demonstrate understanding of how lenses of diversity influence the psychological construct.

Personal and Professional Ethics

20%

Implications: How might diversity affect the understanding of your chosen topic?

Student identifies more than one relevant ethical issue,

AND

masterfully examines its connection to the psychological topic,

AND

offers a thoughtful and specific explanation of how to overcome the ethical dilemma.

Student identifies more than one relevant ethical issue,

AND

masterfully examines its connection to the psychological topic,

AND

offers a thoughtful and specific explanation of how to overcome the ethical dilemma.

Student identifies one relevant ethical issue,

AND EITHER

omits an adequate examination of its connection to the psychological topic,

OR

omits an adequate explanation of how to address or overcome the ethical dilemma.

Student identifies one relevant ethical issue,

AND

omits an adequate examination of its connection to the psychological topic,

AND

omits an adequate explanation of how to address or overcome the ethical dilemma.