CDECE 45 – Child and Adolescent Development

 

Order Number			45471455714
Type of Paper			Essay
Writer Classification Level			Undergraduate
Style of Writing			MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
Sources and References			5
Number of Pages			4
Paper Instructions Long Beach City College Child Development and Educational Studies Department CDECE 45 – Child and Adolescent Development Reading Journal Assignment Purpose: This assignment is designed to help you identify cultural, economic, and political contexts that relate to our study of child and adolescent development.  Reading current articles and exploring the ideas you are introduced to is one of the most important ways you can develop your knowledge of course material. Skills: In this assignment you will have the opportunity to practice: purposeful exploration of course concepts summarizing information using critical thinking and reflection skills communicating your ideas in writing in a clear and organized manner Knowledge: Through reading, analyzing and reflecting on a current article, you will develop a deeper knowledge of course concepts. Task:   For each age group (see Canvas modules) do some research and choose a current (last six months) article that is of interest to you from the popular literature.  Please choose full length articles online from legitimate sources such as the LA Times, NY Times, etc (not a blog).  The articles you choose must be a minimum of 500 words in length and must have an obvious connection to course content. Read the article. Write a summary of the article (at least 100 words). Summaries should communicate the major points of the article, and how it relates to our course content.  Please include the URL of the article. Write a reflection about the article (at least 100 words). Think about your personal reaction to the article – could you relate to it, or did the author have an identifiable bias, or was the article one-sided?  Why did you choose this article?  What did you learn? Grading Rubric: Each Article    Score Exceeds Expectations 9-10 points Meets Expectations 7-8 points Approaches Expectations 5-6 points Does not meet Expectations 0-4 points Reflection Sheet * Summary – main points/relation to course content clearly explained and more than 100 words. *Reflection is extremely thoughtful, detailed, concise and more than 100 words. * 3 or fewer grammatical, spelling or formatting errors. * Summary – main points/relation to course content explained and a minimum of 100 words. *Reflection is thoughtful, detailed, concise and a minimum of 100 words. * 5 or fewer grammatical, spelling or formatting errors * Summary – main points/relation to course content somewhat referenced and/or is less than 100 words. *Reflection present, but may be missing details and/or less than 100 words * 10 or fewer grammatical, spelling or formatting errors *One or more elements are missing. * more than 10 grammatical, spelling or formatting errors.   Here are some examples of articles you might find: https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/lack-of-diversity-in-genetic-datasets-is-risky-for-treating-disease-65631 https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2019-04-22/teen-depression-is-on-the-rise
	Distinguished (100%)	Proficient (85%)		Basic (70%)	Below Expectations (50%)	Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement	Raises the strongest   objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.		Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.	The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter Argument	Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.		Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.	The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion	Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.	Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.		Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.	Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.	The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing	Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.	Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.		Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.	Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics	– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.	Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand		Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.	Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting	Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.	Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.		Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.	Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement	The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.	The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.		The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.	The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement	Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.	Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.		Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.	Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.