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Personal Analysis of Life
Developmental Analysis Instructions
Use 1st person in this research paper
- You have to use 8-10 sources, and 7 of those have to be peer-reviewed, empirical sources. Please be careful in using internet sources that are not clearly peer-reviewed/empirical.
Background info about me
- My mother had me at 26, it was a challenging pregnancy for her but my father was there and supportive
- They were married for 9 years before concieving me
- im a 33 year old african american female
- I have 3 children, 1 passed at birth, my daughter is 3, my son is 10 months and I am currently 5 months pregnant
- I am married. Been married for 5 years
- i was raised by a single mother due to my father dying in a car accident by a drunk driver
- i had a sister who was 8 years older than me, who acted out when my father died, she was reckless with men, rebellious, and constantly lied
- I was clingy to my boyfriend and looked at him like a father figure
- I went to college at 18 and dropped out and went to the military
- Now i am a Regisitered nurse in school for mental health
The purpose of this paper is for you to demonstrate your ability to apply a working knowledge of the theories, terminology, and concepts of human growth and development. You will discuss your own development over your lifetime and how it relates to the developmental concepts discussed throughout this course. You will analyze your life as it relates to the key aspects of human growth and development. What are key developmental times in your life and the influencing factors that led to who you are today?
You will also incorporate your empirical studies related to your chosendevelopmental aspect of your life. Also, use thecourse readings or presentations to support what you propose about your own development in your paper. Depending on your life and the influences, there may be more attention placed during one period of time. You are encouraged to glean information from your mother about her pregnancy with you to see if there were any notable issues during that time. Remember to include your spiritual development with applicableresearch.
In addition, obtain as much information as you can about any significant events in your early childhood years. How did you do in those key developmental years?Did you approach all developmental milestones with ease, or were there challenges? Since this is a comprehensive paper, you will address your development across your lifespan.
Finally, you will conclude your paper with addressing any current lifestyle behaviors that may influence your aging process. You will address these issues, how they will affect your aging process, and what you plan to do about it.
Note: Your conclusion must offer suggestions for further study.
The body of the paper must be 8–10 pages (excluding the title page, abstract, and reference page). This assignment must be completed adhering strictly to current APA format.
You must include 8–10 peer-reviewed, relevant sources in your paper (at least 7 of the sources must be empiricalarticles). The sources must be less than 10 years old unless any of the citations are linked to an author whosework is seminal to your topic.
Submit this assignment via SafeAssign by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 7.
COUC 502 Personal Analysis Paper Rubric100 POINTS TOTAL
| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | |||
| Content 70 | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
| Analyzes the project material and provides a sound rationale | 22 – 24 points
There is a clear, logical flow and rationale of paper.An introduction with a clear thesis statement, and a conclusion section are included. The different developmental stages and significant life events across the lifespan are analyzed and supported. Important themes from the scholarly sources exploration are well identified. Major pointsare stated clearly and supported. |
20 – 21points
There is a reasonably clear, logical flow and rationale of paper. There is reasonably clear introduction and conclusion section. The different developmental stages and significant life events across the lifespan are not clearly analyzed and supported. Important themes from the scholarly sources exploration are not clearly identified. Major points are unclearly stated or supported. |
1 – 19points
The flow and rationale to of paper is unclear and illogical. There is an unclear or missing introduction and conclusion section. The different developmental stages and significant life events across the lifespan are not analyzed, supported, or are missing. Important themes from the scholarly sources are missing. Major points are not stated and not supported.
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0 points
Not present. |
| Exploration of important themes | 22-23points
Content reflects thoughtful analysis and exploration of themes connected to thedevelopmental aspectsacross the lifespan. Supporting themes identified through the scholarly sources are included. |
20- 21 points
Content reflects surface analysis and exploration of themes connected to the developmental aspects across the lifespan. Supporting themes are not clearly identified through the scholarly sources are included. |
1 – 19points
Content does not reflect analysis and exploration of themes connected to the developmental aspects across the lifespan. The themes identified are not a result of research into scholarly sources. |
0 points
Not present. |
| Key Points Addressed | 21 – 23 points
Clear identification of key points learned from reading the scholarly sources is included. Clear identification of key points learned from exploring scholarly sources is included. Clear identification ofdevelopmental concepts across the lifespanare included. Good exploration of how current events may influence aging process and plan to address related issues are included. |
19 – 20 points
Unclear identification of key points learned from reading the scholarly sources. Unclear identification of key points learned from exploring scholarly sources. Unclear identification of developmental concepts across the lifespan. Limited or unclear exploration of how current events may influence aging process and plan to address related issues. |
1 – 18 points
Clear identification of key points learned from reading the scholarly sources is not included. Clear identification of key points learned from exploring scholarly sources is missing. Clear identification of developmental concepts across the lifespan is not included. Missing exploration of how current events may influence aging process and plan to address related issues. |
0 points
Not present. |
| Structure 30 | Advanced | Proficient | Developing | Not present |
| Mechanics | 9-10 points
No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate.The body of the paper is 8–10 pages (excluding the title page, abstract, and reference page). |
8 points
Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word choice is adequate.The body of the paper is 5–7 pages (excluding the title page, abstract, and reference page). |
1-7points
Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good.The body of the paper is 4 or less pages (excluding the title page, abstract, and reference page). |
0 points
Not present. |
| APA Format Elements | 9-10 points
Title page, abstract, reference page, andcitations are correctly formatted in APA style. Transitions between paragraphs and sections are clear. Paper has proper use of headings. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font. |
8points
Title page, abstract, reference page, and citations are formatted in APA style with few errors. Transitions between paragraphs and sections are not smooth. Paper has some proper use of headings. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font. |
1-7points
Title page, abstract, reference page, and citations are formatted in APA style with several errors. Transitions between paragraphs and sections are missing. Paper has poor use of headings. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect. |
0 points
Not present. |
| Research Elements | 9-10points
At least 8–10 peer-reviewed, relevant sources; less than 10 years old unless any of the citations is seminal to topic.A complete and accurate reference page is provided.Research is aware of multiple viewpoints and complexity of aspects related to human growth and development. |
8 points
At least 5 – 7 peer-reviewed, relevant sources; less than 10 years old unless any of the citations is seminal to topic. A reference page with few errors is provided.Research reflects reasonable awareness of multiple viewpoints and complexity of aspects related to human growth and development. |
1-7points
Less than 4 peer-reviewed, relevant sources. An incomplete or inaccurate reference page is provided. Research is not aware of multiple viewpoints and complexity of aspects related to human growth and development.
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0 points
Not present. |
| Total | Advanced 92-100 | Proficient 83 – 91 | Developing 1 – 82 | Not present |
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