Assignment:
Human Growth and Development
You will select a current event that relates to one of the topics below
Topics:
· Sensory and Perceptual Development
· Cognitive Development
· Information Processing
· Language
· Intelligence
· Socioemotional Development
· Identity and Personality
You will then write a 2 to 3 page paper about the event which connects it to Human Growth and Development as well as real-life occurrences. We will have synchronous sessions which correspond with your current event assignments.
Article Selection Tips:
An "event" is an occurrence, a noteworthy happening, or and occasion/activity. Event-based articles are often found in the news and/or periodical publications. (These are not scholarly journal articles)!
Acceptable periodicals: Atlantic, Newsweek, US News and World Report, Time Magazine, National Geographic, Business Week, and/or any daily newspaper.
Unacceptable periodicals: Tabloids, politically oriented material, Consumer magazines (such as Women's Day, Sports Illustrated, Vogue, Men's Health)
Assignment will include:
· A summary of the event/article
· Connection to course topics
· Your opinion regarding the topic
Formatting Requirements:
2 pages in length
· Times New Roman, 12-point font
· Double-spaced
· APA Format