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Select a famous individual from the 20th or 21st centuries. Be sure to obtain faculty approval for your selection prior to beginning this assignment. Conduct research concerning the background of your selected individual to determine what forces have impacted his or her life from the viewpoint of developmental psychology (it is strongly recommended that you DO NOT select an individual in the field of psychology to research as your famous individual…it is more appropriate to use a celebrity or noteworthy figure from history).
Based on your research, prepare a 1,050 to 1,400-word paper in which you address the following items:
· Distinguish between the influences of heredity and environment on his/her psychological development. Be sure to specify which areas of psychological development (moral, emotional, etc.)
· What family issues and/or social support systems may have influenced their developmental growth and adjustment?
· Select two different theories of personality and apply them to your selected figure, and answer the following question: How does each theory differ in terms of how it explains the individual’s unique patterns or traits?
· Explain which theoretical approach you believe best explains the individual’s behaviors and achievements. Make sure to explain why you made this choice.
· Use a minimum of three sources including articles located through the University library or other credible sources.
· Format your paper according to APA standards.
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Content / Development (50%) |
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Subject Matter: |
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Key elements of assignment covered |
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Content is comprehensive/accurate/persuasive |
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Displays an understanding of relevant theory |
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Major points supported by specific details/examples |
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Research is appropriate (peer reviewed) and timely (current) & used correctly |
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Writer has gone beyond textbook for resources |
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Higher-Order Thinking: |
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Writer compares/contrasts/integrates theory/subject matter with work environment/experience |
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At an appropriate level, the writer analyzes and synthesizes theory/practice to develop new ideas and ways of conceptualizing and performing |
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Organization (20%) |
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Introduction provides sufficient background on topic & previews points |
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Central theme/purpose is immediately clear |
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Structure is clear, logical and easy to follow |
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Sections/paragraphs are appropriately developed to support theme |
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Conclusion/recommendations follow logically from the paper’s body |
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Style / Mechanics (30%) |
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Format (10)%: |
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Citations/reference page follow guidelines |
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Properly cites ideas/information from other sources |
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Paper is laid out effectively — uses headings other reader-friendly tools |
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Paper is neat & shows attention to detail and appropriate formatting including certificate of originality |
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Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling (10%): |
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Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation are followed |
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Spelling is correct |
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Readability/Style (10%): |
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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise |
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Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied structure |
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Transitions between paragraphs/sections help maintain the flow |
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Words used are precise and unambiguous |
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The tone is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment |
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Overall Comments: |
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Key: E = excellent; G = good; A = Adequate; N = not done; N/A = not applicable for this assignment. |
