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The Impact of Life Experiences on Development
Walden University
(STUDENT NAME) The Impact of Life Experiences on Development
This section is the introduction to the paper, including a thesis statement. Provide an overview of the significance of life experiences on development, using resources to support key statements. Adhere to APA format. This section is generally ½ – ¾ of one page.
Event I: (EVENT NAME)
For this event, provide a brief description of life event, including an identification of whether the event was age-graded, history-graded, or non-normative. Provide an analysis of the influence of life event on your identity development, including theoretical support. Be sure to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis in describing cognitive, psychological, and/or social impact. Use resources to support statements, including the course text and at least one additional peer-reviewed resource.
Remember to separate key points into paragraphs. Make sure your writing meets graduate-level standards, including being free from errors in spelling and grammar; please also adhere to APA format guidelines. Resources used in this section should be included in References. This section is generally about 1 ½-2 pages in length.
Event II: (EVENT NAME)
For this event, provide a brief description of life event, including an identification of whether the event was age-graded, history-graded, or non-normative. Provide an analysis of the influence of life event on your identity development, including theoretical support. Be sure to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis in describing cognitive, psychological, and/or social impact. Use resources to support statements, including the course text and at least one additional peer-reviewed resource.
Remember to separate key points into paragraphs. Make sure your writing meets graduate-level standards, including being free from errors in spelling and grammar; please also adhere to APA format guidelines. Resources used in this section should be included in References. This section is generally about 1 ½-2 pages in length.
Event III: (EVENT NAME)
For this event, provide a brief description of life event, including an identification of whether the event was age-graded, history-graded, or non-normative. Provide an analysis of the influence of life event on your identity development, including theoretical support. Be sure to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis in describing cognitive, psychological, and/or social impact. Use resources to support statements, including the course text and at least one additional peer-reviewed resource.
Remember to separate key points into paragraphs. Make sure your writing meets graduate-level standards, including being free from errors in spelling and grammar; please also adhere to APA format guidelines. Resources used in this section should be included in References. This section is generally about 1 ½-2 pages in length.
Event IV: (EVENT NAME)
For this event, provide a brief description of life event, including an identification of whether the event was age-graded, history-graded, or non-normative. Provide an analysis of the influence of life event on your identity development, including theoretical support. Be sure to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis in describing cognitive, psychological, and/or social impact. Use resources to support statements, including the course text and at least one additional peer-reviewed resource.
Remember to separate key points into paragraphs. Make sure your writing meets graduate-level standards, including being free from errors in spelling and grammar; please also adhere to APA format guidelines. Resources used in this section should be included in References. This section is generally about 1 ½-2 pages in length.
Conclusion
This section includes a paraphrased restatement of the thesis from the introduction, followed by key points from the body of the paper which support the thesis statement. Share new thoughts or perspectives gained from analysis and their impact. Be sure work adheres to APA format. This section is generally ½ – ¾ of one page.
References
All resources used in the assignment should appear here. For an assignment of this length, 6-9 resources are a good target; these should include the assigned course textbook and a selection of peer-reviewed resources from the past 5 years that support your key points. DO NOT USE WEBSITES such as Wikipedia or About.com, nor any other resources which are not peer-reviewed.