Writing Assignment #2
Background Review and
Synthesis of Literature
 
 
Summary of assignment
 
· Task: You will complete the following:
· Select a topic for writing assignment #4 o Research that topic in OneSearch
· Locate at least seven articles from scholarly or credible trade journals on the topic o Write a synthesis of the articles.
 
· Length: 1000-1400 words.
 
· Format: APA
 
· Sources: At least seven sources from scholarly or credible trade journals
 
· Writing Process: You will submit a first draft of the essay to the assignment folder. The first draft will not be graded. The instructor will provide comments to it. After receiving comments from the instructor, you will submit a revised draft. The final draft will be graded.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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How This Assignment Informs Future Assignments in WRTG 394

This assignment is designed to help you prepare for the final paper in WRTG 394. Keep in mind that your final paper in WRTG 394 will be a report in which you define a problem in your workplace or community persuasively and accurately and propose a solution or solutions to the problem or issue.
For writing assignment #2, consider the problem you will address and conduct research in the library on the topic.
For example, let us assume that you are considering writing a report to the Dean of The School of Arts and Sciences at UMGC to recommend that UMGC move from LEO as its learning management system (LMS) to a different learning management system. In preparing to write this type of report, you might complete the following for writing assignment #2: Conduct library research on the topics of learning management systems for schools, online teaching, and effective teaching in an online environment.
 
 
What do We Mean by Synthesis?
 
In a background review and synthesis of the literature, you don’t take a stand on an issue. You review what the articles say on the issue, dividing the arguments in the articles into themes.
 
For example, let us assume that you conduct library research on the topic of learning management systems for schools, online teaching, and effective teaching in an online environment. You might find that three major themes emerge from your perusing of the seven articles:
· common reasons for resisting the move to a new LMS
· impact on faculty members when transitioning to a new LMS
· impact on students when transitioning to new LMS
 
 
 

Selection of Topics

Examples of Topics for Writing Assignment #4, the Research-Based Report

 
A student could write a report on a number of topics. The following are some examples. Please note that these are examples of topics. You are not required to choose any of them. They are provided here to help illustrate this assignment.
· a report to your supervisor at work suggesting that email be used less frequently for communication and that another application be used to improve communication
· a report to your city council suggesting a new smart traffic light system for parts of the city
· a report to the program chair of your major at UMGC to suggest changes to one or more of the classes required in the major
· a report to the manager of your unit at work noting that recycling facilities in the workplace should be improved
 
 

Examples of Topics for Writing Assignment #2, the Background Review and Synthesis, Based on the Suggested Topics Above

In any report of this nature, some background research is necessary. For example, consider the following strategies when collecting background research for the topics mentioned above:
· For a report to your supervisor at work suggesting that email be used less frequently for communication and that another application be used to improve communication, some scholarly literature or articles from credible trade journals on transitioning to alternative electronic communication would be beneficial. In addition, articles that demonstrate the problems with email communication would add to the argument.
· For a report to your city council proposing a new smart traffic light system, some trade journal or scholarly literature on such systems would augment the report considerably.
· For a report to the program chair of your major at UMGC, some scholarly or trade journal articles on the skills that a graduate of that major needs in the workplace would be very effective. This information would greatly enhance the credibility of a report that suggests changes to the curriculum.
· For a report to the manager of your unit at work arguing that recycling facilities in the workplace should be improved, some scholarly articles or studies on the challenges of and benefits to implementing recycling facilities in organizations would be persuasive. Of course, there are varieties of recycling programs. The articles you find would help define what type of recycling program you would propose.
 

Length of Your Paper

 
As noted above, your background review of the literature on your topic should be 1000-1400 words in length.
The sources should be cited throughout the paper in APA format and listed in a References page at the end of the paper in APA format.
You will find that your synthesis will be a helpful component of your final research-based report. In fact, if your synthesis is well written, you might be able to take parts of it and copy them into sections of the final report. The skills and strategies you gain from writing the background review and synthesis of literature will be very valuable in writing your final research-based report.
 
Guides to Help You in Writing this Assignment:
Please read the sample paper in our class from Tom Student.
In addition, the following links provide access to guides on writing a research-based business report. While the guides provide instruction on writing a research-based business report, for the purposes of writing assignment #2, you might focus on how each guide instructs you on the use of sources and secondary research for the report.
· Victoria University of Wellington
· Queen Margaret University
· Murdoch University
· Colorado State University
 

Additional Topics that Previous Students Have Used

Some possible workplace research topics are the following. These are examples to help you get started. Please contact your instructor to have other topic ideas approved .
· Making a change in the computer infrastructure at your workplace
· Establishing a drug policy
· Establishing an employee leave donation program
· Establishing an equipment donation program for used computers, etc.
· Establishing a company recycling program (paper, etc.)
· Education/retraining for your employees
· Recommending the purchase of standing desks for employees
· Designing a training program for workplace safety issues
· Redesigning employee performance evaluations
· Establishing on-site day care or providing other child care benefits
· Providing gym membership or creating an on-site workout facility
· Creating or revising a charitable contribution policy
· Creating or improving a tuition assistance program
· Accommodations needed for employee/s with specific health issues (for example, migraines)
Some students have chosen topics outside of their workplaces, such as the following:
· Getting additional lighting in the neighborhood
· Changing traffic patterns around your child’s school
· Starting a PTA website for your child’s school
· Constructing a crying baby room at your place of worship
· Offering ESL courses at your church
· Increasing participation in a military Family Support Group
· Introducing a youth sports program to a school or community
· Changing the design of a class for your university
· Changing the learning management system for online classes for your university
 
Submitting the assignment:
 
You will submit a first draft of the essay to the assignment folder. The first draft will not be graded. The instructor will provide comments to it.
 
After receiving comments from the instructor, you will submit a revised draft. The final draft will be graded.
 
 

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Writing
 
Assignment
 
#2
 
 
Background
 
 
Review
 
and
 
 
 
Synthesis
 
of
 
Literature
 
 
 
 
 
Summary
 
of
 
assignment
 
 
 
 

 
Task:
 
You will complete the following:
 
o
 
Select a topic for writing assignment #4
o
 
Research that topic
in OneSearch
 
o
 
Locate at least seven articles from scholarly or credible trade
journals on the topic
o
 
Write a synthesis of the articles.
 
 
 

 
Length:
 
1000

1400 words.
 
 
 

 
Format:
 
APA
 
 
 

 
Sources:
 
At least seven sources from scholarly or credible trade journals
 
 
 

 
Writing Process:
 
You will submit a first draft of the essay to the assignment folder. The
first draft will not be graded. The instructor will provide comments to it. After receiving
c
omments from the instructor, you will submit a revised draft. The final draft will be
graded.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Writing Assignment #2
Background Review and
Synthesis of Literature
 
 
Summary of assignment
 
• Task: You will complete the following:
o Select a topic for writing assignment #4 o Research that topic
in OneSearch
o Locate at least seven articles from scholarly or credible trade
journals on the topic o Write a synthesis of the articles.
 
• Length: 1000-1400 words.
 
• Format: APA
 
• Sources: At least seven sources from scholarly or credible trade journals
 
• Writing Process: You will submit a first draft of the essay to the assignment folder. The
first draft will not be graded. The instructor will provide comments to it. After receiving
comments from the instructor, you will submit a revised draft. The final draft will be
graded.
 submit a summary of an article or news report about something to do with the construction industry.
Consult professional journals (Concrete Construction, Concrete Products, Asphalt Journal, Asphalt Magazine, etc.),
web sites (NRMCA, PCA, CalCIMA, Asphalt Institute, etc.), newspapers, magazines (ENR), or individual corporation
web sites for news and articles on projects, materials, or processes that sound interesting to you.
Organize your summary to include:
1. Title, author, and date of article.
2. A brief summary of the article in your own words, and its relevance to the class.
3. Your own personal opinion of the subject.
4. Reference citation of the source of the article.
The summary is to be typewritten double-spaced a minimum of one to two pages in length,
maximum 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and written in your own words.

The Doctoral Degree and Professional Nursing Practice

In response to the continuous changes in health care today, nurses are charged with staying well informed on many rapidly evolving aspects of patient care. They are also expected to contribute to the improvement of health care quality. Engaging in doctoral education is an admirable way to position oneself for accomplishing this goal, and it can lead to new professional opportunities.

Why did you decide to enroll in graduate school? What informed your decision to pursue your chosen degree? How will earning this degree influence your career?

This week, you consider the characteristics of various programs, including the DNP and the PhD. The focus of the DNP degree is on clinical practice, whereas the focus of the PhD is on research. In conjunction with other professional colleagues, DNP- and PhD-prepared nurses often collaborate to analyze critical issues and find appropriate ways to address them.

This first Discussion provides an opportunity for you to examine what it means to earn a doctorate and how your selected degree program relates to your professional goals.

To prepare:

  • Consider the reasons you have chosen to pursue an advanced degree. How do you anticipate that earning this degree will support your professional goals?
  • Reflect on the comments shared by the experts in this week’s media regarding the value of a DNP degree and the various roles available to DNP-prepared nurses, as well as the characteristics of the PhD program and opportunities for PhD-prepared nurses.
  • Based on the information presented this week, have you developed any new ideas or goals for your future? If so, what are they?

By tomorrow 5/31/17, post 550 words essay in APA format with 3 references from the list below, that include the level one heading as numbered below:

Posta cohesive response that addresses the following:

1)       What does it mean to be a nurse with a practice or research doctorate? What are the expectations associated with this degree? How might this be different for a nurse who holds a different degree?

2)       How do these considerations relate to your motivation to pursue a doctoral degree right now?

Required Readings

Zaccagnini, M. E., & White, K. W. (2014). The doctor of nursing practice essentials: A new model for advanced practice nursing (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett. [Vital Source e-reader]

[For DNP students ONLY]

“Imagining the DNP Role” (pp. xvii–xxviii)

 This reading introduces and defines the DNP degree, with a particular emphasis on the aim to provide high-level preparation for the advanced practice of nursing.

Houser, J. (2015). Nursing research: Reading, using, and creating evidence (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

[For PhD students ONLY]

Chapter 1, “The Importance of Research as Evidence in Nursing”

 This chapter describes nursing research, its evolution, and its application in nursing practice.

 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/DNP/pdf/Essentials.pdf

[For DNP students ONLY]

“Introduction” (pp. 3–7)

 This section of an AACN document focuses on how the practice-oriented DNP degree complements and relates to the research-oriented PhD and other degrees.

 Cleary, M., Hunt, G. E., & Jackson, D. (2011). Demystifying PhDs: A review of doctorate programs designed to fulfill the needs of the next generation of nursing professionals. Contemporary Nurse: A Journal for the Australian Nursing Profession, 39(2), 273–280.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

[For PhD students ONLY]

Conn, V. S. (2014). Prepare to launch: Optimizing doctoral education to ensure career success. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 36(1), 3–5.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Conn, V. S., Zerwic, J., Rawl, S., Wyman, J. F., Larson, J. L., Anderson, C. M., Markis, N. E. (2014). Strategies for a successful PhD program: Words of wisdom from the WJNR editorial board. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 36(1), 6–30.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

[For PhD students ONLY]

Foster, R. L. (2012). Doctoral education and the future of nursing. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 17(2), 77–78.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Sperhac, A. M., & Clinton, P. (2008). Doctorate of nursing practice: Blueprint for excellence. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 22(3), 146–151.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

[For DNP students ONLY]

 This article provides background on the development of the DNP degree, illustrates its necessary competencies, and evaluates the value of a DNP degree as well as challenges to its validity.

Required Media

 Laureate Education (Producer). (2012g). Welcome to Walden [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

 Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.

 In this media program, the president of Walden University welcomes you to the Walden learning community and shares examples of how Walden students are making a difference in their communities. She also describes how Walden’s Welcome Center supports you as a new student and makes it easier for you to connect with Walden when you have a question or need information.

 Laureate Education (Producer). (2011b). Introduction: The doctor of nursing practice [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

 Note:  The approximate length of this media piece is 15 minutes.

 In this media presentation, Dr. Joan Stanley discusses how the DNP degree evolved. In addition, Dr. Linda Beechinor and Dr. Susan Stefan share their experiences completing the DNP degree and explain how it has influenced their nursing careers.

For this assignment, you’ll first watch the 2019 Emmy-nominated documentary film American Factory (Directed by Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar).
After viewing the film, you’ll post a 300-400 word response to the questions
In your own words, how would you describe the culture of the US-born workers employed to work in the Fuyao factory?
How would you describe the culture of the Chinese-born workers and management who were brought to Ohio by the new owners to work in – and manage – the Fuyao factory?
What are some of the issues that ensued as these two constituencies worked side-by-side in the new Dayton, OH factory?
Consider at least one additional OB concept from this course, and discuss how it relates to the situation in this movie.
What did you learn about organizations from watching this film?
After viewing the film Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples’ Temple (If the link does not open for you on click, here is the URL: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llLBM58JXB0>) write an essay of 500-1200 words in length that analyzes the Jonestown tragedy according to the historical and cultural influences of the 1970s.
What is going on historically in the 1950s-1970s that creates so much social upheaval in America?  Why are so many people in the 1970s hungry for new religious answers to their problems and how does Jim Jones offer them an answer?  While it is an extreme example, how is Peoples’ Temple part of the religious cultural trend of the 1970s and how does it compare to other religious movements of the time?
Paper Requirements:

  • Write in 3rd person voice.  DO NOT use 1st person voice.
  • Use Arial or Helvetica font, 12 point size
  • Margins should be 1″ on all four sides of your essay
  • Name block is single-spaced.  The rest of the essay is double-spaced.
  • Do not add extra space after carriage returns or any other paper stretching method.  Remember, the word count (500-1200 words) is the requirement, so trying to stretch paper is pointless.  When you turn a paper in electronically, it gives a word count.  Short papers will receive a significant point deduction.
  • Grammar, punctuation, spelling and proper essay formatting count.  You should be able to write a well organized essay, which includes an introduction with a solid thesis, a well-organized and cohesive body, and a proper conclusion.
  • No outside sources are necessary or desired for this assignment.  If you make the choice to use outside sources, you will likely receive a bit of a penalty.  Failure to cite the source properly will constitute academic dishonesty, so if you do use outside sources, make sure you cite!
  • Double-check that you have properly cited your sources (including reference to the movie).  You must include both the proper in-text citation notes and the bibliography (works cited page) in either MLA, APA, or Chicago-Turabian style.
  • Put your NAME, STUDENT ID, AND CLASS (History 146) on your paper in the top left corner.  No cover sheet is necessary or desired.

If you are using an Apple product, do not use Safari to submit- use Chrome or Firefoxinstead.  You are required to turn in an electronic copy through Blackboard (no paper copy is necessary). 

assessment2 nursing

Prepare two educational handouts (two pages each), one for community members and patients and one for health care providers, that provide information about common bacteria or viruses and how to reduce the risk of infection.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Preparation

Search the Capella library and the Internet for scholarly and professional peer-reviewed articles on food-borne illness or virus prevention. You will need at least three articles to use as support for your work on this assessment. In addition, look for statistics on cases of food-borne illness or influenza in your community. Sites such as the CDC, WHO, and state or public health departments provide the most current and reliable data.

Directions

Your employer is hosting a Healthy Mind and Body Fair in your community. Your manager has asked for your help in creating educational materials about food-borne illnesses like E.coli or viruses such as influenza. The goal is to provide information about how to reduce the risk of infection. You have been asked to create two informational handouts on the same topic:1.One handout is for participants (community members, patients) that raises awareness about the transmission of common bacteria or viruses and how to prevent the spread of these common infections. Consider health literacy levels when preparing the handout for non-medical populations.2.The second handout is directed at allied health care providers. This material should provide a higher level of information and detail about the subject.

Each handout should cover the following:•Provide information about the illness and transmission.•Provide recent statistics of cases in the community, with sources noted.•Describe the scope of illness (symptoms, severity, adverse outcomes).•Describe both treatment and prevention options, with an emphasis on prevention. •Relay any new research or treatment modalities.•Include information your readers will want to refer to in the future. This includes Web sites or tips for finding additional information or additional resources.

Consider the reader when creating your handouts, and be creative!

Format the handouts as follows:•Break up content into short paragraphs.•Use bullet points and lists whenever possible.•Use sub-headings to isolate different topics within the documents.•Remember, say no more than what is necessary; the urge to say too much can ruin a good handout.

Additional Requirements

Each handout should meet the following criteria:•Contain 500 words (2 pages).•Must be readable, concise, with a logical ordering of ideas.•Include a minimum of three references. (These must be recent, from within the past five years.) The same resources can be used for both handouts.•Provide adequate documentation of ideas and appropriate APA citation of relevant literature.•Assignment submission should include one complete document, prepared as follows: ◦Title page for the participant handout.◦Participant handout.◦Reference page for the participant handout.◦Title page for the allied health care provider handout.◦Allied health care provider handout.◦Reference page for the provider handout.

•Be double spaced in Times New Roman font, 12 point.

Veins and arteries are vital elements of the cardiovascular system. They carry the blood supply through the body and are essential for proper function. Sometimes veins and arteries malfunction, resulting in cardiovascular disorders. Malfunctions of arteries and veins are similar to malfunctions of a water hose. Consider the structure and function of a hose. A tap releases water, which then travels through the hose and comes out the other end. If the hose has been dormant for several months, dirt and rusty particles might build up inside, resulting in a restricted flow of water. Similarly, buildup of plaque inside the coronary arteries restricts blood flow and leads to disorders such as coronary heart disease. This disease is one of the most common cardiovascular disorders, and according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (2011), is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. In this Discussion, you examine the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders such as coronary heart disease.

To Prepare

· Review this week’s media presentation on alterations of cardiovascular functions, as well as Chapter 24 in the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders.

· Select one patient factor: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Consider how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders.

· Select one of the following alterations of cardiovascular disorders: peripheral arterial disease, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, or dysrhythmia. Think about how hypertension or dyslipidemia can lead to the alteration you selected. 

Post a description of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders, including how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology. Then, explain how hypertension or dyslipidemia can lead to the alteration you selected for patients with the factor you identified.

Required Readings

** Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2017). Understanding pathophysiology (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

  • Chapter 23, “Structure and      Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems”

This chapter examines the circulatory system, heart, systemic circulation, and lymphatic system to establish a foundation for normal cardiovascular function. It focuses on the structure and function of various parts of the circulatory system to illustrate normal blood flow.

  • Chapter 24, “Alterations of      Cardiovascular Function”

This chapter presents the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of various cardiovascular disorders. It focuses on diseases of the veins and arteries, disorders of the heart wall, heart disease, and shock.

  • Chapter 25, “Alterations of      Cardiovascular Function in Children”

This chapter examines cardiovascular disorders that affect children. It distinguishes congenital heart disease from acquired cardiovascular disorders.

** Hammer, G. G. , & McPhee, S. (2014). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine. (7th ed.) New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

  • Chapter 11, “Cardiovascular      Disorders: Vascular Disease”

This chapter begins with an overview of the vascular component of the cardiovascular system and how the cardiovascular system is normally regulated. It then describes three common vascular disorders: atherosclerosis, hypertension, and shock.

**American Heart Association. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ 

**Million Hearts. (2012). Retrieved from http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/index.html 

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

Instructor Requirements

As advanced practice nurses, we are scholars, nurse researchers and scientists. As such, please use Peer-Reviewed scholarly articles and websites designed for health professionals (not designed for patients) for your references. Students should be using the original citation in Up to Date and go to that literature as a reference. The following are examples (not all inclusive) of resources/websites deemed inadmissible for scholarly reference:

  1. Up      to Date (must use original articles from Up to Date as a resource)
  2. Wikipedia
  3. Cdc.gov-      non healthcare professionals section
  4. Webmd.com
  5. Mayoclinic.com
Part 2 – RESPONSE TO MERCER REPORT, 2019 Global Talent
Trends (20%)
Students will read the Mercer Report, 2019 Global Talent Trends and answer questions.
Part 2: Mercer Report
Students will read Mercer’s Report: 2019 GLOBAL TALENT TRENDS and answer the following questions:
1. Page 2, Figure 2, TOP HUMAN CAPITAL RISKS. According to the article, which three human capital risks do you think are impacting most enterprises in China? Why do you think these three human capital risks might be occurring?
2. List two other human resource issues that might be impacting employees at their workplace.
3. Page 11, MICROSOFT| EXPERIMENTS IN A PLATFORM FOR TALENT, what did Microsoft do to embrace a worker-friendly approach? Explain if you think enterprises should consider
Microsoft’s approach. .
4. Page 22, Figure 13, CURATION TRANSLATES NOISE INTO CONTEXT, “What helps employees thrive at work?” Regarding “what is important to employees” what are the differences and
similarities between Canada, China, Germany, and Globally? List two reasons why employees’
opinion might be different based on the country they live in.
5. Page 37, would you describe your current employer as a traditionalist, a change agent, or a
revolutionizer? Explain.
6. In your own words, what does the term “strategic human resource management” mean to you?
Answers to the Mercer Report will be typed, singled spaced, approximately 4 to 5 pages. Please ensure your answers are thorough. No title page is required. (15% for the answers; 5% for grammar, spelling, etc.)
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    2019MercerGlobalTalenTrendsReport.pdf

Examining Early and Middle Childhood Development
Assignment Context
The focus of this assignment is early and middle childhood. The case studies in the Studies media piece all feature children aged 6. Why age 6? Age 6 is a transitional time in which you can explore early childhood development and how it impacts middle childhood development.
Assignment Instructions
Introduction
Complete the following:

  • Identify the title of the      case study you selected.
  • Provide an introduction that      addresses the general context of development and the specific context of      the child in the case study you selected.
  • Provide an overview, from an      ecological perspective, of the predominant factors of family, society, and      culture that could impact this child’s development, including relevant      examples from the case profile and supporting research evidence linked to      those factors.
  • Describe the general      expectations for healthy development across developmental domains      (cognitive, social and emotional, and physical) that should be evident as      children transition from early to middle childhood. Link this description      to child psychology developmental theories.

Case Analysis
Complete the following:

  • Describe the primary      developmental concern. Provide validation by including relevant examples from      the case profile and links to supporting research evidence.
  • Use child psychology      theories (from Unit 1) and current scholarly peer-reviewed research to      evaluate at least two of the most prevalent developmental needs of the      child in the selected case study (primary concern and secondary concerns).      Provide validation and support for your work by including relevant      examples from the case profile and supporting research evidence.

Conclusion
Complete the following:

  • Summarize the developmental      and contextual issues that are important in understanding this case. Using      relevant examples from the case profile, provide suggestions for      appropriate actions or interventions in home or school contexts.
  • Link those actions or      interventions to evidence from current scholarly research literature.

Assignment Requirements
Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Written communication: Use the accepted form and style of the      psychological professions, employing grammar, punctuation, and mechanics      expected of graduate-level composition and expression.
  • References: Include a minimum of six academic, peer-reviewed resources.      The course text can be used, but it is not considered one of the      peer-reviewed articles.
  • APA style and formatting: Format the references and in-text      citations according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Use      the MEAL Plan document (linked in the resources) to organize the content      and include APA headings and subheadings.
  • Length of paper: 5–6 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding      title and reference pages.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Please refer to the Examining Early and Middle Childhood Development Scoring Guide to ensure you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.

Document attached