Divorce- Short and Long Term Effects on Children in Different Age Groups
Divorce- Short and Long Term Effects on Children in Different Age Groups
Divorce- Short and Long Term Effects on Children in Different Age Groups
Thesis-
I am studying – Divorce (general topic) because I want to find out what the short and long-term effects are of divorce on children in different age groups (focus) in order to understand the positive and negative effects (significance).
Abstract-
1 page.
Summary of whole paper, preview the research question, significance, essential findings, summarize discussion, and limitations and future applications and research.
Introduction-
1 page.
Must have: topic clearly identified, description, background, significance, justification and research questions: 1) What are the short term effects of divorce on children? 2) What are the long-term effects of divorce on children?
Literature review-
6 pages.
What patterns do you see? What issues are reflected in previous research? Explain your thesis in detail. What does the literature tell us about the questions you were trying to answer?
Discussion-
1 page.
Must: Evaluate and interpret the implications of your finding, address original thesis and research questions
Conclusion-
1 page.
Must summarize (comment on the importance of your findings) then
Discuss: Limitations (label this in bold), future research (label this in bold), and practical applications (label this in bold)
Then do a final wrap-up
ESSAY GUIDELINES -:
Write a 1000-1500-word essay addressing each of the following points. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be two main sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper.
Support your ideas with at least three (3) sources using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Length: 1000-1500 words; answers must thoroughly address the prompts in a clear, concise manner.
Evaluation Criteria for Paper
(10%) Resources used as rationale for approaches and as sources of content
_____ 5. (20%) write paper in a scholarly manner
(4%) Format includes title page, body of paper, & reference page, with pages numbered
_____ 5. (20%) Write the Paper in a scholarly manner
(4%) Format includes title page, body of paper, & reference page, with pages numbered
