PSY207 Developmental Psychology TMA01
39561Task 1:
Using appropriate databases, select ONE academic journal article that is relevant to the assignment topic (refer to ‘Part 2a: Essay’ below), and include the following in your post:
• Present the full reference in APA 7 format (including the DOI).
• If the selected article has no assigned DOI, provide the URL link where the full article can be downloaded.
Task 2: [Word limit = 200]
[Write a short summary of the journal article and explain how it is relevant to the essay topic. DO NOT copy the abstract of the article.
Task 1 and Task 2: Please provide in a separate word document.
Part 2a: Essay (Word Count: 1,200)
Essay Assignment Formatting Requirements:
Use 12-point Times New Roman and double line spacing throughout the entire paper.
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right) of the page
Line spacing: Double-spacing
Paragraph alignment: Align the text to the left and leave the right margin uneven
Paragraph indentation: Indent the first line of every paragraph 0.5 inch
Word Limit:
Writing succinctly is an important skill in academic writing. Keep strictly to word limits as no allowance will be given. Any content written beyond the word limit will not be marked.
Tables, figures, and in-text citations are included in the word count whilst the reference list and appendices are not.
English Competency:
Most TMAs have 5% of the total marks allocated to assessing English competency. It is important that you use an appropriate academic writing style, and write clearly using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. British spelling is recommended.
Referencing:
Follow the APA7 format as described in the “PSY Referencing Guide”. Appropriate in-text citations and an accurately formatted Reference section are expected. FIVE (5) marks have been allocated for this component. More information about formatting in APA7 can be found in the APA website: http://www.apastyle.org/index.aspx.
Plagiarism and Collusion:
Avoid plagiarism by giving yourself sufficient time to research and understand the material so that you can write up your assignment in your own words. Quotations should be used sparingly. Simply citing the source of ‘copied’ chunks of text does not excuse it from plagiarism. You should be aware that you also cannot reuse your own work – such as parts of an assignment that you have submitted either to another course or to the same course – as this constitutes self-plagiarism. Ensure that all paraphrasing is done appropriately.
Part 2a: Essay
Please answer this section with reference to the following quote and guiding parts. Your answer must be structured like an essay. All parts (i, ii, iii) must be addressed, but you do not have to include the letters (i, ii, iii) in your essay.
“I’m a typical middle child. I’m the mediator. The one that makes everything okay, puts their own needs aside to make sure everybody’s happy.” – Jennifer Jason Leigh
i. Outline and describe the following concepts in your own words: (20 marks)
1. Birth order effect
2. Parenting styles
Examine and discuss the literature on the birth order effect and parenting styles, with a focus on articles published within the last 20 years. Your essay must be supported by a minimum of five academic sources. Based on the research you presented, describe whether you agree or do not agree with the quote above. (40 marks)
Additionally, reflect on your own upbringing – did your parents treat you differently from your siblings based on birth order? Feel free to include any reasons you think could explain the differential treatment. If you are an only child, or prefer not to talk about your own childhood, you may discuss the experiences of seeing another adult(e.g., aunt / neighbour / godparent / parent’s friend etc.) raising their multiple children. You may focus on whether there were any parenting style differences in terms of
1. discipline of each child (i.e., what happens when one child misbehaved)
2. warmth given to each child (e.g., level of emotional support etc.). (15 marks)
You may also refer to other chapters/topics that you deem relevant to answer the question. Read articles related to the question to get a basic understanding of the topic. Reference to relevant research studies and examples is essential.
You will also need to demonstrate the skill of being concise to fit the material into the word limit of 1,200 words.
Please be reminded that repeating what is stated in your readings, even if you cite the source, is considered plagiarism. It is best that you present the main ideas in your own words based on your understanding.
Take care to assess the credibility of your sources, especially those found online. For example, Wikipedia is not a credible source. Remember that argument and critical evaluation will make for a better essay than a descriptive essay. This essay may require some description of relevant theories and findings but it is more important to present analytical argument driven material to demonstrate critical thinking.
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