Research Component
Students will choose a topic pertaining to Child Development and write a paper on that topic. The student will find supporting research to describe the topic and any current applications. The research sources should include professional journal articles, found using Troy library online or other online searches. APA format is required. The paper should be 6 pages of double-spaced content (not including Title Page, Abstract, and Reference Pages), using a 12 pt and Times New Roman font. The paper will be graded on content (the content of the 6 pages should be thorough in covering the topic and should include reviews of research conducted on the given area of research; organization throughout the paper (introduction, body, and conclusion), grammar, and APA format. Honesty is expected, and any form of plagiarism will not be tolerated.