Developmental Psychology Discussion Paper

Piaget’s Theory on Cognitive Development

Instructions

You are preparing to give a lecture on cognitive development in early childhood for a group of students preparing to become child and adolescent psychologists.

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Develop a 3-5 page paper (not including the title page, abstract, and reference list) explaining Piaget’s Theory on Cognitive Development.

Be sure to compare and contrast the four stages including sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete, and formal operational. Developmental Psychology Discussion Paper

Paper Requirements

Length: 3 – 5 pages
Double Spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch Margin
APA Format

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BA Psychology Written Assignment Rubric

BA Psychology Written Assignment Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Question/Approach to Research Question – The extent to which the focus of the essay is expressed and specified. This need not be in the form of a question. An example of an alternative form is a hypothesis. The extent to which the essay appropriately addresses and develops the specific research question, including the collection of any relevant information.	20.0 pts Superior (20 – 16 points) The research question is clearly and precisely stated in the early part of the essay and is sharply focused, making it susceptible to effective treatment within the word limit. The approach used is well chosen and highly appropriate to the research question. 15.0 pts Good (15 – 11 points) The research question is stated in the early part of the essay but one of the following is missing or not completely developed: • The precise manner or the research question is not clearly and precisely stated • It is too broad in scope to be treated effectively within the word limit. • The approach used is generally appropriate to the research question. 10.0 pts Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) The research question is stated in the early part of the essay but BOTH of the following are missing: • The precise manner or the research question is not clearly and precisely stated • It is too broad in scope to be treated effectively within the word limit. • The approach used is generally inappropriate to the research question. 5.0 pts Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points) The research question is not stated in the early part of the essay or does not lend itself to systematic investigation in the context of an extended essay. The approach used is completely inappropriate to the research question.	20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication – The extent to which relevant materials, sources, data and evidence are considered appropriately in the essay.	20.0 pts Superior (20 – 16 points) The approach used is well chosen and highly appropriate to the research question. 15.0 pts Good (15 – 11 points) The approach used is generally appropriate to the research question. 10.0 pts Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) The approach used is generally inappropriate to the research question. 5.0 pts Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points) The approach used is completely inappropriate to the research question.	20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArgument/Evaluation – The extent to which the essay develops an argument relevant to the research question from the materials/information considered. Where the research question does not lend itself to systematic investigation in the context of an extended essay, the maximum level that can be awarded is 2.	20.0 pts Superior (20 – 16 points) A convincing argument, which addresses the research question, is well developed, well organized and clearly expressed. Where an evaluation is appropriate, it is fully substantiated. 15.0 pts Good (15 – 11 points) An argument which addresses the research question is competently developed. Where an evaluation is appropriate, some attempt has been made to substantiate it. 10.0 pts Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) An argument is developed which addresses the research question but which is incomplete. Where an evaluation is appropriate, it is likely to be subjective, with little attempt at substantiation. 5.0 pts Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points) There is a limited or superficial attempt to formulate an argument relevant to the research question, or there is no argument relevant to the research question.	20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion – The extent to which the essay incorporates a conclusion consistent with its argument, not necessarily in the form of a separate section.	20.0 pts Superior (20 – 16 points) A strong conclusion is clearly stated, is relevant to the research question and is consistent with the argument or explanation presented in the essay. Where appropriate, the conclusion clearly indicates unresolved questions and new questions that have emerged from the research. 15.0 pts Good (15 – 11 points) A conclusion is clearly stated, is relevant to the research question and is consistent with the argument or explanation presented in the essay. 10.0 pts Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) Some conclusion is attempted which is consistent with the argument presented in the essay. 5.0 pts Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points)Little or no attempt has been made to provide a conclusion which is consistent with the argument presented in the essay.	20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style	5.0 pts No revision needed (5 points) APA style is used properly throughout the document 4.0 pts Some isolated revision needed (4 – 3 points) Typical APA errors are present 2.0 pts Moderate revision needed in some areas (2 – 1 points) APA style is used but inconsistently 0.0 pts Substantial revision needed (0 points) No evidence of APA style awareness	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar	5.0 pts No revision needed (5 points) No grammatical errors are present and document is in good shape grammatically 4.0 pts Some isolated revision needed (4 – 3 points) Only a few grammatical errors appear 2.0 pts Moderate revision needed in some areas (2 – 1 points) Several grammatical errors appear throughout the document 0.0 pts Substantial revision needed (0 points) Major grammatical errors are present throughout the entire document	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity	5.0 pts No revision needed (5 points) Text is organized well and easy to follow. There is a logical order of information and transitions are present 4.0 pts Some isolated revision needed (4 – 3 points) The narrative overall is clear but there is at least one element or section in need of revision 2.0 pts Moderate revision needed in some areas (2 – 1 points) Logical order of ideas is present but text is lacking overall coherence 0.0 pts Substantial revision needed (0 points) Text is difficult to follow	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Elements	5.0 pts No revision needed (5 points) Paper included all required elements seamlessly 4.0 pts Some isolated revision needed (4 – 3 points) Required elements included but paper could be developed more fully 2.0 pts Moderate revision needed in some areas (2 – 1 points) Paper is missing a required element 0.0 pts Substantial revision needed (0 points)Paper is incomplete and is missing most of the required elements	5.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0