Thinking during early childhood

complete a 3-5 page research paper (100 points) addressing a specified topic (list found below).The research paper must be formatted in accordance with APA guidelines.A minimum of three scholarly references must be utilized with the textbook being counted as one of these sources. The 3-5 page length requirement, for the research paper, does not include the Title Page or Reference Page. The actual body of the research paper must be 3-5 pages in length. Each student is to select one topic, for their research paper, from the following list; Research Topic List The Nature-Nurture Controversy Theories of Human Development (Psychoanalytic Theory; Behaviorism; Cognitive Theory; Humanism; Evolutionary Theory) Thinking During Early Childhood (Piaget’s Preoperational Thought; Vygotsky’s Social Learning; Children’s Theories) Death and Dying Research Paper Grading Rubric ITEM Far Below Expectations Below Expectations Approaches Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Points Earned Introduction (up to 10 pts) Presents main points/summary of information in an organized and thorough manner Identifies topics/issues be addressed Engages the reader 2 4 6 8 10 Organization/Structure (up to 15 pts) Flows well, using effective transitions and paragraph structure Has a clear beginning, middle, and end Content/Analysis (up to 50 pts) Identifies and analyzes information in relation to course content Demonstrates critical thinking at a level appropriate to this course Explores/Analyzes/Evaluates/Synthesizes subject as expected and with sufficient depth Uses text/readings/outside references appropriately Conclusion (up to 10 pts) Presents personal, educated opinion or related experience regarding the information presented. Summarizes information clearly and accurately. Writing Skills & APA Compliance (up to 15 pts) Uses APA style formatting accurately, including title page, page numbering, and margins References selected are appropriate (e.g., relevant, current) NO plagiarism Shows advanced writing skills – clear, concise, thorough, analytical, proper sentence structure Uses appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, word-choice, appropriate length