Child development from conception
write a 7-page APA style research paper on a topic related to child development from
conception through age eight
Introduction:
● Start with an attention grabber: a short story, example, statistic, or historical context that introduces the paper topic
● Give an overview of any issues involved with the subject
● Define any key terminology needed to understand the topic
● Highlight background information on the topic needed to understand the direction of the paper
The introduction must end with a thesis statement (1 to 2 sentences in length):
● Tell what the overall paper will focus on
● Briefly outline the main points of the paper
Body:
● Clearly present the main points of the paper as listed in the thesis
● Give strong examples, details, and explanations to support each main point
● Use strong evidence from sources---paraphrases, summaries, and quotations that support the main points
Conclusion:
● Restate your thesis from the introduction in different words
● Briefly summarize each main point found in the body of the paper (avoid going over 2 sentences for each point)
● End with a strong clincher statement: an appropriate, meaningful sentence that ties the whole point of the paper together (may refer back to the attention grabber)