Choose one or two chapters from the book Adolescence Seventeenth Edition by John W. Santrock.
This will be based on a chapter reading (or readings) of your choice. The essay will be supported by the textbook chapter (or chapters) of your choosing along with three outside sources (for example: journal articles, videos, books, etc.). Students cannot write on more than two chapters. Identify, define, and apply an adolescent and emerging adult development perspective from the class textbook to real world scenarios or situations. The final essay asks that you critically think about one (or two) of the chapter readings and formulate a structured and organized final product, with supporting evidence. Well-executed grammar, spelling, punctuation, citations, sentence structure, and organization in paragraphs will count towards the grade. Refer to the rubric for more information.
Write a thoughtful analysis of the chapter, including the following three parts:
Part 1: A 2-page overview of the chapter chosen.
Part 2: A 6-page in-depth analysis of one of the chapter’s main topics. This will be the body of your essay. The chapter analysis can be from a specific subsection, or from a discussion question we reviewed during the week the chapter was covered. Feel free to connect two chapters from the textbook chosen (**no more than two chapters).
Part 3: A 2-page conclusion discussing the main themes covered in the essay. The concluding part can include questions related to the selected chapter, and reflections on the chapter covered. Part 3 is the only section in which questions may be asked.