The paper will require you to apply theoretical
information and research findings in child developmental psychology.
the chosen topic in children.
Organize the literature into coherent sections or subtopics.
Common sections may
include:
. Introduction to the topic and its significance in lifespan psychology.
. Overview of relevant theoretical perspectives or models.
. Discussion of empirical research findings (e.g., epidemiology, etiology,
treatment
outcomes).
. Critical evaluation of methodological approaches used in the studies
reviewed.
. Identification of controversies, unanswered questions, or areas for future
research.
The structure of the Literature Review should be similar to the following
outline:
. Begin with an introduction that outlines the scope and importance of the
topic.
Clearly state the purpose and objectives of the literature review.
. Develop a well-organized body of the review that integrates and synthesizes
the
findings from the selected literature. Use APA Style headings and subheadings
to structure your discussion logically.
. Provide critical analysis and interpretation of the literature. Compare and
contrast different perspectives, methodologies, and findings.
. Conclude with a summary of the key insights gained from the literature
review.
Highlight the implications of the findings for understanding lifespan
psychology
and potential directions for future research
The paper must include information from at least 5
references from peer- reveiwed journal articles
Be sure to paraphrase and summarize information from your
sources and cite within
your text. In-text citations must be present throughout your paper. You will be
limited
to use up to only 2 direct quotes