1. five pages in length
2. NO direct quotes, paraphrase as much as you can, only one direct quote per section on the main body.

1. INTRODUCTION (with your thesis) includes importance of the topic to child development, develop background.

1. contains first TWO argument sections (from your thesis) These sections should follow the claim-evidence-comment method.
2. CEC format for body paragraphs:
   • Claim—the claim is made in the topic sentence for the paragraph. What is the main point of this paragraph?
   • Evidence—synthesize roughly two sources that support the claim. Sources need to be synthesized not summarized. In order to synthesize, compare and contrast the two or more sources.
   • Comment—at the end of the paragraph, add a few sentences of commentary. How does the evidence you shared tie back to your claim and the thesis? Make sure to maintain an argumentative tone and utilize your commentary to make conclusions that support your argument. Wrap the paragraph up.
   • Are there clear transitions between paragraphs and sentences?
3. updated reference page that includes all sources you are currently using. Use sources provided in outline and blio document, if you find new sources to add then add them at the bottom fo the document.
4. formatted in APA style as correctly as possible (APA 7th edition)
5. • all citations are relevant
   • headings in APA format that line word for word with the thesis.
   • no paragraph is overly reliant on one or two sources
   • peer-reviewed support for each side
   • uses five or more sources at least twice, and pairs every source with at least one other source point to connect, compare and contrast.
6. Do not need a conclusion, just intro and development of first TWO argument sections.