This is my mid-term assignment that counts for 20% of my grade in my 400 level Infancy class.
This is an essay answering a two-part question as listed below (A and B):
You have likely heard the oft-repeated saying, “it takes a village to raise a child.”
A) Do you agree with this statement in relation to the infant period? (Note: Infant period is from
conception to 3 years old). You must support your argument with AT LEAST three reasons
that draw upon specifics from readings.
B) Do you think American society currently offer infants the supportive context they need to
flourish? Again, draw from specifics from readings to support your answer.
When answering these questions, be sure to keep in mind the entire span of the “infant” period
(thus include arguments that would support the conception period— potentially the importance
of doctors, partners, etc. during pre labor and during labor).
The paper should be separated in response to first A and then B, however the essay must include
a thesis that include both A and B. The essay needs to use counter-arguments as well!
All articles that have been uploaded must be used and used wisely!
Grading:
1) Mechanics: Include a clear thesis, strong essay structure (introductory paragraph, body
paragraphs), lack of grammatical and spelling errors, and correct use of APA style & clarity
throughout.
2) Evidence of critical thinking & ability to support an argument using facts.
3) Evidence of creative, novel thinking, that is, to think beyond the most obvious evidence to
support your points.
4) Understanding/ grasp of material, including new references—that is, demonstrating as deep
and specific an understanding as possible.
ADDITIONALLY,
Using PsycINFO, find TWO peer-reviewed journal articles that support your points and
effectively used in your essay.