Instructions
The purpose of this assignment is to draft and submit a comprehensive and complete APA research
paper. Final APA research paper is based on your original research topic proposal, annotated
bibliography, and outline.
You will use Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages of Development
Links to an external
https://www.verywellmind.com/erik-eriksons-stages-of-psychosocial-development-2795740
(see Chapters 1-3 in the Santrock text attached ) use reference
Santrock, John W. Life-Span Development. 18th ed., New York, Ny, Mcgraw-Hill Education, 2021, pp. 21–23.
Based on this theoretical lens, select one (1) stage of development.
Based on that one stage of development, develop a research question and thesis statement.
Select a minimum of 3 to 4 peer-reviewed journal articles that will help you answer the research
question while supporting your thesis statement.
Final APA research paper must be a minimum of 4 to 6 pages (not including the required cover
page, abstract, or reference page).
Beginning on page 3, write your introduction and thesis statement followed by your research question (be specific, focus on the age range within the selected stage)
For the body of your APA final research paper, discuss how your 3 to 4 peer-reviewed journal articles support your thesis statement and answer your research question.
Then, include your
Personal Narrative (Level 1 Heading) and discuss why you selected that development stage.
Finally, include a Conclusion (Level 1 Heading) and tie together the paper’s main points, show why
your argument matters, and leave your reader with a strong impression.
Remember, your conclusion should give a sense of closure and completion to your argument and s
how what new questions or possibilities have opened up.
