Assignment 2: Article Analysis

In this assignment, you will critically evaluate articles in the field of adult development. Each week, you will read two articles from the Annual Editions: Human Development textbook (see the weekly readings for the chosen articles). For each article, do the following:

• Write a summary.

• Describe the main points of the article and how it relates to the week’s course and text readings.

• Evaluate the article on the basis of your own thoughts and perspectives on the topic covered.
• Article 30 Digitalk: A New Literacy for a Digital Generation
• Article 34 All Joy and No Fun: Why Parents Hate Parenting
  

  Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
  Wrote a summary for each of the articles.	20
  Described the main points of both the articles, explained how they relate to the week’s topics and text readings, and evaluated the articles on the basis of your own thoughts and perspectives on the topics covered.	20
  Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary and cited all sources using the APA format.	10
  Total:	50

  must contain the following information     Recognize and understand the major developmental theories across the lifespan Understand the nature of geographic, gender, social, cognitive, emotional, and developmental factors during each period of development To achieve an understanding of how developmental factors impact one another. Discuss and analyze current trends which may differentially impact the future development of populations in the United States Critically evaluate research, social, and diversity issues related to developmental psychology To integrate multiple sources of information with the intent of demonstrating competence concerning the nature of development throughout the human lifespan.
  Assignment 2: Article Review Assignment	Week 4, Day 6	9 hours
  	Competencies Covered: Understand the nature of geographic, gender, social, cognitive, emotional, and developmental factors during each period of development Demonstrate an awareness of the differences between historical and current trends in development To gain an appreciation of research in examining the process of development. Critically evaluate research, social, and diversity issues related to developmental psychology To integrate multiple sources of information with the intent of demonstrating competence concerning the nature of development throughout the human lifespan.