Human Growth & Development 1

 Assignment 4

Instructions

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.

Respond to the items below.

Part A

Consider the lifespan development process and describe the following changes in the INFANT from content in your text and outside, credible sources. In your response, use resources in the last three years that support recent scientific findings, citing at least one specific example of a new discovery in each of the following areas:

1. Physical changes2. Cognitive changes3. Nutritional needs/changes4. Sensory changes

Part B

Provide an explanation of the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to each of the following. When providing your response, use at least two (2) evidence-based research resources from the last three years that support recent scientific findings, citing at least one specific example of a new discovery in each of the following areas:

·         Prenatal Development

·         Labor and Birth

·         Birth Complications

·         Development of the Competent Newborn

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Rubric Name: Assignment 4 Rubric

This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.Criteria

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Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

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Criterion Score

Part A – 1. Describe the physical changes in the infant

10 points

Student accurately describes the physical changes in the infant and lists an example. Student used research from the last three years and cited specific new discoveries.

7 points

Student mostly describes the physical changes in the infant and lists an example. Student used research from the last three years but didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

4 points

Student only partially describes the physical changes in the infant but doesn’t list an example. Student didn’t use research from the last three years or didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

0 points

Student did not complete this section.

/ 10

Part A – 2. Describe the cognitive changes in the infant

10 points

Student accurately describes the cognitive changes in the infant and lists an example. Student used research from the last three years and cited specific new discoveries.

7 points

Student mostly describes the cognitives changes in the infant and lists an example. Student used research from the last three years but didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

4 points

Student only partially describes the cognitive changes in the infant but doesn’t list an example. Student didn’t use research from the last three years or didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

0 points

Student did not complete this section.

/ 10

Part A – 3. Describe the nutritional changes in the infant

10 points

Student accurately describes the nutritional changes in the infant and lists an example. Student used research from the last three years and cited specific new discoveries.

7 points

Student mostly describes the nutritional changes in the infant and lists an example. Student used research from the last three years but didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

4 points

Student only partially describes the nutritional changes in the infant but doesn’t list an example. Student didn’t use research from the last three years or didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

0 points

Student did not complete this section.

/ 10

Part A – 4. Describe the sensory changes in the infant

10 points

Student accurately describes the sensory changes in the infant and lists an example. Student used research from the last three years and cited specific new discoveries.

7 points

Student mostly describes the sensory changes in the infant and lists an example. Student used research from the last three years but didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

4 points

Student only partially describes the sensory changes in the infant but doesn’t list an example. Student didn’t use research from the last three years or didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

0 points

Student did not complete this section.

/ 10

Part B – 1. Explain the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to prenatal development

10 points

Student accurately describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to prenatal development. Student used at least 2 sources from the last three years and cited at least 2 specific new discoveries.

7 points

Student mostly accurately describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to prenatal development. Student used research from the last three years but didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

4 points

Student partially describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to prenatal development. Student didn’t use research from the last three years or didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

0 points

Student did not complete this section.

/ 10

Part B – 2. Explain the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to labor and birth

10 points

Student accurately describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to labor and birth. Student used at least 2 sources from the last three years and cited at least 2 specific new discoveries.

7 points

Student mostly accurately describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to labor and birth. Student used research from the last three years but didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

4 points

Student partially describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to labor and birth. Student didn’t use research from the last three years or didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

0 points

Student did not complete this section.

/ 10

Part B – 3. Explain the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to birth complications

10 points

Student’s content accurately describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to birth complications. Student used at least 2 sources from the last three years and cited at least 2 specific new discoveries.

7 points

Student’s content mostly accurately describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to birth complications. Student used research from the last three years but didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

4 points

Student’s content partially describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to birth complications. Student didn’t use research from the last three years or didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

0 points

Student did not complete this section.

/ 10

Part B – 4. Explain the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to the competent newborn

10 points

Student’s content accurately describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to the competent newborn. Student used at least 2 sources from the last three years and cited at least 2 specific new discoveries.

7 points

Student’s content mostly describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to the competent newborn. Student used research from the last three years but didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

4 points

Student’s content partially describes the nature/nurture controversy as it pertains to the competent newborn. Student didn’t use research from the last three years or didn’t cite specific new discoveries.

0 points

Student did not complete this section.

/ 10

Mechanics – Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling

5 points

Student makes no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

4 points

Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

2 points

Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

/ 5

Writing Style – Organization, Transitions, Tone

5 points

The assignment is written with excellent organization, thoughtful transitions, and the appropriate tone.

4 points

This writing assignment is adequately organized, but has some errors in the transitions or the tone.

2 points

This writing assignment is poorly organized, or it contains ineffective transitions and/or inappropriate tone.

0 points

This writing assignment displays little to no organization or transitions, and/or does not use the appropriate tone.

/ 5

APA Format – Margins, Font, Spacing, Headings and cover page

5 points

The margins, font, spacing, headings, and cover page are all formatted properly.

4 points

There are 1-2 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.

2 points

There are 3-4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.

0 points

There are more than 4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.

/ 5

APA Format – Citations and References

5 points

All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, and the references and in-text citations are all properly formatted. Each reference has an in-text citation and in-text citation has a reference.

4 points

All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, but slight errors are present in the format of the in-text citations or references. Or there may be one in-text citation or reference missing.

2 points

Some sources used for quotes and facts are either not credible or there are significant errors in the in-text citations and/or references. Or there are multiple missing in-text citations or references.

0 points

The sources used for quotes and facts are not credible and/or not cited. The in-text citations and/or references are not present.

/ 5

Rubric Total ScoreTotal

/ 100

Overall Score

Overall Score

A90 points minimum 

B80 points minimum 

C70 points minimum