You will use Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages of Development (see Chapters 1-3 in the Santrock text). 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.
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 show what new questions or possibilities have opened up.