Assignment: The use of ICT in Early Childhood
This assignment requires you to develop an argument based on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in early childhood settings.
Developing your thesis statement
Before writing the essay, you will need to identify the content, limitation/s and directive/s presented in the above statement. For the directive you will need to also define what it means. Please present your answer in full sentences using topic sentences to identify the
beginning of a new topic. For example:
The content in this statement ....
The limitations set in this....
The directives presented in this topic... This is defined as ....
Developing your argument
To develop this argument you will need to state the position this paper is taking and support and substantiate your position with relevant information. You are expected to source and evaluate information to support your argument and reference these sources accurately (both in-text and end-text).
You are encouraged to source a range of journal articles and books (no less than ten references). Please avoid using sources such as lectures and tutorials, Wikipedia, non-peer reviewed articles and hearsay. Newspaper articles are acceptable.
Presentation
You are expected to apply writing processes and strategies for producing effective academic and professional writing. Specifically, you need to note the structure of an essay; write in third person (do not write in first ‘I', or second ‘you'); reference where applicable; use minimal direct quotes; refer to recent literature (within the last 10 years) and avoid colloquialisms and/or slang. Referencing should adhere to the APA 6th edition.