Assignment 1: Problems Children Face
This assignment is due at the end Week 3. This assignment will allow you to choose from the six (6) problems children experience daily.
1. Video Game Addiction
2. Exposure to Violence at Home
3. Children and Substance Abuse
4. Cyberbullying (Online Bullying)
5. Children Watching Porn
6. Children and Eating Disorders
Assignment 1: Problems Children Face
Topic: In Assignment 1: You will choose one of the six (6) problems children experience daily.
• Describe the problem
• How common is this problem?
• Who is affected by the problem?
• What theories explain this problem?
• Has the problem changed over the last decade?
• How credible is the research you found related to this problem?
• Is there generally a consensus about the key aspects of the problems, or is there a lot of controversy?
Research Paper or Opinion Paper?
Research, NOT opinion
Number of published, peer-reviewed sources required; must all be published within the last 8 years
• Course Readings may be used as one of the resources.
• Do not use any direct quotes from any sources
Five (5)
Length required (not including title page and references
• Tables, graphs, charts, lists, figures, etc. may be used, however do not count toward the length requirement
1000-1500 words
Reference style required
American Psychological Association, 6th edition
Submission requirements
Microsoft Word document submitted as attachment in Assignment Submission area. Do not attach to a Message or email, and do not paste into Submission text box.