Assignment Instructions:
Create a 2- to 3-page bulleted outline and a bibliography of six to eight references in APA style for your final presentation on your approved topic related to childhood and/or adolescent disorders. Your outline should be created in a way that capably translates into 10 to 15 presentation slides. Your outline should have the following critical elements:
- Clear thesis statement (e.g., "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition that is most effectively treated by a combination of behavioral therapy and stimulant medication.")
- Assertions that support the thesis argument
- Evaluation of challenges of the disorder to the child and to caregivers
- Evaluation of opportunities for treatment
- Summary of the most up-to-date research regarding the disorder, clearly identifying what can be done for it now and assessment of what might be learned and understood in the future.
What to Submit:
This short paper assignment should follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA-style citations. Page length requirements: 2 pages.