Adolescence 13-18 social media and adolescent mental health

Objectives The purpose of the Term Paper activity is to: Analyze key developmental milestones across different age groups in the lifespan (CO2, CO3 and CO5) Describe the connections between developmental principles and research finding to real-world scenarios (CO2, CO3 and CO5) Demonstrate an understanding of developmental psychology theories (CO2, CO3 and CO5) Method of Evaluation Students are required to complete a Term Paper which is worth 2.5% of their overall grade. NOTE: Completion of this assignment is a prerequisite for passing the course. Students who do not complete this assignment will receive a grade equal to the lesser of 72% or their final course grade calculated per the Method of Evaluation outlined in the course syllabus. Guidelines The paper should examine a condition, situation, scenario specific to a stage in the life-span (ex. Crises, aging, failure to launch, marriage/divorce, empty nest, sandwich generation, etc.). The paper must be typed with 1 margins, double spacing and a 12-point Times Roman font. The paper should also include a reference list. A minimum of three credible references must be utilized. The American Psychological Association format must also be utilized for the paper. The paper should be between four and six pages in length (not including cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.). The paper must be submitted through Canvas in order for the paper to be uploaded to Turnitin.