Los Angeles Mission College
Child Development 1- Child Growth and Development
Adolescent Research Paper Guidelines
Step #1: Choose a topic to focus your research on. Create a personal timeline for working on your research assignment. The topic must be closely related to Adolescent Development.
Step #2: Think about the sources you will use to support the information presented in your research paper.
Step #3: Begin your research. Visit the LAMC library (this can be done online). Find books, research journals and articles that support your topic. Find a minimum of 3 resources.
Step #4: Read the research material you have compiled. Create an outline for your paper.
Think about your topic and list supporting evidence.
Step #5: Start Writing! Your writing should be well thought out. Write in your own words .
Paraphrase the content you find in your sources. Remember, this paper is not based on your opinion. State your topic and use evidence you have found in your research to support it. You may use quotes if there is no possible way to paraphrase the content. Remember to use proper format when using quotes to cite others work (use page numbers when citing material).
Writing Format:
-All papers submitted must be typed.
-Create a Title Page: Include your research topic, your name, date, and the name of the school
(Los Angeles Mission College)
-Use 12 size font, black ink only, on white paper
-Double space
-Left align your paper
-Create a bibliography at the end of your paper to cite all your work
-The body of your paper should be a minimum of 4 pages in length.
-This does not include the title page or the bibliography.
-Your paper should be stapled neatly when submitted.
 Be prepared to present your topic to the class in an oral presentation.
Please Note:
-Late work will not be accepted.
-Emailing your assignment to the instructor as an attachment is not acceptable.
-If you do not have access to a computer or printer, see the instructor in advance for assistance.

Grading Rubric:
Content/Resources
Spelling/Grammar
Length of Assignment
Oral Presentation
Exemplary
Includes all components
-topic related to adolescence
-well thought out paper
-includes supporting research
There are no spelling errors
Assignment is over 4 full pages in length
Very well organized;
With Visual Aid -
PowerPoint
-time your presentation
-5 minutes
-used note cards
-maintained eye contact with the audience
Acceptable
Includes all components-but some may be incomplete
-topic related to adolescence
-well thought out paper
-includes supporting research
There are one or two errors
Assignment is 4 full pages in length
Well organized;
Visual Aid-but some may be incomplete
PowerPoint
-time your presentation
-5 minutes
-used note cards
-maintained eye contact with the audience
Needs Improvement
Includes 1 or no components
There are major spelling errors
Assignment is less than
2 pages in length
Not well organized;
No visual aid
-Time your presentation: 5 minutes
-use notecards to help you throughout your presentation
-maintain eye contact with your audience
PowerPoint Slides:
#1: Present and explain your Topic
#2: Issues/Challenges related to the topic
#3: Raising Awareness.
Example: List Local Organizations that help people overcome challenges
related to the topic.