Assignment 2: Case Study
Assignment Type Weighting Word Count Date Due
Case Study 50% 2000 words Week 11
Purpose:
The purpose of this case study is to integrate the understanding of two developmental theories with a practical example. Within this integration is an identification, analysis and evaluation of major life themes with the inclusion of strengths and challenges faced by a fictional character.
Process:
Select a character presented in a book, television or film at a major life transition (leaving home, wedding, parenthood, retirement) and briefly summarise the context in which the character becomes known. Write a case study that summarises the major life themes identified in the book, television or film, and apply theories of development to analyse the life stage, the strengths and challenges faced by the character, using two developmental theories presented in this unit (other than those applied in Assignment 1. Please also refer to the list of Developmental Theorists in Assignment 1 when choosing the two developmental theories for this assignment). Draw on a range of unit and other relevant references.
Your Case Study will need to address: • Case study written and is inclusive of the naming of major life themes in the chosen source • Identification of the chosen character with a brief summary of the context in which the character is introduced • Identification of key aspects of each of the two major developmental theories and application of these theories to an analysis of the life stages of the character, including the strengths and challenges faced by the character • Reference to current literature and integration of relevant theory into your discussion
Information about the writing of Case Studies
A case study: • should provide a description of a particular subject such as a practice, problem, scenario or situation • is often based on a person or organisation • provides an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to apply theory to practice • should critically analyse, evaluate or review the subject using the relevant theory • may be given to you in the assignment question, or you may need to develop your own case scenario
Unit Outline: BESC1061 – Developmental Psychology 12
Last updated: Trimester 3 2017
Marking Criteria – Case Study
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Content 1. Case study written and is inclusive of the naming of major life themes in the chosen source
2. Identification of the chosen character with a brief summary of the context in which the character is introduced
3. Identification of key aspects of each of the two major developmental theories and application of these theories to an analysis of the life stages of the character, including the strengths and challenges faced by the character
4. Reference to current literature and integration of relevant theory into your discussion
Structure, Presentation and Referencing 1. Main ideas clearly and logically presented 2. Relevant research and scholarship literature used appropriately to support claims 3. Correct academic writing style used, including correct spelling, grammar and punctuation 4. Presentation guidelines followed as specified in the learning support website (http://sls.navitasprofessional.edu.au/college/acap) and first/ third person writing style is applied where relevant 5. In-text referencing and reference list follows APA referencing style (6th ed.) as set out in the APA website: http://www.apastyle.org/ 6. Word count is within + or – 10% of requirement No Yes Total Mark: /100 Weighted Scale (Group Activity): / 50