Research and discuss the topic using the below outline in 5-7
pages. Include a title page and references page which are separate from the 5-7
pages. Paper must be in APA format. Use this outline as a guide.
Topic choices: The Impacts of Childhood Homelessness
I. Introduction
a. Broadly discuss childhood development (biological, primary,
secondary characteristics, and other features)
b. Broadly (not in great detail) discuss at least 3 factors that affect teens’
growth and development
c. Narrow the discussion to one major factor and write a statement of
purpose. (A brief one or two line statement of what the
paper will be about. Ex. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the impact of peer pressure on childhood development.)
II. Scope of the Problem: Ex. Peer Pressure
a. Define the issue
b. Prevalence of the Problem
c. Include National and state level statistics
III. Literature review of Risk Factor: ***Use at least 3 scholarly articles.
a. What research has been conducted on risk factor and impact on childhood development
b. In what context did the authors study the problem?
c. Among what population?
d. What research design did they use?
e. What were the significant findings?
IV. Include a theory that discusses stages of childhood development (Erikson or Piaget).
V. Conclusion
