(My textbook is : White, J.M., Martin, T.F., Bartolic, S. K. (2013). Families across the life course. Toronto: Pearson.)

Students will complete a research paper as the final assignment in the course. The paper or presentation will serve as a vehicle for a focussed analysis of an issue in family relations across the life course. Students will explore the issue in depth using scholarly research (journal articles) as the foundation for reflection and critique

This assignment has 2 parts to it. Part A, the Research Paper Plan is intended to support students in organizing and developing the research paper.

Students will share, or workshop, their formative research paper plan (Part A) within class, providing feedback to fellow students using the rubric developed to guide this assignment.

Part A will include:

(1) A description of the thesis—a centrally clear and concise topic, argument, or purpose of the paper;

(2) An annotated bibliography of 6-8 scholarly resources that will inform and support the paper’s thesis; and,

(3) An outline or overview of the paper’s anticipated content/layout.

Part A will consist of: a cover page with the student name, student number, course title, and suggested paper title; 3-4 pages of annotated bibliographical content; and a final page of the paper’s anticipated outline. This research plan will be in 12 point font; double-spaced; page-numbered; and with American Psychological Association (APA) style reference citations (6th edition).

(I need Part A first , before November 13th. When i received feedback of part A, i will send to you. Then you can begin the Part B)

Part B: Students will incorporate feedback received on Part A from their group members and from the professor in the development of the final Research Paper – Part B. Part B will include a cover page with the student name, student number, course title, and final paper title; 6-8 pages of essay content; and a reference list. This assignment will be in 12 point Arial font; double-spaced; page-numbered; and with American Psychological Association (APA) style reference citations (6th edition).