Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorde
se
PSY320 – Language Development
in Young Children
Due: 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday of Unit 5
Points: 100
Overview:
For this assignment, you will be composing an outline for your final research project.
Identify each section of the paper and include at least three sentences for each
section explaining what you plan to discuss. Be sure to review the grading rubric
below.
Instructions:
The following information must be included in the Project Outline:
•
Introduction
• Body of the paper, which should cover at least the following:
o Description and definition of overall characteristics of
delay/disorder, its causes, and how it manifests itself in
behavior, cognition, speech, and language.
o Assessment tools.
o Interventions and instructional strategies.
o Treatment options.
o Evaluation and treatment alternatives.
o Specific recommendations to parents and teachers for
learning modifications in the classroom and at home.
•
Conclusion
• Sixth edition APA Style citations and formatting:
o Typed, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font
o Cover page and (if necessary) Reference page
Useful Resources:
• The Purdue OWL: Sample outlines. (n.d.). The Purdue Online Writing Lab.
• Writing an outline. (n.d.). Austin Community College.
Be sure to read the criteria, by which your project will be evaluated, before you write,
and again after you write.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20081113013048_544
http://www.austincc.edu/tmthomas/sample%20outline%201.htm
Evaluation Rubric for Project Outline Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Satisfactory Proficient
0 – 13 Points 14 – 17 Points 18 – 20 Points
Introduction
Purpose and
significance of the
research topic and
all major points of
the project are
missing, vague, or
do not connect.
Purpose and
significance of the
research topic and all
major points of the
project are somewhat
explained; intentions
are unclear.
The purpose,
significance, and all
major points of the
research project are
clearly stated.
0 – 27 Points 28 – 35 Points 36 – 40 Points
Body
Required information
is lacking in detail,
missing, or
disconnected.
Required information
is provided but is
somewhat unclear;
lacking information
and specific detail.
Body includes all
requirements that are
relevant, accurate,
and discussed in
clear detail.
0 – 13 Points 14 – 17 Points 18 – 20 Points
Conclusion
Conclusion does not
summarize main
points and intentions
of the research project.
Conclusion
summarizes all main
points and intentions
but is somewhat
unclear or
disconnected.
Conclusion
summarizes all main
points and intentions of
the research project
clearly.
APA, Grammar and
Mechanics
Does not meet APA
format. Has significant
grammatical and
mechanical errors.
Some APA,
grammatical, and/or
mechanical errors.
Minimal to none APA,
grammatical, and/or
mechanical errors.