Research and Design Methodology

In a Word doc, compose a 500 word essay describing the longitudinal, cross sectional and sequential designs used in lifespan development research, citing the strengths and limitations of each. Then explain the similarities and differences of systematic observation, self reports, the clinical method, and ethnography as described in the text. DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA, ONLINE DICTIONARIES, INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY TEXTBOOKS, OR OTHER ENCYCLOPEDIAS OR ELEMENTARY SOURCES!!!! Do NOTUse non-professional web sites at all! It is best to use only highly credible web sites (e.g., apa.org) as sources--and to do so sparingly. SLA Default Written Assignment Grading Rubric 2013-2014 Grading Rubric, Written Assignments 2013-2014 Value for column and grade equivalent Criteria F(0) F (11) D (13) C (15) B (17) A (20) Writing Skills: Grammar, spelling and syntax are correct. Length meets requirements for the assignment. No submission Significant number of errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax per page. Indicates a significant lack of proofreading effort. Does not adhere to length requirements. Many errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax on most pages. Some minor effort at proofreading, insufficient. Does not adhere to length requirements. Rare errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; for example - fewer than two per page. Overall, some effort at proofreading; meets length requirements. No obvious errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; for example-fewer than one minor error per page; meets length requirements. Essentially, no errors in grammar, spelling or syntax throughout the entire document; meets length requirements. Development: Core theme or thesis statement is present along with coherent, coordinated, supported arguments No submission 1) Paper has no theme/thesis statement; 2) Lacks identifiable arguments and/or ideas 1) Paper’s core theme/thesis statement is difficult to identify; 2) Rudimentary development of arguments and/or ideas 1) Paper is organized around a core theme/thesis statement; 2) Identifiable development of arguments and/or ideas 1) Paper is focused on a well developed theme/thesis statement; 2) Ideas and arguments are clear and well defined 1) Paper's theme/thesis statement is completely developed 2) the arguments and ideas are clear, well defined and comprehensive Content: Paper contains the appropriate quality and quantity of well thought out ideas to support and address the topic as required. No submission Paper lacks the most basic quality and quantity of ideas to support and address the topic as required. Paper contains poorly developed ideas that inconsistently support and address the topic as required. Paper contains the minimum quality and quantity of ideas that support the topic as required. Paper contains the appropriate quality and quantity of ideas to support and address fully the topic as required. Paper contains high quality ideas that are skillfully used to support the topic completely as required. Conclusion: Paper contains a well-developed summary or conclusion that builds on the theme/thesis and the ideas or arguments presented. No submission Paper lacks a summary/conclusion drawn from stated ideas. Paper has incorrect and/or incomplete summary/conclusion. Paper has an adequate summary/conclusion. Paper has a convincing and inclusive summary/conclusion. Paper has a cogent, inclusive and welldeveloped summary/conclusion which completely wraps up all themes and ideas presented in the paper. Sources and References and Format: Appropriate source material, used to support the student's ideas are cited and referenced according to specifications. No submission 1) Resources used are not used; 2) Student does not clearly differentiate his/her thoughts from those of others. 1) Resources used are not sufficient in quantity; 2) Most (>75%) resources are not appropriate; 3) incorrect citations and/or referencing 4) Student does not clearly differentiate his/her thoughts from those of others in several places. 1) Resources used are sufficient in quantity; 2) Some (<50%) Resources are not appropriate; 3) Most citations and references use the correct style; 4) Student usually (75%) differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others. 1) Resources used are sufficient in quantity, 2) Few (<25%) of the resources are not appropriate; 3) >75% of citations and references use the correct style; 4) Student (90%) differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others. 1) Resources used are sufficient in quantity; 2) Resources are appropriate; 3) Correct style for all citations and references 4) Student clearly and consistently differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others at all times.