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Over the course of the next 3 weeks, you will research a specific topic of your choice relating to school-age and adolescent development and synthesize this research into a 5- to 7-page research paper.

This week, you will select a topic, submit this topic to your Instructor for approval, and begin to conduct research on this topic. Below, you will find a list of possible topics. Keep in mind that these topics are merely starting points.

You will need to select a specific aspect of the topic, as well as a specific age-group of children or adolescents, on which to focus your research efforts. You may also create your own topic and submit it for your Instructor's approval.

Possible topics:

Obesity (in early or late middle childhood or adolescence)

Risk taking in adolescence (early or late)

Bullying (children or adolescents)

Developmental disabilities (e.g., autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, intellectual or learning disabilities, etc.)

Mental health issues (in children or adolescents)

Cross-cultural issues (e.g., cultural norms, rites of passage, etc.-any age group)

Mentoring programs (children or adolescents)

Adolescents and sleep

Family issues (e.g., divorce, foster care, adoption, blended or non-traditional families, etc.-any age group)

Educational/school issues (e.g., gifted or special education, ESL or language immersion programs, standardized testing, teaching styles, etc.-any age group)

Media/technology influences (e.g., television, magazines, social networking, etc.-any age group)