Australian student, I cannot copy this file to word, have sent the whole file. From there Assignment 2 is to be done. You have to do as a nurse because i am a nursing student. If you have any question fell free to contact me. Word limit 1200 words. Word count: There is a word limit of 1200 words (+/- 10%, namely between 1020 - 1320 words) for this paper. Use your computer to total the number of words used in your assignment. However, do not include the reference list at the end of your assignment in the word count. In-text citations will be included in the additional 10%-word count. If you exceed the word limit by more than 10% the marker will stop marking at 1320 words.

You are required to include a minimum of five (5) recent references (2012 onwards), including two (2) journal articles, to support your discussion. Please note that you can use literature written within the last ten (10) years (2007-2017) as long as you include at least five (5) references that are published within the last five years (2012-2017). Please make good use of peer-reviewed journals to provide evidence and examples to illustrate your points. The peer-reviewed journal collection holds examples of current research conducted with groups and individuals from all life stages, and reference to current research will greatly inform your discussion. A list of supporting references will be placed on vUWS to assist students to locate relevant material for the task.

Writing style and using personal experiences in formal work - Please write this essay in the third person, avoiding the use of the first person "/" or the phrase "This author will..." to refer to yourself. Find evidence in the literature to support the points you want to make, and avoid recounting personal or anecdotal experiences in your submission. Make sure you write the discussion in formal academic language, and avoid subjective or superficial interpretations of the topics under discussion. Essay Planning - Students are advised to work closely with the marking criteria and standards sheets (pp. 13-16) as a guide to the construction of this essay. Students are advised to see their tutor for consultation if they are unsure of what the task requires but, more importantly, to listen to, or attend, any PCAL workshops which are designed to assist the writing of this assignment.

Resources - Examples of helpful journal articles may be accessed via the Human Relationships and Life Transitions vUWS site on all topic choices. You are encouraged to start searching the e-journal collection and reading around your topics of interest early. Please refer to the unit's vUWS site for specific unit resources under assessment information. Refer to your academic literacy skills resource book from 401003 Professional Communication for assistance with academic conventions, writing paragraphs, paraphrasing, understanding paragraph construction (topic sentences) and referencing techniques. This submission is to be an essay format only. Please do not use headings in this assessment. A PCAL webinar session will be run to support students with developing the written paper for submission.

Criterion 1 Introduction: Identifies the developmental stage. Describes its importance in the lifespan, and Previews the essay. Clear and concise introduction that identifies the developmental stage, highlights its importance in the lifespan and previews all points to be expanded on in the body of the essay. Criterion 2 Identifies and discusses the normative (predictable) cognitive and social aspects of development for age- group (0-6 months or 2- 5 years). Draws on the work of a theorist(s) and apply knowledge to topic area in this discussion. Discussion is fully supported by relevant literature. Essay conveys consistent evidence of synthesis in discussion of the normative (predictable) cognitive and social aspects of development for age-group (0-6 months or 2-5 years). Draws on the work of a theorist, and application is highly relevant to the discussion. Each point in the discussion is fully supported by relevant literature.

Criterion 3 Identifies and describes factors which influence such cognitive and social development. These may be predictable (normative) or unpredictable (non- normative) for the age- group. Draws on the work of a theorist(s) and applies knowledge to topic area discussed. Explains the relevance of knowing this information to nursing and midwifery practice. Discussion is fully supported by relevant literature. Essay conveys consistent evidence of synthesis in discussion of factors which influence cognitive and social development for age-group (0-6 months or 2-5 years). Draws on the work of a theorist, and application is highly relevant to the discussion. Excellent understanding is demonstrated explaining how understanding the topic contributes to nursing and/or midwifery practice. Draws insightful implications for practice. Each point in the discussion is fully supported by relevant literature.

Criterion 4: Academic writing and clarity Conclusion summarises the main points and links back to the introduction and/or thesis statement. Uses formal, non- discriminatory language. Sentences are well constructed, expression and meaning is clear. Uses correct APA referencing conventions. Claims are supported appropriately, and sources are relevant to the task. Clear and concise conclusion that summarises all the main points and consistent use of formal and non- discriminatory language is used throughout work. Succinct, conventional grammar, spelling and punctuation are used. Sentences are free of any errors in vocabulary, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style. Meaning is consistently communicated through sophisticated, complex language. Consistent and accurate use of APA style for both in-text citations and the reference list with no errors detected.