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This guide is designed to help you complete your developmental assessment and research paper for NURS 220: Human Growth and Development. In this course, you will explore lifespan development by conducting an in-depth assessment of an individual at a specific life stage. Your goal is to evaluate their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial milestones based on established developmental theories, including those from Experiencing the Lifespan by Janet Belsky.
As you work on your research and assessment, this guide will help you:
Find background information – Locate textbooks and scholarly articles that provide an overview of key developmental milestones for your informant’s life stage.
Conduct research for your paper – Identify relevant academic sources to support your analysis of whether your informant has met expected developmental milestones.
Use credible sources – Navigate library databases to find high-quality peer-reviewed articles for your assessment and intervention recommendations.
Cite sources properly – Follow APA guidelines for in-text citations and references.
Start with the "Background Research" page to find textbooks and scholarly articles for your initial review of key developmental milestones.
Check the "Finding Scholarly Articles" page to locate research articles related to your informant’s specific experiences and developmental challenges.
Refer to the "How to Cite" page for APA formatting guidelines to properly document your research.
Need help? Visit the "Get Help" page to connect with a librarian for research support.
This guide will help you efficiently locate and evaluate the academic sources needed to support your developmental assessment. Happy researching!
Experiencing the Lifespan by 
Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association by 
