TOPIC: Choose a specific topic in stress, coping, and resilience and explain your stance/perspective on this topic. Such as: Do you agree OR disagree with certain research on this matter, and if so, why? Support your argument with 2-3 articles (including the article from your discussion post). What kind of knowledge is produced previously, and what should be further explored? How can this benefit/harm adult development?
GOAL: The goal of this paper is to help you think concretely about one of the central issues related to adult development by using the information that you have learned in this course to form your position on the topic of your choice. In order to provide clear arguments in support of your position, you should include specific examples and evidence. Your examples and evidence should stem from 2-3 scholarly articles and the material you were assigned in this course (including media, lectures, textbook, and information from the discussion board).
STRUCTURE:
1. Introduction: State clearly your position and the specific types of knowledge and behaviors that you will cover in the paper.
2. Body: Present arguments in support of your position. Make sure to organize the body coherently so that your points and arguments flow logically from one to the next.
3. Conclusion: Summarize your current position and suggest a direction for future research.
4. Reference: List of references used.
5. APA style and 4-5 pages, double spaced. The page limit does not include the title page or the reference page.
