The
ideal setting for childcare

What
constitutes an ideal childcare setting for a 6 month old?

Due

Sunday
and the end of the 8th week of classes, by midnight

Course
Objectives Addressed

5.
Demonstrate the ability to research a controversial
topic in the field, and come to an evidence-based conclusion.

Description
of assignment

Suppose
you were seeking a child-care setting for your 6-month-old baby. What would
you want it to be like, and why? Address issues such as (but not limited to):

  • Physical
    setting
  • Personnel
    qualifications
  • Health,
    safety, and nutrition
  • Mental,
    emotional, and cognitive stimulation
  • Cost
  • Proximity

Support
your opinions with citations from at least three academic sources (not
websites or popular press).

Format

Word
document with separate title page and reference list, not included in the
word count

Length

1200-1500
words

Grading
Rubric

Possible grade

Student grade

The paper addresses the
issues specified by the assignment

30

The author shows insight
and sophistication in thinking and writing

40

Paper was well organized
and easy to follow. Paper was the required length. Cover page, paper body,
citations and Reference list were in the correct APA format, and not
included in the word count.

20

Few to no spelling, grammar,
punctuation or other writing structure errors

10

TOTAL

100