Q Please read the extra information below! Write an analysis of a toy or game. Pick one toy/game. What age is it designed for? How does it address the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional developmental needs of a child? What theory or theories can be applied to the toy and its nature of play? Papers should be 2-3 pages long (600-850 words). Do not pick Barbie or toy guns. Choose a toy/game you like; if you choose one you don't like, you'll end up ranting and completely miss the requirements of the paper. • You are analyzing the toy/game, not how you or your kid/nephew/niece plays with the game and if they like it. • Choose one toy/game. Not all of toys in general. Not a game system (i.e., not the Xbox system, but you can choose one game for it, like Mario Kart). • Your paper will be in 5 paragraphs: o introduce the toy or game and how it's played o describe how the toy meets a child's physical needs o describe how the toy meets a child's cognitive needs o describe how the toy meets a child's socio-emotional needs o explain what theorist would recommend the toy/game and how it fits into their theory. • Look at the rubric posted on the assignment page. This is what I will be using to grade it. Papers must be 600-850 words long, double-spaced, 1" margins, and uploaded below. Please run your spell-check beforehand! Try reading your paper out loud. This is a great way to catch errors. If you don't know how to upload your paper, read these instructions. College guidelines on plagiarism are strictly enforced. Original work is expected; copying off the internet is considered plagiarism. Quoting a source is fine when necessary, but sources must be cited. If you need help with writing your paper, please make use of tutoring help. You may want to see how to do this on the Online Tutoring page. If you don't know how to upload your paper, read these instructions. Sample Toy Analysis Here's the extra info: Your paper for this assignment will be used to determine if you have achieved the Student Learning Outcomes for the course, for the purpose of the college's accreditation. I will be using a different grading method for this paper, but it still counts as 100 points, just like the others did. It isn't "more" important than the other work you've done in the class...but I need to report your scores (anonymously!). Please don't stress about this! Instructors all over campus are doing something similar. Rubric See below. Rubric Psychology 41 SLO Rubric Psychology 41 SLO Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic 10 pts Excellent Description is clearly stated and accurate. There are ample examples. 7 pts Good Description is clearly stated and accurate. There are some examples. 3 pts Fair Basic description is included, however lacks breadth and depth. 0 pts Does Not Meet Standards No description of topic is included. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePhysical Needs 20 pts Excellent Detailed identification of the needs are clearly explained with ample examples. Background information is supplied to illustrate the logic of the application. 15 pts Good The needs are stated and backed up by some examples. Little background information is described. 10 pts Fair Some needs are identified, with few examples. Ideas are present, but not well supported by symptoms or evidence. 0 pts Does Not Meet Standards Very few or no needs are identified. The student does not display an understanding of how the concepts are applied. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCognitive Needs 20 pts Excellent Detailed identification of the needs are clearly explained with ample examples. Background information is supplied to illustrate the logic of the application. 15 pts Good The needs are stated and backed up by some examples. Little background information is described. 10 pts Fair Some needs are identified, with few examples. Ideas are present, but not well supported by symptoms or evidence. 0 pts Does Not Meet Standards Very few or no needs are identified. The student does not display an understanding of how the concepts are applied. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocio-emotional Needs 20 pts Excellent Detailed identification of the needs are clearly explained with ample examples. Background information is supplied to illustrate the logic of the application. 15 pts Good The needs are stated and backed up by some examples. Little background information is described. 10 pts Fair Some needs are identified, with few examples. Ideas are present, but not well supported by symptoms or evidence. 0 pts Does Not Meet Standards Very few or no needs are identified. The student does not display an understanding of how the concepts are applied. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheory 20 pts Excellent Description of a developmental theory is clearly stated and accurate. There are ample examples of how the theory applies to the topic. 15 pts Good Description of a developmental theory is clearly stated and accurate. There are some examples. 10 pts Fair Basic description is included, however lacks breadth and depth. 0 pts Does Not Meet Standards No description of a theory is included. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEnglish usage 5 pts Excellent Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. Professional language is used throughout the paper. 3 pts Good Rules of grammar, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct. Language is mostly professional. Overall, the paper is comprehensive and easy to read. 2 pts Fair There are some errors throughout the paper in punctuation, spelling, and/or language. Language is somewhat professional? some conversational tone. 0 pts Does Not Meet Standards Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Language uses jargon, slang or conversational tone. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat 5 pts Excellent Paper meets or exceeds the length requirement. Paper is in APA/MLA format, following all guidelines for structure, format, font, margins, and spacing. Format and flow between paragraphs enhances readability of paper. 3 pts Good Paper follows designated guidelines. Paper is appropriate length. APA/MLA format is good, with few errors. Format and flow are good and deliberate. 2 pts Fair Paper is about 600+ words. APA/MLA format has flaws, however, the general idea of how to format a paper in this structure comes across. Format and flow neither add to nor subtract from the readability of the paper. 0 pts Does Not Meet Standards Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. 600+ word requirement is inadequate. Paper is not in APA/MLA format. Format and/or flow make it difficult to follow the writing. 5 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext