Description: For this assignment, you will get the opportunity to explore the br

Description:
For this assignment, you will get the opportunity to explore the brain at different ages in the lifespan. Instructions:
Combining internet research and critical thinking to reveal milestones and identify concerns for the aging brain, you will write an essay to demonstrate your understanding of this essential life organ. Select any two ages you would like to learn more about for this assignment, then:
Compare and contrast the brain for two different ages; for example, at two years of age and at nine years of age
Be sure to also summarize abilities and/or possible effects of age for each of the age groups you are comparing. Step 1: Research. Conduct research to identify what brain functioning looks like for the ages you’ve selected. It is recommended that you conduct research through our Online Library (Link will open in new tab.) or use a scholarly internet search. Wikipedia is not allowed and you will need to include at least two different sources; do not rely on the same website for all your information. Step 2: Write.
Once you have conducted your research, write a two to a three-page essay discussing your findings. Your response should be in a Word document, written in APA format (12-point font, double spaced), and supported by research and in-text citations.
Assignment Rubric – Universal
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdeas
10 ptsIdeas are clear, insightful, thought provoking, and focused; they consistently support the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s).
8 ptsIdeas are clear and focused to support the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s), but they are not consistently insightful or thought provoking.
6 ptsIdeas are clear but conventional or general; they only somewhat support the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s).
2 ptsIdeas are unclear or clichéd and demonstrate a lack of focus in support of the solution to the assignment challenge or question(s).
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication
10 ptsThe assignment includes clear connections to lesson content. It includes abundant details and examples that generate interest and provide relevant, concrete, and insightful evidence in support of sound logic.
8 ptsThe assignment includes clear connections to lesson content. It includes abundant details and examples that generate interest and provide relevant, concrete, and insightful evidence in support of sound logic.
6 ptsThe assignment includes minimal or confusing connections to lesson content. Detail and examples are included but are general and not interesting. The assignment lacks evidence in support of sound logic.
2 ptsConnections to lesson content are not included. The assignment is insufficient, providing scarce or inappropriate details, evidence, and examples that might include logical fallacies.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and Support
10 ptsContent meets or exceeds established assignment criteria. The assignment clearly presents well-reasoned notions and concepts. All content is well-supported with scholarly resources. Assertions are consistent with selected research.
8 ptsContent meets almost all of the established assignment criteria. The assignment presents fairly well-reasoned notions and concepts. All content is adequately supported with scholarly resources. Assertions are mostly consistent with selected research.
6 ptsContent is missing several important requirements of the established assignment criteria. The assignment presents notions and concepts that are only somewhat applicable. Some content is supported with scholarly resources. A few assertions are consistent with selected research.
2 ptsContent does not meet established assignment criteria and is missing most of the important requirements. The assignment presents poorly reasoned notions and concepts. Content is not supported with scholarly resources. Assertions are inconsistent with selected research.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
10 ptsThe assignment is focused in an organized and thoughtful manner. Content is constructed in a logical way that supports the solution to the challenge or question(s).
8 ptsThe assignment is organized, but the focus could be more precise. Content is constructed in a way that mostly supports the solution or question(s).
6 ptsThe assignment is lacking focus and is unorganized. Content is constructed in a way that loosely supports the solution or question(s).
2 ptsThe assignment is unfocused and unorganized. Information shows no effort to support the solution to the challenge or question(s).
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat and Citations
10 ptsFormat is correct, meets all assignment directions, and works expertly to support the purpose of the assignment. There are no grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling errors. The correct number and type of citations are included and follow current APA format with no errors.
8 ptsFormat is correct, meets most of the assignment directions, and works to support the purpose of the presentation. There are no more than three grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling errors. The correct number and type of citations are included and follow current APA format with no more than two errors.
6 ptsFormat is somewhat correct, meets some aspects of assignment directions, and works generally to support the purpose of the presentation. There are four to six grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling errors. Citations are included, but some are missing, or the type is not appropriate. There are three to five errors in current APA format.
2 ptsFormat is faulty, does not meet sufficient aspects of the assignment directions, and does not support the purpose of the presentation. There are more than seven grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling errors. Citations are not included, and if APA formatting is evident, it contains more than six errors.
10 pts
Total Points: 50