Portrait of the Child Research Paper

Your research paper will be about 10-15 pages long; this paper will be peer edited twice. The particular name of the child should be changed to insure privacy.
The inspiration for the paper will come from your community service and children you are working with. Although the paper will be inspired by a child you are working with in your Community Service, the Child whose portrait you will describe could be you, your own child, or a child you know. It is best if it is a young child.
The paper should have the following parts:
Portrait of the Child – This includes a description of physical characteristics of the Child. Be specific about age, complexion, weight, age, clothing, etc. Be perceptive about Child’s interaction with the world. Consider Child’s temperament and dominant element.
In what environment you meet the child – this part also includes the description of your Community Service. Be specific and personal; include observations, smells, memories, your own perceptions of other adult caregivers, their philosophy of education, etc.
What are the developmental tasks and challenges that children of the same age have – here include your research and your own thoughts, insights and inspirations.
Finally, what therapeutic interventions would be beneficial for the Child – develop a story, an art project, a nature activity that would nurture a specific need of the child.
Bibliography – have at least two books (one of them could be from our class) and two www sources.
Start your paper with a good question. This will help you to draw in the reader and to develop a good thesis.

Use the guidelines developed by TESC Writing Center and use the consultants at the Writing Center as a resource.
Specifically check the handouts on:
Beginning Your Research,
Thesis FDevelopment
Thesis Recognition and Formulation
Using Your Sources
Paraphrasing and Summarizing

Will your research require Human Subject Review? If yes please follow appropriate procedures. You can download the Human Subject Review Application.