Independent Study/Project

Students will identify an independent project based on the needs of the program in which they are currently employed or based on their own desire to study, in detail, a particular topic related to early childcare.Child Care Administration

Guidelines / Rubric for Independent StudyThe student will prepare a 6 to 8 page paper (not counting the cover page, introduction and bibliography), written in APA format, discussing a topic of your choice related to Child Care Administration.Material presented in this paper must come from sources other than our textbook. All students in the class are reading the textbook as assigned. It is your challenge to research and find material above and beyond what is presented in the textbook. The written paper will be handed to the instructor on the assigned date.The paper will include the following components? Cover page including topic title, student name, course title, and date (5 points)? Introductory page to clearly define the topic (5 points)? Discussion of the topic (45 points)- Nature of this topic clearly defined-Components of this topic clearly defined-Positive/negative aspects of this topic in relation to childcare administration-Discussion of how your topic could be implemented into aCenter’s program.? How can I advocate for/bring awareness to my Center and /or other Centers about this topic? (25 points)? Conclusion (10 points)-Clearly written statement of conclusion- Well-formed statement of your position on the topic? Bibliography (10 points)A minimum of five sources, listed in the APA format, is required. At least two of these sources must be print sources (professional journals, books, etc.). APA format is to be used within the text where these references are cited. One point will be deducted from the grade for each incorrect reference, within the text or in the bibliography. The course textbooks may be cited, but will not count as one of the five sources. the topic is "the impact of poor management in child care center"