Athletics and Herbal Supplements, biology homework help

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Select a journal article on the subject of supplements and write a 500–700-word review of the article.


Select a journal article on the subject of supplements and write a summary paper reviewing the article. You are encouraged, but not required, to use Senchina's 2013 article "Athletics and Herbal Supplements," linked in the Resources, under the Library Resources heading, for this article review. Note: If you choose to review an article other than the "Athletics and Herbal Supplements" reading, you may need to do further research in order to fully address all of the topics required for this paper.

Address all of the following points in your article review:

  • What are the main points presented in the article? What message is the author trying to convey? What are the specific areas of research and findings that the article highlights?
  • How could the supplements discussed in the article affect cells and body systems?
  • How are supplements used in different areas of athletics? Why are supplements currently unregulated? Based on your readings, do you think supplements should undergo more stringent testing? If so, how would this be monitored and paid for? Where in your life (or in the life of a friend or family member) is it important that supplements are tested? Note: Your answer to this question does not need to apply only to athletics.
  • Crosscheck the information in your article with other sources. What do other sources say about the same concepts presented in the article? Are there discrepancies between the information from the article and from other sources?
  • Complete an evaluation of your article, using either the Source Evaluation Form: Web Sites or the Source Evaluation Form: Journals and Books, both of which are linked in the Resources under the Capella Resources heading. Download the appropriate form and answer the questions.
  • In an additional paragraph or two, answer the following questions:
    • Would you consider this article to be a credible source of information on this topic? Why or why not?

Formatting Requirements

  • Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
  • Length: Your paper should be between 500 and 700 words in length.
  • Format: Either submit both the Article Review paper and the completed Source Evaluation Form, or write a paragraph into your paper addressing the questions from the form.

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Source Evaluation Form: Journals and Books A Brief Checklist for Evaluating Journals and Books (Adapted from Capella’s iGuide.) Author What are the author's credentials, educational background, past writings, or experience? Is the author associated with an institution or organization? Date of Publication When was the source published? Is the source current or out of date for your topic? Publisher Note the publisher. If a university press publishes the source, it is likely to be scholarly. Title of Journal or Book Is this a scholarly journal or a popular journal? Intended Audience Is the publication aimed at a specialized audience or a general audience? Objective Reasoning Is the information covered fact, opinion, or propaganda? On what did you base your answer? Is the author's point of view objective and impartial? On what did you base your answer? Coverage Does the source extensively or marginally cover the topic? Evaluation Checklist © Capella University 2003 1 Source Evaluation Form: Web Sites A Brief Checklist for Evaluating Web Sites (Adapted from Capella’s iGuide.) Author or Web Site Producer Is the author or producer a well-known and well-regarded name you recognize? Is the author associated with an institution or organization? Publisher – Organization or Sponsor Is the name of an organization or sponsor given on the document you are reading? Does the organization or sponsor have a reputation for expertise in the subject matter? Does the Web site provide information describing the purpose of the organization or sponsor? Point of View or Bias Does this document reside on the server of an organization that has a political or philosophical agenda? Is the Web page a mask for advertising? Why was this written, and for whom? Intended Audience Is the publication aimed at a specialized audience or a general audience? Content Is the information covered fact, opinion, or propaganda? On what did you base your answer? Is the content accurate? How do you know? Does the content need to be verified by other resources? 1 Source Evaluation Form: Web Sites Scope Does the source extensively or marginally cover the topic? Currency How current is the information? How frequently is the resource updated? Is it a static resource? Evaluation Checklist © Capella University 2003 2
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Article Review: Herbal Supplements- Outline
Thesis Statement: The author communicates that specific research concerning various herbal
supplements has either been insubstantial or absent. The article highlights the effects of various
herbal supplements such as Echinacea and Ginseng on the athletes’ bodies.
I. Introduction
II. Article summary
III. Effects of supplements on the body
IV. Uses of supplements
V. Regulation
VI. Resource credibility
VII.

Conclusion


Running head: ARTICLE REVIEW: HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS

Article Review: Herbal Supplements
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ARTICLE REVIEW: HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS
Article Review: Herbal Supplements
The article “Athletics and Herbal Supplements” by David Senchina addresses the issue of
researching the efficacy of herbal supplements. The author’s argument is that research in the area
has not been advanced to assess the effects of these herbal supplements on the health of the
athletes. The article, as such, addresses the gaps in the research concerning herbal supplements.
The author identifies that research has lagged behind in identifying why the athletes use the
supplements, whether they follow doctors’ orders, clinical research concerning the herbs, and
how experiments are designed to come up with a conclusive research (Senchina, 2013). The
author thus tries to communicate that specific research concerning various herbal supplements
has either been insubstantial or absent. The article highlights the effects of various herbal
supplements such as Echinacea and Ginseng on the athletes’ bodies.
The two herbal supplements that the author discusses have different effects on body cells
and systems...


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