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I need help with this project in Nutrition. Can someone assist me? Thanks.

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Graded Project Nutrition © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 TOPICS 3 WHAT IS AN ACADEMIC PAPER ? 4 SUBMITTING YOUR PROJECT 10 GRADING CRITERIA 11 © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION For this project, you’ll be writing an academic paper on a topic that was covered during the Nutrition course. You won’t be conducting a study. This paper is a critical analysis of a topic related to a concept within the Nutrition course. EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT Students should be able to 1. Identify a nutritional topic of interest that can be applied to a current nutritional issue 2. Identify information that addresses the nutritional issue 3. Analyze information for application to a defined population 4. Examine areas in which additional information may be needed to help a defined population address a nutritional issue 5. Recommend approaches to distribute the nutritional information to a defined population © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 2 TOPICS There are a variety of topics available to use as the focus for your academic research paper. General topics include OO Identify macro- and micronutrients, their functions, and their effects on health and well-being. OO Examine the differences in nutritional needs throughout the life cycle. OO Explain the various factors that affect the safety of food products and the new technologies that affect food supplies. If you’re interested in a specific topic, you’ll need to include the signs and symptoms and the relationship of these manifestations to the nutritional disorder. You’ll need to also focus on the treatment, the expected outcome of the treatment, measures to determine if the outcome has been reached, and any actions that can be taken to prevent the health problem. Examples of specific topics include OO The impact of nutrition on the development of OO Hypertension OO Osteoporosis OO Osteoarthritis OO Type 2 diabetes mellitus OO Heart disease OO Atherosclerosis OO Protein-calorie malnutrition OO Application of nutrigenomics OO Analysis of eating plans (fad diets) that restrict: OO Protein OO Carbohydrates OO Fats OO Use of MyPlate with a vegetarian eating plan OO Fluid balance through the lifespan © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 3 WHAT IS AN ACADEMIC PAPER? An academic paper is a document that critically analyzes a specific topic. It begins with general information about the topic and then moves into the specifics. The specifics are explained by answering the “who, what, when, where, and why” about the topic. Some academic papers are written after a research study has been conducted. Others are written to support or refute a concept or idea. SECTIONS OF THE PAPER The paper should include the following sections: OO Title page OO Table of contents OO Abstract OO Introduction OO General information OO Application OO Approaches or treatments OO Expected outcomes/recommendations OO Conclusion/summary OO Reference list TITLE PAGE The title page identifies the title of the paper, your name and credentials, the course name, and the date. The title of the paper should reflect the content. For example, if you’re writing a paper on the importance of adequate vitamin C intake for older adults, appropriate titles might include OO The Importance of Adequate Vitamin C When Aging OO Vitamin C – An Essential Nutrient in the Aging Adult Some examples of titles that would not capture the intention of the paper would be OO The Role of Vitamin C in Bodily Functions OO The Impact of Vitamin C on Health © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS A table of contents identifies the sections within the research paper. This part of the paper is typically created last since it lists the topics and the associated page numbers within the paper. The following is an example of a table of contents: Section 1: Abstract Page 1 Section II: Introduction Page 2 Section III: Vitamin C: An Essential Nutrient Page 4 ABSTRACT The abstract is a summary of the entire paper. This part of the paper is also written after the entire paper is complete. The length of the abstract should be about 100 to 200 words and should include information that appears elsewhere in the paper. This is not the location to introduce new ideas, concepts, or information. Example of an abstract: Vitamin C has been identified as an essential nutrient for all age groups; however, it has been found to be lacking in those over age 65. Reasons for inadequate amounts of vitamin C include high intake of processed foods, limited ability to obtain fresh foods, and restricted income. Problems associated with low vitamin C levels in older adults include poor wound healing, frequent infections, fatigue, and increased onset of chronic illnesses. Strategies to increase the intake of vitamin C include selecting fresh or frozen foods over processed or canned; purchasing fresh produce when in season; and buying produce from local growers. Increasing the intake of vitamin C will reduce the frequency of acute illnesses and infections, allay the development of chronic illnesses, and improve energy levels. The importance of adequate vitamin C intake should be communicated through wellness programs, community health fairs, health and wellness clinics, and public service announcements targeting the older population. This abstract is 153 words in length and covers all of the major areas that are to be included in the paper. INTRODUCTION The introduction is where the topic of interest is introduced to the reader. This part of the paper may be up to five or six paragraphs in length. Information that appears here may include generalities about the purpose of the paper, who will benefit from reading the information in this paper, why the topic is important, and the overall goal of writing the paper. Information about the background of the topic appears here as additional evidence of the importance of the topic. © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 5 GENERAL INFORMATION The general information section provides a global view of the topic you’ve chosen. This section may be approximately five or six paragraphs in length and serves to provide the reader with an overview of the concept or topic. Many resources on writing academic research papers consider this section to be the preferred location for placing the thesis statement. A thesis statement is the problem statement or an explanation of the issue. Here you can include statistics about the nutritional issue or health problem caused by it, such as the number of people it affects, the locations where it most likely occurs, the time of year, and any other criteria that makes this an important issue to discuss. You might want to create a diagram or table demonstrating the impact of the issue. A table can be inserted in a word processing program (such as Word). The following example that identifies the frequency of an issue according to gender, age, or calendar year. Frequency of Vitamin C Deficiency in Older Adults between 2001 and 2004 Frequency Deficiency Discovered Gender Year M F 110 40 60 2001 72 32 40 2002 61 40 21 2003 108 48 60 2004 In this section you would also place any pictures or illustrations that would help the reader understand the issue and its importance to nutrition. For example, an older person with a vitamin C deficiency may have bleeding gums. You might want to include a picture of bleeding gums within your paper. Here are some websites that often have royalty-free clip art that you could use in your paper: OO Shutter Stock OO Dreams Time OO Foto Search OO iStock OO Getty Images © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 6 APPLICATION The application section of the paper provides much more substantial information about the topic. Here, you should focus on OO Who would find this topic of interests OO When this topic needs to be addressed OO Where this topic has specific applicability OO Why this topic is important APPROACHES/TREATMENTS Use of the approaches/treatments section will depend upon the topic. If the topic is a specific nutrient, strategies to ensure that the nutrient is being ingested in recommended amounts may appear here. You may also include a table or image here that identifies the recommended amount of the nutrient. If the topic is a specific health problem, such as obesity or anemia, then this section may identify actions to take to help eliminate or reduce the effects of the health problem. The length of this section will depend upon the topic selected and the amount of creativity used when designing strategies. EXPECTED OUTCOMES/RECOMMENDATIONS The expected outcomes/recommendations section identifies the results expected when a strategy to address the topic or health problem is implemented. Each outcome should identify the approach to be used to measure the effectiveness. Measurements should be objective or use concrete data such as laboratory values, changes in body weight, amount of time engaging in an activity, and so on. From the expected outcomes, recommendations can be made. Here you are to identify steps or actions for a person to take to adjust or change nutritional habits to achieve a specific outcome. The overall length of this section will depend upon the number and type of expected outcomes and the associated recommendations. CONCLUSION/SUMMARY The final section of the paper is the conclusion, or summary. Here all of the major points discussed in the paper are reviewed along with the conclusions formed by analyzing the topic. REFERENCE LIST All academic papers must contain a list of references used when researching and writing the paper. There are a variety of approaches when listing the reference citations. Examples are shown below. © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 7 Print resources: Author last name, Author first initial of first name. (YEAR). Name of the book. (edition of the book). City where the book was published: Name of the publisher. Author last name, Author first initial of first name. (YEAR). Name of the article. Name of the magazine in which the article appeared. The volume and issue of the magazine. The page numbers. Online resources: Website. Name of the web page. Name of the article. Date the article was posted/written. Date you accessed the article. The complete web URL. Keep the following in mind when identifying/using content from the Internet for a research paper: OO Be sure that the website is valid. Examples of valid websites include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), MedLine Plus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and recognized agencies such as the American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Heart Association (AHA), the American Lung Association (ALA), and the American Cancer Society (ACS). OO Look at the webpage and find the date when the page was last updated. The date should be within the last few years. OO Find the physical street address and telephone number for the website. Websites that don’t publish a physical street address or telephone number to call for more information may be blogs and, therefore, not a validated website. Additional Resources Since this may be the first time that you are writing a research paper, you might want to view the following videos for additional tips and techniques: OO How to Write a Research Paper Fast OO Tips for Writing a College Research Paper OO 10 Steps for Writing a Research Paper © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 8 WRITING THE PAPER The following instructions should be implemented when preparing your paper. 1. Set all page margins to be 1 inch. 2. Begin each section on a new page. 3. Use the font Times New Roman at 12 point. 4. Support your opinion by citing specific information from the textbook, websites, and any other references, using correct APA or MLA guidelines. 5. Write the table of contents after the entire paper has been written. 6. Write the abstract after the entire paper has been written. 7. Proofread your completed paper several times to check for typographical errors. Read through the entire paper to make sure you have included all essential elements and that the correct page numbers are listed on the Table of Contents. 8. Save the completed paper as a PDF file to ensure that no changes can be made accidentally to your completed document. © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 9 SUBMITTING YOUR PROJECT To submit your graded project online, follow these steps: 1. Go to http://www.pennfoster.edu and log in. 2. Go to your student portal. 3. Click on Take Exam next to the lesson you’re working on. 4. Enter your email address in the box provided. (Note: This information is required for online submission.) 5. Attach your file as follows: a. Click on the Browse box. b. Locate the file you wish to attach. c. Double-click on the file. d. Click on Upload File. 6. Click on Submit Files. Be sure to keep a backup copy of any files you submit to the school! © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 10 GRADING CRITERIA Grade: ________ Category Introduction 90–100 •W  ell-developed introduction that engages the reader and creates interest • Thesis statement at the end of the introduction • Extremely clear and reflects in-depth understanding of the topic Thesis Statement • Written as a complex, focused, and correct sentence • Gives the paper a strong, structural direction Body: Main Points 80–89 • Creates interest • Thesis statement at the end of the introduction • Clear and reflects understanding of the topic • Grammatically correct, but is phrased awkwardly 70–79 65–69 • Adequately explains background • Random collection of information • Lacks detail •U  nclear or unrelated •D  oesn’t com• Ideas are indimunicate a cated, but wordy, clear idea confusing, and/ or vague •D  oesn’t make sense • Overly general; no real direction • S  tructure of paper is unclear • Establishes general structure of the paper •N  ot all the major • Difficult to understand points are clearly major points of stated paper •M  ost major • Major points are definitely and precisely articulated • Major points are clearly stated • Every major point clearly and effectively elaborates a part of the thesis points relate to the thesis • All ideas outlined •O  ne part of in thesis are the thesis has included in no elaboration major points under the major points • Major points clearly and effectively sync with all ideas, included in thesis • All major points relate directly to the thesis •S  everal main points seem not to be related to thesis •M  ajor discrepancy between the ideas expressed in thesis and points outlined (continued) © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project PAGE 11 Category 90–100 Supporting Details 70–79 • Each major point has enough examples/details to support it • Most major points have enough examples/details to support them •A  ll examples/ details are •S  upporting directly related examples/ details are clear, to the major point they supsophisticated port; reveal a and insightfully solid underchosen; reveals standing of the in-depth understanding of topic topic • Most examples/details are clearly related to the major point they support; demonstrate only a basic understanding of topic • Each major point has a wealth of details/examples to support it Body: 80–89 65–69 • Significant lack of supporting information for major points • Unfocused; examples are too general; reveal limited knowledge or understanding of topic • Often unclear or illogical • Clear and logical; organization of ideas is effective • Clear and logical; organization of ideas is effective •E  ffectively Conclusion •E  ffectively wraps up and goes beyond restating thesis • Recognizable and ties up almost all loose ends • Does not summarize main points Spelling, • No spelling, grammatical, or mechanical errors • 1 spelling, grammatical, or mechanical error • 2–3 spelling, grammatical, or mechanical errors • More than 3 spelling, grammatical, or mechanical errors Grammar, Mechanics, and Formatting summarizes topic • Paper is formatted according to guidelines © PENN FOSTER, INC. 2016 NUTRITION Graded Project • Sometimes unclear or illogical PAGE 12
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