Discuss obesity in America.

Research Paper Assignment Instructions

Content

1. An important component of this course is the research paper. The research paper can be on a topic of your choice (sample topics are provided in the Research Paper Sample Topics folder under Course Materials), but it must be related to the course material.

2. The research paper should include a thesis statement. A thesis statement is a strong statement that you can support with evidence.

3. The research paper should include an introduction of the topic, a body in which the topic is developed and references cited, and a well-defined conclusion.

4. I strongly suggest that, as part of your research, you take advantage of the university’s online library link. There is a wide variety of resources there including many full text papers and articles. This may be of particular advantage to any of you who do not have traditional library resources available to you.

Administrative Requirements

1. The paper must be a minimum of ten (10) double spaced pages (but no more than ten (12) pages) in length, not including the cover page, abstract, table of contents and reference pages. Charts, graphs, photos, drawings, lists and extended quotes will not count against the ten (10) pages of written text required.

2. References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for reference and bibliographic citation. If necessary, refer to Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ED). 2009 Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

3. You must use at least seven (7) academic bibliographic sources (in addition to any of the required course readings you may use). The University does not support the use of Wikipedia.com as a source for academic research papers.

4. Use Times New Roman Font in a 12-point font.

5. Use 1 inch for the top, bottom, left and right margins.

Grading your Paper

I will grade your paper using the rubric noted below. The rubric is a guide that allows me to look at specific areas (Criteria) of your paper and assign a grade to each. A rubric helps an instructor to evaluate each student’s work consistently and fairly, despite differences in topics and content.

THIS CLASS TITLE IS PUBLIC HEALTH BUT I DO NOT SEE IT IN THE SUBJECT AREA!!