Hypothesis must be included in bold at the end of the background section of the paper.
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Description
Topic: I hypothesize that avoiding or decreasing sugar beverages will decrease diabetes rate in the united states.
The scholarly articles are done:
Use these two assignments for scholary articles: - CT-20200422-15098 and - CT-20200316-13602
Paper Requirements:
1. Hypothesis must be included in bold at the end of the background section of the paper.
2. The paper must be written in APA format. The primary ways you will use APA formatting: title page, referencing, use of section headers, and writing style (clear, concise and direct no flowery language- see APA Style guide in assignment folder).
a. Referencing must be in APA style (See links provided). Any ideas or conclusions that are not your own (information that you have learned), you must cite – give credit to the person that had that idea!
b. Section headers are required in your paper. They should follow this format name of section: and something descriptive of the paragraph(s) in that section (e.g. “Background: Overview of the obesity epidemic in the United States”). The headers should be italicized and on their own line.
3. The 2 Scholarly research articles used in the literature review must have methods/results sections. You may use as many extra review articles to help with your background or support your writing, but there must be at least 2 studies that are discussed in great detail.
4. Describe the background, method, results, and conclusions of the 2 research articles.
5. In the Analysis section provide your own “take” on the topic in the form of a critical analysis. You MUST show that you have gone beyond a summary, and have critically thought about the topic.
6. For the conclusion/recommendations sections you must end with your conclusion on the topic, which must include recommendations for intervention. Remember the recommendations for intervention must be evidence-based, meaning based on the research you have done.
7. Papers should be between 4-8 pages double-spaced, 12-pt font, with additional, separate title page and reference page not included in page length. Please include page numbers.
8. NOT required other APA style formatting, such as running heads or an abstract
9. Reference page: Only include references of papers that YOU have read. If you have any questions about how to correctly cite a source, please ask, but also see (APA formatting.
10. Attach or copy and paste the Abstract of your 2 scholarly research articles to the back of your paper so that I can read the abstracts. It is not necessary to include any other abstracts.
Research Paper Rubric: 100 points total
Sections point value: Missing the sections completely or not meeting the requirement outlined above in the requirement or below in the rubric will result in full or partial point deductions
1. Background
a. Hypothesis in bold at end of background section
2. Literature review
3. Analysis
4. Conclusions and Recommendations
Excellent | Good | Need improvement | |
Content | Background -Full explanation of topic -Clearly frames the problem -Hypothesis in bold Literature review -Background, method, results, conclusions of 2 studies are well detailed Conclusion -Strong evidence based conclusions and recommendations | Background -Explanation of topic is missing details -Frames the problem but may be lacking some details -Hypothesis in bold Literature review Conclusion -Conclusion to paper is lacking evidence based recommendations | Background -Explanation of topic is missing or difficult to follow because of lack of details -Poorly frames the problem -Missing hypothesis Literature review -Background, method, results, conclusions of 2 studies are missing or only 1 study included Conclusion -Conclusion to paper is lacking evidence based recommendations or missing |
Depth of thought | Analysis -Critical analysis of research Conclusion -Provided own conclusions and thoughts | Analysis -Some what critical analysis of research Conclusion -Provided own conclusions and thoughts -Provide evidence-based recommendations for intervention | Analysis -Some what critical analysis of research -or lacking critical analysis Conclusion -Own conclusion and thoughts missing or lacking depth -Evidence-based recommendations for intervention is missing |
Clarity | Entire Paper -Written in clear and understandable language, logical order -Clear, concise and direct no flowery language | Entire Paper -Written in mostly clear and understandable language, -Mostly clear, concise and direct some flowery language or uses first person I sparingly | Entire Paper -Unclear and difficult to understand -Not very clear, concise or direct frequently uses flowery language or first person I used frequently |
50pts: APA style / other requirements
1. 5pts APA style title page
2. 15pts: Includes section headers according to described format
I. -10pts missing 1-2 section headers
II. -15pts missing 3 or more section headers
3. 5pts: APA style referencing within paper
4. 5pts: Reference page at end (with all references from paper)
10pts: Attached Abstract of Scholarly Research articles (5pts each)
5. 10pts: 2 scholarly research articles meet date range requirements (2009-2019, 5pts each)
