Write a current issues paper with sections including background, review of literature, and summary and conclusion. ?The topic must be a current issue
1. Write a current issues paper with sections including background, review of literature, and summary and conclusion. The topic must be a current issue and must be approved prior to starting the paper. Each section needs to have the following:
2. Background of topic: This section is where the topic is introduced (the main purpose). It must have the metabolic pathway or mechanism described in detail (a drawing can be included to help describe the pathway). It must be stated clearly, concisely, correctly, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the mechanism. If a mechanism is not known, the metabolic pathway that is known should be included. Citations must be included in your paper for the background. There should be a link between the metabolic pathway and the main purpose of the paper. Include a thesis statement.
For example, if the paper was about chromium and glucose control, the Background would include a brief introduction about chromium, a brief description of glucose metabolism at the cellular level, and then the proposed mechanism of action for chromium in relation to glucose control. If the paper is about omega-3 PUFAs and Alzheimer’s disease then the Background would include a brief introduction about omega-3 PUFAs, a brief description of Alzheimer’s disease, and then the proposed mechanism of action for omega-3 PUFAs in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Here the mechanism of action is not known but it is suspected that the inflammatory action of omega-3 PUFAs play a role and so you would need to provide the metabolic pathway for the eicosanoids.
3. Review of literature: This section is where research is reviewed and critiqued. At least three articles are reviewed. The articles must be from peer-reviewed journals and must be original research. If you are unsure of what this means, see me. The review should include information about the subjects (can use human and animal studies), outcome measures, study design, and the results if they were significant (put the statistics like the p-value). Critique the article in one to two sentences. What were the weakness and strengths?
4. Summary and Conclusion: This section is where the research is put together. The information must be synthesized. Find the commonalities and differences in the research and discuss how these studies either confirm or refute the hypothesis.
5. You will be graded on your research technique. The articles must be no older than five years and must be original research for the review (review articles can be used for the background). You must use APA guidelines.
The final paper must be at least 4 pages, but no longer than 6 pages typed, double-spaced, using 12-point font and with 1” margins. Attach a copy of the full text articles.
Paper Ideas:
Vitamin K and Alzheimer’s disease; Vitamin K and cancer – liver and prostate; Vitamin K and diabetes; Vitamin E & heart disease; Vitamin E and Cancer; Vitamin E and Eye Health; Vitamin C with COVID-19; Zinc with COVID19, etc.
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Current Issues Rubric- PAPER |
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Background: |
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Metabolic pathway or mechanism is described in detail. Stated clearly, concisely, and correctly demonstrating a clear understanding. 10 |
Metabolic pathway or mechanism is included but detail is lacking. Stated in a way that does not demonstrate clear understanding. 8.5 |
Did not show strong understanding of metabolic pathway or mechanism. 7.5 |
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Main purpose is included and demonstrates understanding of the concept. 10 |
Main purpose is included and but demonstrates partial understanding of the concept. 8.5 |
Main purpose is included and but demonstrates poor understanding of the concept. 7.5 |
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The main purpose is linked to the metabolic pathway with a clearly stated thesis statement. 6 |
The main purpose is linked to the metabolic pathway but it is not clear. 5 |
The main purpose is not linked to the metabolic pathway because there is no thesis statement. 4.5 |
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Review of Literature: |
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Chose three original peer reviewed articles that were not older than 5 years old. 3 |
Chose three articles but they were either not the correct age or type 2.5 |
Did not choose the correct articles 2 |
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Each article: Reviewed clearly, completely, and concisely. Purpose explained with details of how the research was conducted (subjects, outcome measures, study design, etc.) Results described with statistical reasoning. A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses in 1 to 2 sentences 45 |
Each article: Purpose explained but some of with details of how the research was conducted (subjects, outcome measures, study design, etc.) missing. Results described but not clear or with missing statistical reasoning. A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses in 1 to 2 sentences but some missing points 40 |
Each article: · Purpose explained but details lack understanding of how the research was conducted (subjects, outcome measures, study design, etc.). Results missing or needs to be clear. Critique is missing. 36 |
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Discussion/ Summary and Conclusion: |
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Discussion includes a restatement of the thesis statement, a synthesis of the reviewed research, and a correct interpretation of the science, with an application to practice. Opinions are not included.20 |
Discussion includes a thesis statement may not be restated, and the summary is not a synthesis of the reviewed research but just repeats the results. Some opinions are included. 17 |
Discussion is not supported by the literature reviewed. Opinions are included. 15 |
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Overall: Technique and Mechanics: |
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References are documented in APA style. The in-text citing is APA. 3 |
References are documented in APA style. The in-text citing is APA; with 1 to 2 errors. 2.5 |
Did not follow APA style. 2 |
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Excellent writing style, clear, complete sentences, using proper tense and *format. 3 |
Satisfactory writing style, clear, complete sentences, using proper tense and *format; errors are minor. 2.5 |
Poor writing style – using any of the following: incomplete sentences, improper tense, grammatical errors, spelling errors, typographical errors. 2 |
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Current Issues Rubric- PRESENTATION |
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Background of metabolic disease clear, concise; thorough 10 |
Background of metabolic disease clear, concise- but missing some information 8.5 |
Background of metabolic disease vague 7.5 |
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Metabolic pathway or mechanism is described in detail. Stated clearly, concisely, and correctly demonstrating a clear understanding. 10 |
Metabolic pathway or mechanism is included but detail is lacking. Stated in a way that does not demonstrate clear understanding. 8.5 |
Did not show strong understanding of metabolic pathway or mechanism. 7.5 |
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Review of Literature/Summary/Conclusion |
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Presented clear, concise; thorough 10 |
Presented clear, concise; missing some information 8.5 |
Information is vague 7.5 |
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Presentation: |
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Time 10-15 minutes 5 |
Time <10->15 minutes 3.5 |
Time <7, >18 minutes 0 |
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Slides are visually appealing with helpful graphics 5 |
Slides are visually appealing, but graphics are satisfactory 3.5 |
Slices aren’t visually appealing, lacking graphics 2 |
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Slides are presented well; not too wordy; clear/concise; no excessive reading from slides 5 |
Slides are presented well; minor errors; some reading from slides 3.5 |
Slides are poorly presented; too wordy; lots of text; reading from slides 2 |
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Knowledgeable, well spoken, confidence in presentation; able to answer questions well 5 |
Somewhat knowledgeable, well spoken, somewhat confident in presentation; able to answer questions well with minor issues 3.5 |
Poor knowledge of topic, uncertain, lacking confidence; unable to answer questions 2 |
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Overall: Technique and Mechanics: |
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References are documented in APA style 5 |
References are documented in APA style; with 1 to 2 errors. 3.5 |
Did not follow APA style. 2 |
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Excellent writing style, clear, used proper tense and format. 5 |
Satisfactory writing style, clear, using proper tense and format; errors are minor. 3.5 |
Poor writing style – using any of the following: incomplete sentences, improper tense, grammatical errors, spelling errors, typographical errors. 2 |
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