Diet and Fitness
Research Paper Instructions
Professor Henry
Step 1. Pick a Topic
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Your presentation needs to be on a topic we
have discussed in the course. This will be what
you write about in your research paper and
PowerPoint presentations. Some examples of
topics could be: Cancer, Cardiovascular Health
or Fitness Programs. You can decide to be
specific or general on a topic title. For example
Cancer: A specific title could be “The Effects of
Colon Cancer on Men Over 50” or a general title
could be “Types of Cancer That Affect Women in
the U.S.” Email me if you have questions.
Topic Continued
➢ Your presentation is an informational
paper/presentation about your topic. You are informing
me about your topic and assume I know nothing about
this subject.
➢ Topics should be specific to provide depth.
• Do not just regurgitate information from the class.
• YOUR RESEARCH SHOULD ALSO BRING IN NEW
INFORMATION THAT YOU FIND IN RESEARCH.
Step 2: Find Sources
➢ Find minimum 3 sources on your topic
➢ Must use at least one journal source
➢ Must use at least one book source
➢ Our textbook may be used, but not as a sole book
source.
• Our textbook should only be used to define
something or provide basic information.
• The guts of the paper should come from outside
sources.
• Again, do not regurgitate old material.
• Bring something new to the table!
➢ At least two of your sources need to be no more than 5
years old.
Sources Continued
➢ Use only credible sources
• Journals
• Publications
• Books
• Health/Fitness related magazines (No Tabloids)
➢ Use only credible websites
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.com’s are sometime not very credible
.edu’s, .gov’s, .org’s are credible websites.
Step 3. Write Your Paper
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Write a 5 – 7 page paper. ( Your Works Cited page does not
count as part of your page length)
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Papers must follow an MLA format.
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Works cited page goes with MLA format
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Contact the writing center for assistance on MLA
formatting
Grading
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The Research Paper is worth 50 Points.
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The breakdown of points is as follows:
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Content
MLA Format
Works Cited and Sources
Total
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30 Points
10 Points
10 Points
50 Points
The research paper and PowerPoint presentations are considered
one assignment and are graded together. Both are required to be
submitted for credit.
Grading Continued
➢ Content
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30 Points
Needs to be on the topic already approve by
the instructor.
Provide information above and beyond course
material.
Content needs to be current.
Content should come from appropriate
sources.
Grading Continued
➢ MLA
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Format
10 Points
Formatting should follow MLA guidelines
Students need to research MLA guidelines
for:
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Margins
Spacing
Citations
Works Cited
Grading Continued
➢ Works
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Cited and Sources
10 Points
Follows MLA formatting guidelines
Contains minimum three sources
Uses online and written materials
Uses credible sources
Diet and Fitness
PowerPoint Presentation Instructions
Professor Henry
Presentation Instructions
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Read the instructions for the Research Paper before you
proceed with the PowerPoint Presentation portion of the
assignment!
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This part of the assignment is simply presenting the
Research Paper in a different format. THE PAPER AND
THE PRESENTATION ARE ON THE SAME TOPIC!!!
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Your assignment: Complete a PowerPoint presentation
on the research you compiled for the paper.
Grading
➢ PowerPoint
presentation is worth 50 points
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Content
30 points
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Visual Aids/Creativity
20 points
Content
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Topic of presentation and paper are the same
Well organized and easy to follow
Your presentation needs to have at least 8-10
slides if not more, to cover all aspects of your
topic . The Cover page and Work Cited pages
are not included in the slide length
minimums.
Clear message, purpose, or theme
Facts are accurate
Uses supportive detail
Taking a topic beyond that of the course material
Uses smooth transitions
The presentation presents the research paper in
an easy to understand format.
Visuals and Creativity
➢ Utilizing charts, graphs, pictures, or video clips
to help summarize your research. Be creative
when writing your presentation.
➢ You can use notes section at the bottom of the
slide to provide additional information.
• Note: You must be in “Normal” view and not
running the slide show to see the notes
section at the bottom of the slide.
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