HLTH 435 Towson University Introduction to Epidemiology Diabetes Research Paper Students will describe the epidemiology of diabetes. Paper should be betwee

HLTH 435 Towson University Introduction to Epidemiology Diabetes Research Paper Students will describe the epidemiology of diabetes. Paper should be between 8 and 10 pages (not including references) double spaced, in size 12 point Times New Roman font. The paper should cover the following topics: history of disease, transmission of disease, signs/symptoms, treatment, and prevention methods. If there are any controversies or interesting facts that do not pertain to any other diseases, those should be included in a subsection as well. All work should be cited and references should be in APA format. Figure 1: Research Paper Rubric
EXPERT
PROFICIENT
APPRENTICE
NOVICE
INTEGRATION
OF
KNOWLEDGE
The paper demonstrates that
the author fully understands
and has applied concepts
learned in the course.
Concepts are integrated into
the writer’s own insights. The
writer provides concluding
remarks that show analysis
and synthesis of ideas.
The paper demonstrates that
the author, for the most part,
understands and has applied
concepts learned in the
course. Some of the
conclusions, however, are
not supported in the body of
the paper.
The paper demonstrates that
the author, to a certain
extent, understands and has
applied concepts learned in
the course.
The paper does not
demonstrate that the
author has fully
understood and applied
concepts learned in the
course.
TOPIC
FOCUS
The topic is focused narrowly
enough for the scope of this
assignment. A thesis
statement provides direction
for the paper, either by
statement of a position or
hypothesis.
The topic is focused but lacks
direction. The paper is about
The topic is too broad for the The topic is not clearly
a specific topic but the
scope of this assignment.
defined.
writer has not established a
position.
DEPTH OF
DISCUSSION
In-depth discussion &
elaboration in all sections of
the paper.
The writer has omitted
pertinent content or content
In-depth discussion &
runs-on excessively.
elaboration in most sections
Quotations from others
of the paper.
outweigh the writer’s own
ideas excessively.
Cursory discussion in all
the sections of the paper
or brief discussion in
only a few sections.
COHESIVENESS
Ties together information
from all sources. Paper flows
from one issue to the next
without the need for
headings. Author’s writing
demonstrates an
understanding of the
relationship among material
obtained from all sources.
For the most part, ties
together information from
all sources. Paper flows with
only some disjointedness.
Author’s writing
demonstrates an
understanding of the
relationship among material
obtained from all sources.
Sometimes ties together
information from all sources.
Paper does not flow disjointedness is apparent.
Author’s writing does not
demonstrate an
understanding of the
relationship among material
obtained from all sources.
Does not tie together
information. Paper does
not flow and appears to
be created from
disparate issues.
Headings are necessary
to link concepts. Writing
does not demonstrate
understanding any
relationships
No spelling &/or grammar
mistakes.
Minimal spelling &/or
grammar mistakes.
Noticeable spelling &
grammar mistakes.
Unacceptable number of
spelling and/or
grammar mistakes.
5 current sources, of which
at least 2 are peer-review
journal articles or scholarly
books. All web sites utilized
are authoritative.
Fewer than 5 current sources,
or fewer than 2 of 5 are peerreviewed journal articles or
scholarly books. All web sites
utilized are credible.
Fewer than 5 current
sources, or fewer than 2
of 5 are peer-reviewed
journal articles or
scholarly books. Not all
web sites utilized are
credible, and/or sources
are not current.
Cites most data obtained
from other sources. APA
citation style is used in both
text and bibliography.
Cites some data obtained
from other sources. Citation
Does not cite sources.
style is either inconsistent or
incorrect.
SPELLING &
GRAMMAR
SOURCES
CITATIONS
More than 5 current sources,
of which at least 3 are peerreview journal articles or
scholarly books. Sources
include both general
background sources and
specialized sources. Specialinterest sources and popular
literature are acknowledged
as such if they are cited. All
web sites utilized are
authoritative.
Cites all data obtained from
other sources. APA citation
style is used in both text and
bibliography.
Adapted from: Whalen, S. “Rubric from Contemporary Health Issues Research Paper”
http://academics.adelphi.edu/edu/hpe/healthstudies/whalen/HED601_r2.shtml

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