Why are some cultural/ethnic groups disproportionately affected by obesity?
Why are some cultural/ethnic groups disproportionately affected by obesity?
In a well-written discussion post address the following:
- Why are some cultural/ethnic groups disproportionately affected by obesity?
- Identify your culture. Then, list three actions that can be taken to address this obesity in your culture.
- Use the clinical guidelines to support your response.
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Discussion Rubric | |||||
| Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
| Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts | Distinguished – 4 points Post is substantively accurate. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Provides exceptional and thought-provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic. |
Excellent – 3 points Post is mostly related to the topic. Demonstrates understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be. |
Fair – 1-2 points Demonstrates limited understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. No details and/or examples are given. |
Poor – 0 points Post is off-topic, incorrect and/or irrelevant to the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Analyses are not well organized or clear. |
4 points |
| APA Formatting Guidelines | Distinguished – 2 points The reference page contains at least the required current scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations. |
Excellent – 1 point The reference page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations. |
Fair – 0.5 points The reference page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations. |
Poor – 0 points The reference page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet web pages, or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided or in-text citations. |
2 points |
| Writing Mechanics | Distinguished – 2 points Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. |
Excellent – 1 point Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise. |
Fair – 0.5 points The paper contains a few grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. |
Poor – 0 points The paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. |
2 points |
| Response to Posts of Peers | Distinguished – 2 points Constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each. |
Fair – 1 point Constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal. |
Poor – 0 points Provided no response to a peer’s post. |
2 points | |
| Total Points | 10 | ||||
Requirements: 500 words | .doc file
Subject: Masters Nursing
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