Paper Format:
Use APA style – This tutorial provides specific guidelines for writing APA style
http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx
Title Page: Title, running head, author, institution (your name, the date, etc. is not to be included)
Abstract: This section should follow the title page. It is the summary of the paper’s content including the methods, research findings, and conclusions. It should answer: “Why the problem, what is the problem, how is the problem solved, what is the answer and what is the implication of the results.) Additional help here: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/Links to an external site.
Margins: one inch
Font: Times New Roman, 12 point, black ink
Spacing: Double space the entire document, reference list and between text and headings.
Paragraphs: Indent
Headings:
Level one headings (using the 6 components above) should be Centered, Boldface
Level two headings (headings you add) are to be Flush left, Boldface
References:
Begin on a new page after the last page of text.
Proofread your paper. It should not contain any spelling or grammatical errors.
Nutrition Research Paper
| Nutrition Research Paper | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAbstract includes all components and follows APA requirements | 6.0 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntro and population topic concerns accurate | 6.0 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNutrition related concerns encompasses all sources | 9.0 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNutrition intervention pertains to topic | 9.0 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutcome measures and conclusion is comprehensive | 5.0 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting clarity and fluency | 4.0 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuantity and reliability of sources (minimum of 5) | 3.0 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn-text citations in APA style | 3.0 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBibliography included in APA style | 3.0 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting: double spaced, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman, 12 point font | 2.0 pts | |
| Total Points: 50.0 |