Epidemiology

FORMAT GUIDELINES

The paper should be a minimum of 15 pages and a maximum of 20 pages in length. Page length does not include cover page, executive summary, appendices, or works cited bibliography. The following format should be applied to the paper:

· Double-spaced lines

· Indented paragraphs (do not leave space between paragraphs)

· Header on each page should include last name and date

· Footer on each page should include page numbers

· Times Roman 12-point font

· One-inch margins on all sides

· Written and saved in Microsoft Word, any version.

Include a “works cited” bibliography at the end to reference the sources of information collected. Sources from Wikipedia, blogs, and other non-peer-reviewed sites are not allowed. Citations within the text and the works cited bibliography should be in APA style (American Psychological Association).

FORMAT GUIDELINES 2

Preparing/writing the paper :

· It would be very useful to acquire the latest version of the American Psychological Association’s Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Citations-APA style

· Entire paper should be written in APA (American Psychological Association)style

· The website for APA style is: http://www.apastyle.org/

· Include a “works cited” bibliography at the end to reference all sources of information collected

· Sources from Wikipedia, blogs, and other non-peer-reviewed sites are not allowed

· Citations within the text and the works cited bibliography should all be in APA style

Length:

· 5-7 pages in content

· Page length does not include cover page, executive summary, appendices, or works cited bibliography

· Total pages should approximately fall in between 20-40 pages

General Formatting:

· Double-space lines

· Indent paragraphs (no space between paragraphs)

· Header on each page should include last name and date

· Footer on each page should include page number

· Times New Roman, 12-point font

· One (1”) inch margins on all sides

· Submit in Microsoft Word (any version)

Familiarize yourself with the details, as up to 5% of the points may be subtracted from papers that fail to follow formatting, grammar, and page length quality.

How will my paper be graded ?

Faculty of the department will read and score the paper using the posted rubric based on how well the student has demonstrated each of the core competencies for the curriculum. Scores on each competency will based on criteria of Bloom’s taxonomy, with higher-order integrative evaluative, and creative answers scoring the highest.

Assessment of Student Learning: Introduction to Bloom's Taxonomy

Action Words for Bloom’s Taxonomy

Grading Rubrics

Example of system thinking diagram for environmental health section is following