Dietary Supplements Summary Needed
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dietary_supplements_summary_day_7.docxAssignment: Dietary Supplements Summary Due Date: Day 7 Sunday
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Assignment: Dietary Supplements Summary
Write a 300- to 750-word summary on the use, benefits, and risks associated with dietary supplements.
Respond to each of the following in your summary:
What are dietary supplements?
What are some benefits of taking dietary supplements?
What are some risks from taking dietary supplements?
What are the government regulations surrounding dietary supplements?
Choose a health condition, and discuss a specific supplement used to treat and manage the condition. Analyze the supplement facts label for this supplement.
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Content and Development (42 points) |
Points Earned: / 42 |
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Length: 300 to 750 words |
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Summary addresses the following questions: o What are dietary supplements? o What are some benefits of taking dietary supplements? o What are some risks from taking dietary supplements? o What are the government regulations surrounding dietary supplements? Discusses a condition-specific supplement used to treat and manage the ailment Analyzes the supplement facts label for this supplement |
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Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. The summary develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience. The summary links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly. Major points are stated clearly, organized logically, and supported by specific details, examples, or analysis. Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. Conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the summary, and reviews the major points. |
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Readability and Style (14 points) |
Points Earned: / 14 |
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Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. |
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The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. |
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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. |
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Sentences are well constructed, strong, and varied. |
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Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. |
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Mechanics (14 points) |
Points Earned: / 14 |
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Formatting is consistent with APA guidelines (including headings, title page, and reference page) and meets course-level requirements (outlined at the Center for Writing Excellence). |
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Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. |
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Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. |
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Spelling is correct. |
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Total (70 points) |
Points Earned: / 70 |
