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Case Study Assignments

Purpose:

The purpose of these assignments is to enhance learning by applying nutrition principles to real-life scenarios.

Cases:

· Case Study #2 – Pediatric Overweight, p. 330

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Directions:

In a 3-page paper, use information discussed in class and textbook reading material to write each of three case studies. Each case study will present a scenario followed by questions. Based on the details given, answer the questions demonstrating mastery of the English language, using information from lectures and the textbook. You are not expected to do other research, as the answers will be available in the textbook. Answers are to be in essay format with topic sentences, proper grammar, syntax and spelling. Do not include the questions.

Form and Style Guidelines for all Written Assignments

Your paper should:

· be written in narrative, paragraph format

· be typed and double spaced in Times New Roman 12 point type, left justified with 1 inch margins (APA format)

· include citation and textbook reference in current APA format

· be submitted by the start of class on the due date

Grading Rubric for Written Assignments

Papers will be graded according to the rubric described below. Assessment will be made not only of the content but also the quality and clarity of your writing.

score ~grade Content criteria

50% A Outstanding response with superior supporting examples or evidence; unusual insights, creative and original analysis, reasoning, and explanation; superior mastery of content; far beyond the minimum required for the assignment.

43% B Good, solid response that uses excellent supporting examples or evidence; excellent reasoning and explanations; goes beyond the minimum required for the assignment.

40% B- Good, solid response that meets minimum required by assignment. Reasoning and explanations are adequate.

37% C Response is accurate but cursory, and does not meet the minimum required for completeness; some inaccuracies or reasoning flaws; response is too general, lacks specific evidence.

30% D Response doesn’t effectively address the question; response fails to support assertions with data or examples; major flaws in reasoning; explanations are unclear; displays inadequate understanding of content.

0<30% F Response is missing or not submitted, or does not address the question.

score ~grade Writing criteria: in keeping with Department policy, papers will be returned requiring to be re-written if more than 5 grammatical or spelling errors are identified. An automatic -10% of grade will be assigned.

50% A Meets criteria for 43%, plus demonstrates superior grammatical correctness and sense of personal style. Effortlessly readable prose.

43% B Very effective organization of paragraphs and paper; interesting, varied sentences; good grammar (usage, punctuation, etc.); few spelling mistakes; does not read like a first draft.

39% C+ Reasonably effective organization of paragraphs and paper; serviceable prose; numerous errors of grammar or spelling; reads like a first draft.

35% C- Structurally disorganized; paragraphs lack topic sentences or are developed ineffectively; awkward sentence structure; poor grammar; poor spelling.

0<35% D- Similar to 35%, but even harder to read.