Psychology: Assignments Psych 2314

Psychology 2314 Student Learning Outcomes Essay

 

You can use this website to find some information:  

Nation Master or Global Health Observatory Data Repository

1. The Vaughn Library or any other reputable sources can be used to conduct research when completing this assignment. Some possible sources of information are: Nation Master, Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization and Global Health Observatory Data Repository.

2. Students in Lifespan Development courses are to write an essay to compare the overall obesity rates in 3 different countries. Discuss different factors for the changing obesity rates, possibly including changes in the economies of the chosen countries, cultural and lifestyle changes, and other factors that you find relevant. Also, discuss the consequences of rising obesity rates on both individual health and for society as a whole.

3. Select 3 countries from the following list for obesity status, as well as any other accompanying facts that might be relates. The countries to choose form are: United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Russia. From that data, create one bar chart. That chart should express in percentages that compare the trend of changes in the rate of the population in each country that were obese in the past compared to the current obesity rate. Use data from about ten to fifteen years ago and compare it to the most recent statistics you are able to locate for each of the three selected countries. Be sure to clearly label your bar chart to show selected countries percentages of population obesity and the year(s) when statistics were compiled.

4. Label the last paragraph in your essay as “Conclusion”. For your conclusion, discuss ideas or initiatives that a social worker or government official might suggest to deal with changing obesity rates in order to help people live healthier lives.

5. The assignment should include a cover sheet with name, date, title of your essay, at least 2 FULL pages of text, the labeled bar chart, and the final References page for a total of at least 5 pages.

6. The document is to be double spaced, using standard 1-inch margins, and a 12-point font. Use spell check and grammar check or use the Pearson Writing software to check your paper for typos or grammatical errors before turning in a neat, accurate and high-quality product.

7. Do NOT copy and paste in this paper. Use your own words. A plagiarism software SimCheck will be used for duplicated works. If you want to quote a small portion, you may do so, but be sure to enclose in quotation marks and reference this on the References page as well as all your research sources with correct APA citations.  

 

How to Format Your Paper

Your paper should use the writing style of the American Psychology Association instead of another style. The APA style is used for many scientific publications. You can get help by clicking on the “Citation Help” button on the Psychology page on the Library website where you have been doing your research. The Purdue Owl website on the internet has a lot of formatting examples. The website EasyBib.com is also a good resource for APA citations examples. The Publication Manual of the American Phycological Association is another good guide for formatting papers.

 

If You Need More Help With Formatting the Assignment

If you still need more help with formatting the assignment or the paper citation of sources, you may visit the Writing Lab on the 1^st floor of the Library to ask for assistance (allow plenty of time to work with the Writing Lab).

 

How to Create a Bar Chart

1. You MUST have Microsoft Word installed on your computer (if you do not, then go to a TJC computer that does).

2.  Create a New document, then click on “Insert” (3^rd tab from the left)

3.  Click on “Chart”.  This will give you several options.  Click on “Bar” and use the first chart sample on the left.

4. You will then enter the population data that you gathered on the left side of the excel spreadsheet, along with the numbers that go with each variable.

5.   Name your bar chart at the top.

6.  You can also use Excel or Google Sheets to create your bar chart.

 

How to Submit an Assignment in Canvas

1. Canvas Directions: In order to upload a document: Make sure your Obesity document and your chart onto your desktop and that your name is on your document(s).

2. Then click “Submit Assignment” in order to attach your paper.

3. Using the File Upload Tab, you will be prompted to “Choose File” ... find it and click on the Open button, check the small checkbox to send to SimCheck and hit “Submit Assignment” – a second time to upload it!

4. Essays without a colored flag from SimCheck (the plagiarism checker) will not be graded.

5. Please note if you are using Google Documents you must first convert to PDF then upload on the File Upload tab.

 

Goals For This Essay—The Four College Student Learning Outcomes are:

1. Critical Thinking 1 —Generate and communicate ideas by combining, changing or reapplying existing information.
2.  Communication Skills 2 —Develop, interpret, and express ideas through written communication.
3.  Empirical and Quantitative Skills 3 —Manipulate and analyze observable facts and arrive at an informed conclusion.
4. Social Responsibility 4 —Engage in regional, national, and global communities.

 

 

 From the Psychology Subject Guide, follow these steps:

-> Web Resources (tab)

-> Global Health Observatory Data Repository

 -> Countries [pick Europe]

 -> Health Topics

 ->  Alcohol Use

 -> Country Work

--> Country Profiles [pick country]

 Use PDF for statistical information