The purpose of this final paper is to apply nutritional science and sound scientific reasoning
to an analysis of a relevant nutrition-related topic. Consider a topic that is of interest to you
that is relevant to nutritional science. As you conduct your research it will be important that
you consider the sources of your information and whether or not they are reliable and
credible. There is a great deal of information on nutrition, some of it reliable, some of it
unreliable or misleading; and while the internet is a wonderful resource for research, it
contains a tremendous amount of questionable and/or unreliable information that sounds
science-based but is not. Thus, it is very important you examine and establish the credibility
of the research you use.

Length must be 4-6
double-spaced pages (NOT including the title and reference pages). A minimum of 3
scholarly references must be used for this paper. Use standard margins and 12 font, Times
New Roman.
Use the critical thinking and science-based writing skills we practice(d) throughout the term in
this paper. Take time to carefully review the Final Paper Rubric which provides specific
criteria that defines how your work will be graded. As you do that, keep in mind specific
segments of the rubric address both the content and process elements of the paper, and it is
important you cover the areas discussed. In other words, be sure that you carefully review
and understand each rubric segment and that you address all areas as you write your final
paper.

Final Research Paper

Final Research Paper

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLibrary Research-Are the articles scholarly?
-Are the articles relevant and timely to the subject?
-Are there a minimum of three scholarly articles and/or books assigned per the final paper guidelines?

20 ptsFull Marks

0 ptsNo Marks

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentAnalysis and relevance: Use of the research

55 ptsFull Marks

0 ptsNo Marks

55 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat-Does the cover page include the student’s name, assignment title, University Course Number, date, and professor’s name?
-Is the paper spacing, indent, fonts, and margins consistent with APA formatting?
-Are the pages numbered?

5 ptsFull Marks

0 ptsNo Marks

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting• Are all sources that are cited in this paper included in the reference list?
• Are cites and sources properly formatted per APA?

10 ptsFull Marks

0 ptsNo Marks

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle• Is the writing clear, grammatically and mechanically correct?
• Are there smooth transitions between paragraphs and sections?
• Are there misspelled words?
• Are there improper sentence structures?
• Are there punctuation errors?
• Is the paper well organized and well crafted?
• Is the paper compelling to read?

10 ptsFull Marks

0 ptsNo Marks

10 pts

Total Points: 100