For this assignment, you will create a blog about weight loss strategies. See the “Assignment Preparation and Submission Instructions” for instructions on how to submit your work to your Open Learning Faculty Member.
Instructions
Imagine that you are working in a healthcare clinic and have been asked by a supervisor to prepare a maximum 750-word entry on the clinic’s blog. You are asked to address the following questions in your posting:
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Why are so many Canadians overweight?
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Do fad diets, such as Atkins, work? Why or why not? What have scientific studies on high protein, low-carbohydrate diets shown about the impact on the body?
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Do prescription and over-the-counter drugs aid in weight loss? Why or why not?
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What are five recommendations you would give to someone wanting to lose weight?
Write your blog in a Word document and submit your assignment to your Open Learning Faculty Member. Note that you may choose to use a different blogging tool, such as Blogger, WordPress, Weebly, etc. However, you will not be able to receive any technical support from TRU-OL. If you choose to create a blog outside of the course. If you choose to create a blog outside of the course, please submit a document with a link to your blog post.
Grading Rubric (15 marks total)
Here is a set of guidelines to help you set goals in your assignment and interpret the grades you receive:
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Exceeds Expectations (4 marks) |
Meets Expectations (3 marks) |
Minimally Meets Expectations (2 marks) |
Does Not Meet Expectations (0–1 mark) |
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Understanding |
The student addresses the questions or problems that are posed in an insightful manner. |
The student addresses the questions or problems that are posed. |
The student addresses some of the questions or problems that are posed. |
The student does not address the questions or problems that are posed. |
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Reasoning |
Responses are clear, precise, and well-reasoned. |
Responses are mostly clear, precise, and well-reasoned. |
Some clear, precise and well-reasoned responses are given. |
Responses lack clarity, logic and/or precision. |
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Critical Thinking |
The student demonstrates independent thought, insight, and creativity (applies course concepts, raises questions, recognizes competing perspectives, and evaluates implications). |
The student demonstrates some independent thought, insight, and creativity. |
The student demonstrates a minimal amount of independent thought, insight, and creativity. |
The response lacks independent thought, insight, and creativity. |
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Technical Merit |
Spelling and grammar are accurate. |
Minor and/or few spelling or grammatical errors exist. |
Several spelling or grammatical errors exist. |
Submission status
| Attempt number | This is attempt 1. |
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| Submission status | No submissions have been made yet |
| Grading status | Not graded |
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