Identify which biological concepts from the course and / or text are relevant to the topic covered in the article

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Assignment 1: Biology Article
Due Week 5 and worth 120 points
Use the Internet and / or the Strayer Learning Resource Center to research aspects of biology.
Select an article from a magazine or newspaper that has something in it that pertains to biology. This will serve as the “target article” for this assignment. For instance, you can select an article about medicine, invasive species, nature, conservation, genetic technology, ecology, or any other topic that is related to biology. One purpose of this assignment is to help you become aware of how biology is related to your everyday life.
Write a one to three (1-3) page paper in which you:

  1. Summarize the article in one (1) or more paragraphs, using your own words. Be sure to identify the article using an in-text citation in the body of the paper, as well as a reference in the reference section.
  2. Explain how the article relates to this course. Identify which biological concepts from the course and / or text are relevant to the topic covered in the article. Citing the course text, discuss the ways in which this course does (or doesn’t) provide background information to help you understand the article and the larger issues surrounding it.
  3. Explain why the article caught your attention. Relate the article to your life and to issues that are important to you. Discuss how or if the scientific knowledge about the topic covered in the article affects you directly or indirectly.
  4. Discuss your opinion on how research on this topic should be funded. State whether you think taxpayer monies should support research on this topic or whether such research in this area should be funded by the private sector. Rate the importance of research on this topic, relative to other areas of research.

In addition to the target article, you should use at least one additional resource, such as your textbook or another article. You must have a reference section which contains an APA reference to your chosen article and all other sources. Additionally, you must provide in-text citations (in APA format) to your references in the body of the text. Integrate all sources into your paper using proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with your in-text citations.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in biology.

BMC Evolutionary Biology

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 Biological Evolution Spring 2018 WRITING ASSIGNMENT (200 POINTS) DUE DATE FOR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT: APRIL 29TH 2018 CASE STUDY IN EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY–For this writing assignment you will pick a peer-reviewed scientific study in the field of evolutionary biology and analyze it in depth. In this assignment, you will write a concise abstract of the chosen work, an introduction on the overall topic within evolutionary biology the study is focused on, and a discussion on how the presented methodology and results of the research advanced (or not) our knowledge within the area of evolutionary biology the study is focused on. Writing this assignment will help you learn to read primary scientific literature and to combine the results from the literature and your ideas into a thoughtful analysis of research in evolutionary biology. Your written analysis should follow the guidelines and formatting below. AVOIDING PLAGIARISM: The assignment must be your own and in your words. There are numerous ways to communicate similar thoughts. So, you should take from various authors, process the information, produce something that is clearly your own product, and use citations to give credit to the original source for BOTH conceptual ideas AND any data that you present. Lack of proper attribution and/or plagiarized text/figures will result in severe grade penalties. TOPIC IDEAS: For topic ideas try key word searches in a database search engine (e.g., Web of Science, Google Scholar, or PubMed, see below). Some journals that you may want to scan for topic ideas are more generalized journals with many broad papers including “BMC Evolutionary Biology”, “PLOS ONE”, and “Nature: Scientific Reports.” This is by no means an exhaustive list, and because interesting evolutionary biology research is found in nonevolution specific journals, I encourage you to use Web of Science or Google Scholar as well. I am happy to talk to you in or out of class or by email about topics that you are interested in. It is highly recommended that you talk to me about your ideas if you are unsure whether your chosen topic fits the assignment. Page 1 of 5 Biological Evolution Spring 2018 RESOURCES: Library and Research Resources: General library research resources are available at: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/library/ Searching for Scientific Literature: The search engines most useful to you will most likely be Google Scholar, PubMed, and SCSU Library Databases. To access SCSU Library Databases go to https://stcloud.lib.mnscu.edu/subjects/ guide.phpsubject=databases&_ga=2.72959635.1427582946.1509550654-1742056851.1 496248952 To access Google Scholar go to https://scholar.google.com and enter search terms. To access PubMed go to http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/, choose “search PubMed” and enter search terms. All search engines use boolean criteria [and, or, not etc…] to combine search terms. NOTE: in Web of Science and Google Scholar you can look at the papers that were cited in a given paper, as well as all the papers that have cited that paper since its publication. Retrieving Scientific Papers: In SCSU Databases you can use the “Download PDF” button to go directly to PDFs of journal articles that interest you if SCSU has access. 1) Determine if SCSU has access to the journal of interest for the publication year. Link to E-journals from the library home page, and search for the title (e.g., “Evolution and Development”). 2) If SCSU does not have e-access, the hard copy may be in the stacks. Link to Catalog: Books & more from the library home page and search for the journal title. Check that the volume and issue numbers match the article you need. 3) A great service of the SCSU library is electronic document retrieval. If the library has the article you need in the stacks, you can have it scanned and retrieve it as a PDF. If the library does not have the article you need, you can request an electronic copy. The library will find another library with the article, have it scanned, and you will be able to retrieve it as a PDF. These services usually just take a couple of days and can be found under the “Request Materials” link from the SCSU library home page. Page 2 of 5 Biological Evolution Spring 2018 The SCSU Writing Center: The SCSU writing center (The Write Place) is another great resource at the university. They are there to help you not only with your grammatical problems but also with the logical structure of your term paper and presentation. Please don’t hesitate to take advantage of this resource. To learn more about this click here: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/writeplace/

Use technology and information resources to research issues in biology

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Assignment 1: Biology Article
Use the Internet to research aspects of biology.
Select an article from a magazine or newspaper that has something in it that pertains to biology. This will serve as the “target article” for this assignment. For instance, you can select an article about medicine, invasive species, nature, conservation, genetic technology, ecology, or any other topic that is related to biology. One purpose of this assignment is to help you become aware of how biology is related to your everyday life.
Write a one to three (1-3) page paper in which you:

  1. Summarize the article in one (1) or more paragraphs, using your own words. Be sure to identify the article using an in-text citation in the body of the paper, as well as a reference in the reference section.
  2. Explain how the article relates to this course. Identify which biological concepts from the course and / or text are relevant to the topic covered in the article. Citing the course text, discuss the ways in which this course does (or doesn’t) provide background information to help you understand the article and the larger issues surrounding it.
  3. Explain why the article caught your attention. Relate the article to your life and to issues that are important to you. Discuss how or if the scientific knowledge about the topic covered in the article affects you directly or indirectly.
  4. Discuss your opinion on how research on this topic should be funded. State whether you think taxpayer monies should support research on this topic or whether such research in this area should be funded by the private sector. Rate the importance of research on this topic, relative to other areas of research.

In addition to the target article, you should use at least one additional resource, such as your textbook or another article. You must have a reference section which contains an APA reference to your chosen article and all other sources. Additionally, you must provide in-text citations (in APA format) to your references in the body of the text. Integrate all sources into your paper using proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with your in-text citations.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in biology.
  • Write clearly and concisely about biology using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.
Textbook:
Starr, C., Evers, C. A., & Starr, L. (2013). Biology today and tomorrow without physiology (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks / Cole Publishing Co. (Cengage Learning)

What are typical physical abilities one could expect of a person like the one you have selected?

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Integration Paper #1
HD 101
Task: Write a 2 – 3-page paper incorporating the information identified below.
Purpose:  Apply concepts from chapters 1-4 to a practical example.
Audience: Assume you are explaining this information to someone who does not have a background in human development. Provide plenty of detail so it is clear you understand the concepts.
Format: Write a short paper, which includes an introduction, body, and closure (do not simply write responses to the questions). Use at least one reference to support your work. This reference may be your textbook, or another professional and credible source of information. Use APA referencing format, including in-text citations and reference list. Papers will be scanned through SafeAssign.
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Assume that you are in one of the following types of positions: parent, social worker, group leader, or activities director.
In this role, you are going to plan an activity you believe to be appropriate for one of the people identified below. The activity should serve to support or enhance the physical abilities of the individual.
Select one of the following for writing your paper:
· 6-year-old child – 1st grade; attends before and after school care at a local YMCA; healthy; typical development; only child
· 10-year-old child – very active; typical development; enjoys sports; healthy; lives in urban area without safe outdoor activity space unless an adult is around; two younger siblings
· Adolescent – 16 years old – junior in high school; typical development; inactive; plays video games or is on computer several hours a day; lives in suburban area
· Middle-aged person – 45-50 years old – works full time; typical physical development; limited mobility, therefore limited activity level; has a spouse; children live far away; lives in own house
· Elderly person – 80 years old – mind is good; vision is good for age; physical dexterity allows picking up of small objects; overall strength is limited; likes to be active and spend time with others; lives in care center
Respond to the following questions, using the person you have selected (one of those described above), to construct your paper:
· What are typical physical abilities one could expect of a person like the one you have selected?
· Describe the activity you have selected to support or enhance this person’s physical abilities.
o Does the activity promote the use of fine and/or gross motor skills? Identify the physical skills needed and whether each is fine or gross motor.
o Why do you think this activity will support/enhance this person’s physical abilities?
· What microsystem elements should be in place to support this person and his/her participation in this activity?
· What is a common potential health issue related to a person like the one you have selected?
· How might the activity you have selected influence this health issue?
Integration Paper Rubric
 
Item
Little or no Evidence
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Points Possible
 
Application of Course Concepts
0-7
8-11
12-13
13
 
Poorly identifies and discusses conclusions,   implications, and consequences of relevant course concepts, considering   context, assumptions, data and evidence
Somewhat identifies and discusses conclusions,   implications, and consequences of relevant course concepts, considering   context, assumptions, data and evidence
Clearly identifies and discusses conclusions,   implications, and consequences of relevant course concepts, considering   context, assumptions, data and evidence
 
Question Prompts Answered
0-2
3-4
5
5
 
Not all questions are answered thoroughly and   accurately, indicating poor understanding of the course concepts presented
All questions are accurately answered; responses   could be more thorough, indicating mostly clear understanding of the course   concepts presented
All questions are answered thoroughly and   accurately, indicating clear understanding of the course concepts presented
 
Supporting Evidence
0-1
2
3
3
 
Poorly examines the evidence and questions; little   or no support is drawn from readings/ research. Cites sources inaccurately   (APA); doesn’t include in-text citations and/or reference list
Incompletely examines the evidence and questions;   draws support from readings/ research. Cites sources, with some errors (APA),   and includes reference list
Examines the evidence and questions while drawing   support from readings/ research. Cites sources accurately (APA) and includes   reference list
 
Writing Mechanics
Effectively presents ideas
Provides attention to writing mechanics
0-2
3
4
4
 
Written communication shows superficial discussion   of ideas/concepts; repetitive or redundant statements; multiple errors in grammar,   punctuation, sentence structure, use of paragraphs, and few spelling errors   or typos
Written communication displays basic organization as   well as coherent discussion in general terms, but with some errors in grammar,   punctuation, sentence structure, use of paragraphs, and few spelling errors   or typos
Written communication is organized, clear, concise,   and logical. Uses proper grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, use of   paragraphs, and few spelling errors or typos
 
Total Points:
25