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A review paper of current research on the titled topic (The Effects of Blood Glucose on Free Radical formation and Vascular Damage). The articles reviewed should be original research articles (not reviews or meta-analyses) and should be no older than 2001. The maximum alloted wordcount is 1250, although the website could only go higher (135) given the choices I had. Formatting and more information on what is required from the paper can be found in the attached marking scheme.
A review paper of current research on the titled topic (The Effects of Blood Glucose on Free Radical formation and Vascular Damage). The articles reviewed should be original research articles (not reviews or meta-analyses) and should be no older than 2001. The maximum alloted wordcount is 1250, although the website could only go higher (135) given the choices I had. Formatting and more information on what is required from the paper can be found in the attached marking scheme.
Marking Scheme for Written Assignments #2 and 3
Writing Assignments #2&3 should be 750-1250 words in length, and should be topical reviews of an area of interest. For Assignment#2 the topic should be related to lipids, and for Assignment#3 it should be related to carbohydrates, protein/amino acids, or nutrient-nutrient interactions. Please review the marking scheme below before you begin writing. Please also view the example review papers available on D2L.
Introduction /3
□ _Good opening sentence that grabs the reader’s attention. [1 pt.]
□ _Clearly defined topic or main research question is asserted in an early sentence. [1 pt.]
□ _An indication of the contents to follow is provided. [1 pt.]
Scientific Content /18
□ _Topic is sufficiently focused to be covered by the scope of this essay. [1 pt.]
□ _Material is scientifically sound and robust [8 pts.]
□ _Paper provides evidence of a thorough review of the topic. It should not just be a summarization of papers (i.e. do you tell us what the findings mean, why they are related, and important?) [5 pts.]
□ _Paper describes the state of the research (what is currently being pursued, where it is headed, limitations etc., if applicable). [3 pts.]
□ _Explanations/definitions are given for all technical terms and ideas introduced. [1 pt.]
Organization /2
□ _Each paragraph is unified around one major point. [1 pts.]
□ _There is a logical flow, and good transitions between paragraphs. [1 pts.]
Conclusions /2
□ _Summarizes major points, tying them into the main idea without dull repetition, and without introducing new information. [1 pt.]
□ _Pose questions for future study or provide your own closing opinion. [1 pt.]
Grammar, spelling, and scientific voice /2
□ _Punctuation, spelling, and grammar are correct. [1 pt.]
□ _Proper use of the third person throughout the essay with limited personal pronouns. [1 pt.]
Format and References /3
□ _Formatting and typography guidelines were followed exactly. [1 pt.]
□ _Number of references is appropriate for length of article (10-30). [1 pt.]
□ _Proper referencing - all facts or ideas are cited [1 pts.]
Writing Assignments #2&3 should be 750-1250 words in length, and should be topical reviews of an area of interest. For Assignment#2 the topic should be related to lipids, and for Assignment#3 it should be related to carbohydrates, protein/amino acids, or nutrient-nutrient interactions. Please review the marking scheme below before you begin writing. Please also view the example review papers available on D2L.
Introduction /3
□ _Good opening sentence that grabs the reader’s attention. [1 pt.]
□ _Clearly defined topic or main research question is asserted in an early sentence. [1 pt.]
□ _An indication of the contents to follow is provided. [1 pt.]
Scientific Content /18
□ _Topic is sufficiently focused to be covered by the scope of this essay. [1 pt.]
□ _Material is scientifically sound and robust [8 pts.]
□ _Paper provides evidence of a thorough review of the topic. It should not just be a summarization of papers (i.e. do you tell us what the findings mean, why they are related, and important?) [5 pts.]
□ _Paper describes the state of the research (what is currently being pursued, where it is headed, limitations etc., if applicable). [3 pts.]
□ _Explanations/definitions are given for all technical terms and ideas introduced. [1 pt.]
Organization /2
□ _Each paragraph is unified around one major point. [1 pts.]
□ _There is a logical flow, and good transitions between paragraphs. [1 pts.]
Conclusions /2
□ _Summarizes major points, tying them into the main idea without dull repetition, and without introducing new information. [1 pt.]
□ _Pose questions for future study or provide your own closing opinion. [1 pt.]
Grammar, spelling, and scientific voice /2
□ _Punctuation, spelling, and grammar are correct. [1 pt.]
□ _Proper use of the third person throughout the essay with limited personal pronouns. [1 pt.]
Format and References /3
□ _Formatting and typography guidelines were followed exactly. [1 pt.]
□ _Number of references is appropriate for length of article (10-30). [1 pt.]
□ _Proper referencing - all facts or ideas are cited [1 pts.]
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