Students will be able to identify sources useful for background reading on their topics in order to develop a hypothesis.
Students will learn how to use certain databases to find studies related to their hypothesis.
Students will understand how to formulate a chart that summarizes their articles in order to easily compare those articles.
Students will use CSE style to properly cite their articles.
FCS 3340 Topic Review Assignments
You will be assigned one of the following current issue topics. Do some reading and thinking about the topic and then formulate a hypothesis about it. Then, find at least 4 recent peer-reviewed research papers that deal with the topic. Read the research papers and submit a paper that summarizes your findings. Format your paper as follows:
- Complete paper citation using CSE format;
- The research question that was investigated;
- Description of the research methodology;
- Major findings of the study, especially as relates to item 2 above;
- Key discussion points.
Your summary paper should not exceed 3 pages.
Evaluation: To earn a grade of A, your paper must include the review at least five research papers and provide a thorough summary of each. Your conclusions should be thoughtful and demonstrate critical thinking. Your paper will be well-written and the research papers will be cited correctly.
To earn a grade of B, your paper must include the review of at least four research papers and provide a thorough summary of each. Your conclusions should be thoughtful and demonstrate critical thinking. Your paper will be well-written and all group members will contribute. The papers will be cited with very few errors.
To earn a grade of C, your paper will have three or fewer research papers, and your summaries will be incomplete. Your conclusions may be invalid or shallow or your paper will have significant writing errors.
Current Issue Topics
Soy intake and cancer risk
High sugar intake and the risk of chronic inflammatory diseases
Regular skipping of breakfast
Red meat consumption and cancer risk
Red meat consumption and cardiovascular disease risk
Gluten-free diets and health and weight
Coconut and cardiovascular risk
Dietary supplements and weight loss
High protein diets and weight loss
Should we be eating more organic foods?
Should we be avoiding genetically modified foods?
Dietary recommendations for individuals with IBS
Protein requirements of endurance athletes
The metabolic syndrome and diet
The relationship of the Mediterranean Diet to health
Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet and health
Vegan diets, nutritional status and health.
Low serum levels of vitamin D and risk for problems not related to bone health such as multiple sclerosis and diabetes
Vitamin supplements and disease prevention
Dairy intake and disease
Chocolate consumption and health
Caffeine consumption (for non-pregnant adults) and health