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Integration of Knowledge The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands the concepts in the documentary and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas. The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts from the documentary and those learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper. The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied some concepts from the documentary some from information learned in the course. The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts from the documentary and from the course.
Topic focus The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement in the abstract provides direction for the paper, either by statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic but the writer has not established a position. The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment. The topic is not clearly defined.
Depth of discussion In-depth discussion & elaboration in all sections of the paper. In-depth discussion & elaboration in most sections of the paper. The writer has omitted pertinent content or content runs-on excessively. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s own ideas excessively. Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections.
Cohesiveness Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next seamlessly. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. For the most part, ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. Sometimes ties together information from all sources. Paper does not flow – disjointedness is apparent. Author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. Does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate understanding of any relationships
Spelling and grammar No spelling &/or grammar mistakes. Minimal spelling &/or grammar mistakes. Noticeable spelling & grammar mistakes. Unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
APA formatting APA formatting is used in text, citations, & bibliography. Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA formatting is used in both text and bibliography. Cites most data obtained from other sources. APA formatting is either inconsistent or incorrect. Cites some data obtained from other sources. Does not cite sources.
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1. What is a food desert? What percentage of Americans live in food deserts? Where are food deserts
located? What were the effects of getting employment on Aiden’s mother and her young family? .
2. Describe the relationship between the onset of the obesity epidemic and the cost of processed food?.
3. What is the USDA? Describe their role and function? What products does the USDA subsidize.
*** A full page or a page and a half for an answer with specified topics will be fine. Use a summarized
relevant title of your choice for the cover page and the running head. APA format