-
Essay / Informative Speech: Childhood Obesity - 802
Catalino Rodriguez Unit 6 DiscussionFor my final project, I chose to write about childhood obesity. At first I felt like it was a mistake and that the topic would overwhelm me, but as each week passes I feel more and more comfortable with the topic. Typically, I rely on an outline to write a paper, but after reviewing the KUWC resource “Paper Organization Graphic Organizer” (Libby, 2010) I decided to try a graphic organizer. I hope that trying something new will yield different or even better results. Finally, as we move closer to Unit 9, I will use a full sentence plan like the one described in "Writing an Outline" (Gautreaux, 2011) in hopes of fleshing out my final project. 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.)Childhood obesity - its causes, effects and solutions What are some of the causes of CO? What are the effects of CO? What are some of the myths related to CO? (Misconceptions, Unit 6 Assignment) What are the solution(s) to CO and how do we integrate them into our lives? ConclusionNotesIntroductory paragraph of the final project including the thesis statementNotesIn this paragraph, cover some of the most common causes of CO (sugary foods, misshapen food portions, lack of activity, etc.)NotesTalk about the risk that CO poses to health and some of the most common illnesses that a child develops (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) as well as the psychological effects (low self-esteem, shame, poor self-image, etc.) age and qu 'They will grow and gain weight. This paragraph will address this issue and includes facts and figures to strengthen readers' understanding of...... middle of article...... https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DocumentStore/Docs10/ pdf/WC/JLibby_PaperOrganiza tionGraphicOrganizer.pdfGautreaux, C. (March 2011). Writing a plan. Retrieved from https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DocumentStore/Docs11/pdf/WC/WritinganOutline_v2.p dfThe White House, Office of the Press Secretary, Presidential Proclamation - National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (August 2014 ). Retrieved from http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/08/29/presidential-proclamation-national-childhood-obesity-awareness-month-201Clements, K. (February 2011). Paragraph development. Retrieved from https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DocumentStore/Docs11/pdf/WC/Paragraphs_final.pdf Kaplan University Writing Center. (nd). How to write a strong paragraph. Retrieved from https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DocumentStore/Docs11/pdf/WC/How_to_Write_a_Stro ng_Paragraph.pdf