Obesity+in+the+United+States+and+Atchison,+Kansas


 * // __Wiki Assignment #1:__ //**
 * // Understanding Obesity in the United States and Atchison, KS //**
 * //Due://**

1.) Learn to summarize and synthesize previous research 2.) Connect previous research to a theoretical framework 3.) Operationalize our research question. Student groups will be assigned a theory (structural-functionalism, social conflict, symbolic interactionsim). They will then review the appropriate literature available __on Blackboard__ in order to propose a research paper regarding the following research question.
 * __Learning Goals:__** This assignment will offer students the opportunity to develop their research skills. We will concentrate on the early stages of the research process: literature review, theory, and operationalization. Specifically, students will:


 * __Research Question:__** How can Atchison, KS address its growing obesity epidemic?

Eric A. Finkelstein; Ruhm, Christopher J.; Kosa, Katherine M. 2005. Economic Causes and Consequences of Obesity. //Annual Review of Public Health. 26. 239-57// Youfa Wang and Beydoun, May A. 2007. The Obesity Epidemic in the United States – Gender, Age, Socioeconomic, Racial/Ethnic, and Geographic Characteristics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis. //Epidemiologic Reviews.// Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2009. Obesity: Halting the Epidemic by Making Healthy Eating Easier. Laura Kettle Khan et al. Recommended Community Strategies and Measures to Prevent Obesity in the United States. 2009. //Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report// 58: RR-7
 * __Literature:__**

1. Introduction to the problem: 2. Theory: 3. Literature Review: 4. Methods:
 * __Stages of the Wiki:__**
 * a. Brief introduction to your topic. Conclude with a road map of the wiki and a statement of the research question
 * a. How does your theory see the world?
 * b. What variables does it point to?
 * a. What does previous research say about the issue?
 * a. Given the previous sections, what research do we need to conduct now?
 * b. What would your dependent and independent variables be?
 * c. What data would you gather?


 * __Assessment:__** The following rubric will be used to assess your grade on this assignment
 * || Does Not Meet Expectations || Meets Expectations || Exceeds Expectations ||
 * Professionalism of Writing (no grammar mistakes, clear and concise writing, appropriate citations) ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Mastery of Concepts (appropriate usage of terms, appropriate definitions, ability to discuss issue using class concepts) ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Synthesis of Work (clear point to your wiki, tells a story, flow between concepts/sections, comprehensive treatment of concepts/literature) ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Evidence of Group Work (evidence of collaborative thinking, annotated bibliographies from each group member) ||  ||   ||   ||

__**Links to Group Pages:**__ 9:25: Bridgette Mantia Valerie Gonzales Sarah Russell Mary Loosbrock Lauren McDermed Amy Peredo Taylor Hindman Beth LeDuc Katie Desme Peter Gomer Ana Taylor Brad Lorang Ashley DiStefano Kim White Katie Lynch Rebecca Mahon Carly Goenner Ashley Burke Alicia Garoutte Christina Reischl Greg Buergler Ben Gilmore Casey Smith Alicia Blaschke Shelbee Hernandez Keegan Park Seth Rosebaugh Kathryn Wright Maggie Cook Charlie Baumstark Andrew Leathers Josh Burgoon Aaron Kranz Dylan Meisenheimer
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10:50: Marissa Lueger Raquel Kato Zach Telepak Patty Prudhomme Shannon Parks Sachi Hakuba Mary Pat Alyssa Elmenhurst Maria Mancinelli Katherine Medow Coy Blake Zach McKnight Angela Licausi Christine Steele Kelly Turntine Markus McKinney Nesha Newton Hannah Lackey Katie Brady Maria McDonough Kelley Cofield Phillip Kaiserski Claire Dille Nicole Tepper Jessica McGinty Josie Pence Teresa Zienkewicz Kelsey Anderson Greg Keller Jimmy Bender Justin Steele Jaymee Highcock Alyssa Poarch Maddie McCormick Brit Bruner Morgan Bradley Jeff Forman
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