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Qusetion: Select a journal article on the subject of supplements and write a 500-700-word review of the article. The media (newspapers, magazine articles, television news programs, and Web-based information sources) provide us with much of what we know about human biology. After taking a course on human biology, you might be interested in taking advantage of these resources for additional learning. Journal articles on a special topic are particularly informative, because they often go into depth and are a good source of current information, which you can use to continue learning or reviewing biology as a lifelong practice. Journal articles are a good source of information about current advances in a particular area of human biology, and they also highlight possible future advances in the treatment of certain conditions. Show Less Yet, with so much information available in the media, it is important to understand how to evaluate the credibility of these sources. We have all seen questionable statistics presented in the media, or information that appeared to be biased, misleading, or even inaccurate. How can we be sure we are taking in information that is objective, thorough, and accurate? Although we may not be experts, we can do our best to be informed and critical evaluators of information. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
• Competency 1: Describe the organization of the human body at increasingly complex levels.
- Discuss how supplements affect cells and body systems.
• Competency 5: Evaluate the objectivity and legitimacy of biology information found in articles and online.
- Compare article with multiple sources of information about the same concepts.
- Incorporate an analysis of sources into an article review.
- Compare the main points presented about supplements, including specific areas of research and the findings.
• Competency 6: Apply biological concepts to factors related to human health.
- Examine the role of supplements in athletics and discuss why supplements are currently unregulated.
- Interpret whether or not supplements should undergo more stringent testing.
• Competency 7: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
- Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics, including correct APA format and citations.
You are encouraged, but not required, to use Senchina's 2013 article "Athletics and Herbal Supplements,"
Formatting Requirements
• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
• Length: Your paper should be between 500 and 700 words in length.
• Format: Either submit both the Article Review paper and the completed Source Evaluation Form, or write a paragraph into your paper addressing the questions from the form.