Post is of two assignments
1:Maternal and child mortality
Paper details:
The countries that we are comparing is
Developing country sierra lerone and developed country Australia. 4 references for each explaining what is the article about and why it was picked. each annotation should contain an excellent synopsis of the article with clear outline of the author’s main arguments and findings.
Annotations must provide excellent insight into the source material. Clear explanation of how the source relates to the topic. Please refer to attachment for how it should be set out and expectations
2:Cause and Effect Essay
Paper details:
I. Introduction
A) Hook: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention “More than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese” (Adult Obesity Facts).
B) Thesis: Due to my medical history, it is important that I maintain a healthy weight by getting enough exercise and eating nutrient rich foods.
II. Background
A) I have been overweight
B) I had gestational diabetes in all 5 of my pregnancies
C) My mother and grandfather are diabetics
III. Cause
A) I love sweets and carbs
B) I sit at a computer most of the day and do not get enough exercise
C) I am getting older so my metabolism has slowed down
IV. Effect
A) When I am heavier, I have a lower self-esteem
B) When I gain weight, my clothes don’t fit and I am always uncomfortable
C) Gaining weight puts me at a higher risk for:
i) Diabetes
ii) Stroke
iii) Heart Disease
VI. Solutions
A) Walk my children to school each day and then jog home (take the long route)
B) Stop buying sweets to have in the house – no more chocolates
C) No more eating after dinner time (no eating past 8pm)
D) No more unhealthy snacks – if I am hungry between meals, I will eat nuts or veggies
VII. Conclusion
A) Summarize my main points
B) Call to Action: I realize that my health is important and that gaining weight will lead to a lot of personal complications, so I will make a chance today to be healthier tomorrow.
Following this format, you will have a 6(+) paragraph essay. Please notice that I included an outside source in my introduction; therefore, I will need to add that source to my Works Cited list like so:
Adult Obesity Facts. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 21, Sept. 2015.
U.S Dept. of Health and Public Services. 27, Feb. 2016. Web.
***Although an outside source is not required, you must have a Works Cited entry (and in-text citations) to your chosen reading from our class.
Topics, with suggested readings, could include, but are not limited to:
Obesity “More Pros than Cons…” pg. 161 or “America’s War on the Overweight” pg. 549
Poor Nutrition “More Pros than Cons…” pg. 161
Poor Study Habits/Poor Grades “Computers Cannot Teach Children…” pg. 580
Miscommunication Between Men and Women “The High Cost of Manliness” pg. 534
Gender Roles “A Man. A Woman. Just Friends?” pg. 528 or “I Want a Wife” pg 532 or “The High Cost of Manliness” pg. 534
Divorce “What’s Love Got to do With it?” pg. 523
Unemployment or poverty: “Layoff the Layoffs” pg. 138
War: “Heart of Darkness”
Racism: “Heart of Darkness”
Out of Control Children: “Violent Media is Good for Kids” pg. 565
Mental Health Issues: “Heart of Darkness”
Depression: “Is Facebook Making Us Sad?” pg 591
Addiction to Social Media “Is Facebook Making Us Sad?” pg 591
Racism and/or Stereotypes “Black Men and Public Space” pg. 520 or “Evan’s Two Moms” pg. 501
Diabetes “America’s War on the Overweight” pg. 549
Obsession with Celebrities and/or the Media “Why We Crave Horror Movies” pg. 561 or “The Hunger Games” pg. 206 or “Seeking” pg. 572
cause effect essay