physical activity on mental well-being

physical activity on mental well-being

Title : How Exercise Impacts Health and Aging

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Step 1: Write an annotated bibliography. Each of the 10 citations in your reference list should be followed by a brief (about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph explaining how this source will help to develop your paper. For more information on creating an annotated bibliography, visit: http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill28.htm .

Also see the UMUC guide Annotated Bibliography -APA style

Submit your annotated bibliography of 10 references to the Assignments tab by the end of Week 3.

Step 2: Formulate a thesis statement and an outline for your paper. For information on creating a thesis statement, see Effective Writing Center pages with links to writing an essay.

Create a paper outline using the following format:

Research Paper Title

I. Introduction: Grab attention, relate importance to health and aging, and present a focused thesis statement. For more information, see: Prewriting and Outline

II. Body: Main points and articles your will use to support your point.

A. Main point 1 (reference 1: author’s name, year; reference 2: author’s name, year;…)

B. Main point 2 (reference 1: author’s name, year; reference 2: author’s name, year;…)

C. Main point 3 (reference 1: author’s name, year; reference 2: author’s name, year;…)

D. Etc.

III. Conclusion: Wrap up your paper with a brief summary of your main points. For more information, see:

Writing the conclusion

Submit your thesis statement and outline to the Assignments Folder by the end of Week 4.

Step 3: Write a 6-8 page final draft of your paper, including the following:

Title page: Provide the title of the paper, your name, and the course and section

Introduction: Grab attention, relate importance to health and aging, and present a focused thesis statement

Body: Identify and develop each main point in an organized, clear manner, using in-text citations. Discuss possible solutions to the issue.

Conclusion: Wrap up your paper with a brief summary of your main points.

Reference list: Incorporate revisions from Step 1