The document outlines an assignment for a reflection paper on topics related to ergogenic aids, training at altitude, and their application to physical therapy. It provides instructions for the paper, including a length of 2-3 pages in APA format with a minimum of 3 outside sources. A grading rubric is included that will evaluate comprehension of material, development of main points, critical thinking, use of resources, synthesis, writing style, punctuation/grammar, and more. The paper is due on August 16, 2019.

1. The assignment is to write a paper reflecting on 2-3 topics that
were interesting in the second half of the semester and how you
might apply them in the future to your profession. The
reflection paper must be at least minimum 2 pages in length but
no longer than 3 pages. The reflection paper must be completed
in APA format and must provide at minimum 3 outside
resources. Please take a few minutes to review the grading
rubic, most of what you will review has to do with content and
ensuring you are correct writing style. When completing
assignment, please upload the document.
Due Friday August 16th, 2019
TOPICS ARE:
· Ergogenic Aids and Performance
&
· Training at Altitude
FUTURE PROFESSION: Physical Therapy
RUBRIC ~
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension
of Material
10.0 pts
Demonstrates excellent comprehension of the assignment’s key
principles and issues.
8.5 pts
Demonstrates good comprehension of the assignment’s key
principles and issues.
7.5 pts
Demonstrates fair comprehension of the assignment’s key
principles and issues.

2. 6.5 pts
Demonstrates poor comprehension of the assignment’s key
principles and issues.
0.0 pts
No work submitted.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment of
Main Points
10.0 pts
Develops main points well in a logical, organized manner.
8.5 pts
Ideas are mostly presented in a logical, organized manner.
7.5 pts
Ideas may stray from topic and are presented with little logic
and organization.
6.5 pts
Logic and organization are missing.
0.0 pts
No work submitted.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking
10.0 pts
Offers thorough constructive critique and/or in-depth analysis,
insight, reflection.
8.5 pts
Occasionally offers constructive critique and/or in-depth
analysis, insight, reflection.
7.5 pts
Offers insufficient constructive critique and/or in-depth
analysis, insight, reflection.
6.5 pts
Lacks constructive critique ad/or in-depth analysis, insight,
reflection.
0.0 pts

3. No work submitted.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Resources
5.0 pts
Uses current and credible literature (peer-reviewed journal
articles, etc.) beyond course materials to support claims and
rationale.
4.0 pts
Mostly uses current and credible literature (peer-reviewed
journal articles, etc.) beyond course materials to support claims
and rationale.
3.0 pts
Sometimes uses current and credible literature (peer-reviewed
journal articles, etc.) beyond course materials to support claims
and rationale.
2.0 pts
Rarely uses current and credible literature (peer-reviewed
journal articles, etc.) beyond course materials to support claims
and rationale.
0.0 pts
Never uses current and credible literature (peer-reviewed
journal articles, etc.) beyond course materials to support claims
and rationale.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSynthesis
Through Use of Words
10.0 pts
Always uses own words to synthesize literature. Uses
terminology appropriately.
8.5 pts
Occasionally uses direct quotations rather than own words to
synthesize literature. Mostly uses terminology appropriately.
7.5 pts
Rarely uses own words to synthesize literature. Sometimes uses

4. terminology correctly.
6.5 pts
Never uses own words to synthesize literature. Uses
terminology incorrectly.
0.0 pts
After being warned, plagiarizes through overuse of direct
quotations and an inability to paraphrase or summarize. See
Student Honor Code in syllabus and/or catalog. Instructor will
confer with the program director.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting -
Language
10.0 pts
Uses clear, concise language with appropriate word choice,
sentence structure, and tone found in scholarly writing.
8.5 pts
Occasionally uses language that may not be clear and/or
concise. Occasional lapses in word choice, sentence structure,
and/or tone.
7.5 pts
Frequently uses language that may not be clear and/or concise.
Frequent lapses in word choice, sentence structure, and/or tone.
6.5 pts
Uses language that is incomprehensible.
0.0 pts
No work submitted.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting -
Punctuation, Grammar, Spelling
10.0 pts
Uses correct punctuation, grammar, and/or spelling. APA Style
is used correctly with writing and citing.
8.5 pts
May use some incorrect punctuation, grammar, and/or spelling.

5. APA Style is mostly used correctly when writing and citing.
7.5 pts
Uses non-scholarly writing that contains frequent punctuation,
grammar, and/or spelling errors. APA Style Is occasionally
ujsed when writing and citing.
6.5 pts
Uses non-scholarly writing that consistently has punctuation,
grammar, and/or spelling errors.
0.0 pts
No work submitted.
10.0 pts
Total Points: 65.0
Your Research Paper assignment is to write a Research Paper
that explains how Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
empowers organizations to both avoid loss and capitalize on
opportunity. You must provide specific examples.
· To complete this assignment, upload a Microsoft Word
document (.doc or .docx) that contains your complete paper.
· Remember that your paper, including your list of sources,
must be in APA format, and you MUST cite your reference in
the body of the paper using APA in-text citation format. A
source is any paper or article that you will reference in your
paper. If you need more information on APA format (for
references list AND in-text citations), visit this reference:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Plagiarism detected in your work will result in a grade of zero
for the entire paper.
Writing Requirements:
· Here are a few details about the overall research paper Please
look at the attached rubric for details on how the paper will be
graded.

6. · You must reference two (2) peer-reviewed articles or papers
that support your thesis statement. One of these papers may be
from your annotated bibliography assignment. The final paper
must be at least 500 words in length. (DO NOT exceed 500
words by a material amount. Excessive words or too many
references will NOT impress me.)
· So in summary, here are the research paper requirements:
· 2 peer reviewed resources (articles or papers) (1 may be from
your annotated bibliography assignment)
Paper MUST address: How Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
empowers organizations to both avoid loss and capitalize on
opportunity. You must provide specific examples
· Cited sources must directly support your paper (i.e. not
incidental references)
At least 500 words in length (but NOT longer than 1000 words)
Research Paper Rubric
Component 100% 75% 50% 25% 0
Basic
Requirements
Formatted correctly, at
least 500 words in
length, citation page
and internal citations
correct (APA format), at
least 2 cited peer
reviewed sources.

7. Does not meet required
page length, and/or
does not have 2 cited
peer reviewed sources.
Thesis
Statement
Engaging, challenging,
and clearly focuses the
paper. Effectively
stated in the
introduction and
carried throughout the
paper.
Clear and articulate,
engaging and clearly
focuses the paper, but
is not challenging. Is
effectively carried
throughout the paper.
Clearly stated in the
introduction, attempts
to be engaging, is
adequate, but lacks
insight and focus, and is
carried through the
paper.
Included in the
introduction, but is
vague. Lacks insight,
focus, and is not carried
throughout the paper.

8. Is vague or may be
lacking in the
introduction; is not
focused and lacks
development; is not
carried throughout the
paper.
Introduction Strong and effective, it
is engaging and clearly
defines the thesis, as
well as provides a
foundation for the body
of the paper.
Effective and engaging,
defines the thesis and
provides foundation for
the body of the paper.
Introduces the topic of
the paper and builds a
connection between
the topic, the thesis,
and the body of the
paper. Informative but
not engaging or strong.
Introduces the topic of
the paper loosely and
includes the thesis
statement. Provides
little information
regarding the topic.

9. Includes little more
than the thesis and
shows no demonstrable
knowledge of the topic
of the paper.
Content
Strongly and vividly
supports the thesis and
is reflective of strong,
thorough research.
Illustrates extensive
knowledge of the topic.
Every aspect of the
thesis is supported by
quality academic
research.
Strongly supports the
thesis and is reflective
of good, thorough
research. Illustrates
knowledge of the topic,
but could be extended.
Most aspects of the
thesis are supported by
quality academic
research.
Supports the thesis and
reflects research, and
illustrates adequate
knowledge of the topic.
Could be extended and

10. shows some gaps in
understanding of the
topic. Although there
may be some
inconsistencies with
support from quality
academic research.
Related to the thesis
but reflects inadequate
research and
knowledge of the topic,
and demonstrates a
lack of understanding.
There may be a lack of
support from quality
academic research.
Does not convey
adequate
understanding of the
topic, the research, or
the thesis. There are
many unsupported
aspects of the thesis
and the research lacks
quality sources.
Organization Effectively organized.
Logical structure of
points and smooth
transitions convey both
understanding of topic
and care in writing.
Well organized, but

11. may lack some
transitions between
ideas. Logical structure
of most ideas conveys
understanding of topic
and composition.
Ideas are logically
structured, but may
lack transitions
between ideas. Could
benefit from
reorganizing 1 or 2
ideas.
Some significant gaps in
organization are
present but the basic
framework of ideas is
logical. Overall
organization could be
improved.
Much of the paper lacks
organization of ideas,
making it difficult to
understand the ideas
expressed in the paper.
Citation Format APA format is used
accurately as needed
throughout the entire
paper.
APA format is used
throughout the entire

12. paper, but may show
variations or slight
inconsistencies of
format.
APA format is used
throughout the entire
paper, but may be
noticeably inconsistent
in format.
APA format is used
inaccurately and
inconsistently in the
paper.
APA is not used
(regardless of the
number of sources or
citations).
Conclusion Strongly and clearly
connects the thesis
statement to the
research to draw a
specific conclusion that
does not leave the
reader with questions
regarding the thesis.
Clearly connects the
thesis statement and
the research to draw a
clear conclusion that
draws the research to a
logical close.

13. Connects the thesis
statement and research
to draw a conclusion
regarding the research.
Restates the topic
statements throughout
the paper.
Restates the thesis and
the topic statements,
but does not draw any
specific conclusion
about the research or
the thesis.
There is no conclusion;
it restates the thesis at
best.
Conventions Conventions of
standard written
English are used with
accuracy; there are few,
if any, minor errors.
Conventions of
standard written
English are used; there
may be several minor
errors of usage.
Conventions of
standard written
English are used;
however, there may be

14. a few major errors and
few minor errors of
usage.
Conventions of
standard written
English are used with
numerous major errors
and several minor
errors of usage.
The paper shows
significant errors in
conventions of
standard written
English.