Florida National University Research Assignment #1Purpose The student will read and understand the given case scenario and further develop a hypothetical project. The student will answer given questions that will serve as a guide for this project. Also, the student will explain key concepts and apply theoretical frameworks, models and/ or theories pertinent to this case.General directions 1. You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment (individual assignment). 2. Your research paper must follow APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). Include a cover page and headings per 6th edition APA guidelines. 3. The research paper should be minimum of 3 pages (not including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages (not including the title or reference pages), single spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, and 5 references related to the topic (3 must be peer-reviewed journal articles).Research Paper 4. Include the following components in your research paper: a. Title Page b. Introduction c. Problem Statement d. Population of Interest e. Key concepts such as: obesity, social determinants of health, health promotion and risk reduction, role of community health nurses. f. Theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models g. Planning community intervention / Funding h. Evaluate the community-level intervention i. Social marketing / resources j. Research studies (at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles) k. Conclusion l. References Page 5. All Florida National University policies related to plagiarism must be observed.Directions and Grading Criteria: Research paper #1 Category Points Description Introduction 5 The introduction must be clear and concise and be inclusive of a brief summary of the intent of your paper. It must also provide a formal purpose statement to set your paper up for your reader(s). Problem Statement 10 Fully describe the primary problem you are addressing as part of your potential hypothetical project. Integrate contemporary/scholarly evidence (no more than 7 years old) to support the need for change. Population of Interest 5 Describe your population of interest. Key Concepts 10 1. Introduce / explain key concepts such as: obesity, social determinants of health, health promotion and risk reduction, role of community health nurses. 2. Theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models 10 Describe and apply a behavioral change model that addresses health promotion and risk reduction in this particular case (theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models discussed on Chapter 5 of textbook). 3. Planning community intervention / Funding 10 Describe the selection of the most appropriate intervention / Describe your implementation plan. Apply collaboration / teamwork / funding. Provide explanation. Support your answer with evidence-based research literature. 4. Evaluate the community-level intervention 10 Describe your evaluation of the community-le ...

1. Florida National University
Research Assignment #1Purpose
The student will read and understand the given case scenario
and further develop a hypothetical project. The student will
answer given questions that will serve as a guide for this
project. Also, the student will explain key concepts and apply
theoretical frameworks, models and/ or theories pertinent to this
case.General directions
1. You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment
(individual assignment).
2. Your research paper must follow APA format according to
Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA)
(6th ed.). Include a cover page and headings per 6th edition
APA guidelines.
3. The research paper should be minimum of 3 pages (not
including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages
(not including the title or reference pages), single spaced, Times
New Roman, Size 12, and 5 references related to the topic (3
must be peer-reviewed journal articles).Research Paper
4. Include the following components in your research paper:
a. Title Page
b. Introduction
c. Problem Statement
d. Population of Interest
e. Key concepts such as: obesity, social determinants of health,
health promotion and risk reduction, role of community health
nurses.
f. Theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models
g. Planning community intervention / Funding
h. Evaluate the community-level intervention
i. Social marketing / resources
j. Research studies (at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles)
k. Conclusion
l. References Page

2. 5. All Florida National University policies related to plagiarism
must be observed.Directions and Grading Criteria: Research
paper #1
Category
Points
Description
Introduction
5
The introduction must be clear and concise and be inclusive of a
brief summary of the intent of your paper. It must also provide a
formal purpose statement to set your paper up for your
reader(s).
Problem Statement
10
Fully describe the primary problem you are addressing as part
of your potential hypothetical project. Integrate
contemporary/scholarly evidence (no more than 7 years old) to
support the need for change.
Population of Interest
5
Describe your population of interest.
Key
Concepts
10
1. Introduce / explain key concepts such as: obesity, social
determinants of health, health promotion and risk reduction,
role of community health nurses.
2. Theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models
10
Describe and apply a behavioral change model that addresses
health promotion and risk reduction in this particular case
(theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models

3. discussed on Chapter 5 of textbook).
3. Planning community intervention / Funding
10
Describe the selection of the most appropriate intervention /
Describe your implementation plan. Apply collaboration /
teamwork / funding. Provide explanation. Support your answer
with evidence-based research literature.
4. Evaluate the community-level intervention
10
Describe your evaluation of the community-level intervention(s)
/ program. Explain its importance.
Support your answer with evidence-based research literature.
5. Social marketing / resources
7
Use social marketing to change health behaviors or beliefs,
social or cultural norms, or community standards to improve
health or benefit society. Explain social marketing. Mention
resources that you will use.
6. Research studies
15
7. Mention at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles related with
the topic in your paper.
Conclusion
8
Summarize the key points you made within your paper. Avoid
introducing any new information in this section.
APA formatting, scholarly writing
10
Follow APA formatting guidelines. Present a scholarly paper
without grammatical or sentence structure errors, spelling
errors, etc.
Total
100
A quality paper will exceed all of the above requireme nts.

4. Grading Rubric: Research Paper #1
Assignment Criteria
A
Outstanding or highest level of performance
B
Very good or high level of performance
C
Competent or satisfactory level of performance
F
Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Introduction
5 points
Introduction is clearly conveyed and summarizes the primary
intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included.
5 points
Introduction is conveyed and outlines the primary intent of the
paper. A formal purpose statement is included.

5. 4 points
Introduction includes the primary intent of the paper. A formal
purpose statement is included.
3 points
Introduction is vague and/or not included. The primary intent of
the paper is not conveyed. There is no purpose statement
included; purpose is unclear.
0-2 points
Problem Statement
10 points
The problem being addressed is fully described. Need for
change is clear and includes strong support of scholarly
evidence.
8-10 points
The problem being addressed is described. Need for change is
clear and includes support of evidence.
6-7 points
The problem being addressed is identified. Need for change is
touched upon and includes some evidence.
4-5 points
The problem being addressed is unclear or difficult to ascertain.

6. Need for change is unclear and/or does not include support of
evidence.
0-3 points
Population of Interest
5 points
Provides a detailed description of the population of interest.
5 points
Generally, describes the population of interest.
3-4 points
Identifies the population of interest.
2 points
Fails to identify a population of interest.
0–1 points
Key
Concepts
10 points
Provides a detailed description of key concepts.
8-10 points
Generally, describes the key concepts.
6-7 points
Identifies some of the key concepts.

7. 4-5 points
Fails to identify the key concepts.
0-3 points
8. Theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models
9.
10 points
Selects and describes an appropriate behavioral change model to
address health promotion and risk reduction in this particular
case.
8-10 points
Selects and partially describes an appropriate behavioral change
model to address health promotion and risk reduction in this
particular case.
6-7 points
Selects, but not describes an appropriate behavioral change
model to address health promotion and risk reduction in this
particular case.
4-5 points
Fail to mention and describe an appropriate behavioral change
model to address health promotion and risk reduction in this
case.
0-3 points
Planning community intervention / Funding

8. 10 points
Correctly and concisely states the planning community
intervention. Provides details.
8-10 points
States the planning community intervention, but fails to be
concise.
6-7 points
States the planning community intervention, but may have one
or two elements incorrect.
4-5 points
Fails to state the planning community intervention and/or may
have three or more elements incorrect.
0-3 points
Evaluate the community-level intervention
10 points
Correctly and concisely describes the evaluation process of the
community-level intervention. Provides details.
8-10 points
States the evaluation process of the community-level
intervention, but fails to be concise / do not provide details.
6-7 points

9. States the evaluation process of the community-level
intervention, but may have one or two elements incorrect / or
missing elements.
4-5 points
Fails to state the evaluation process of the community-level
intervention and/or may have three or more elements incorrect /
or missing.
0-3 points
Social marketing / resources
7 points
Provides a detailed description / explanation of social marketing
/ resources used.
7 points
Generally describes the social marketing / resources used.
4 – 6 points
Identifies the social marketing / resources with no explanation /
details.
2 - 3 points
Fails to identify the social marketing / resources used.
0–1 point
Research studies
15 points
Provides at least 3 research studies that support your paper.
(peer-reviewed journal articles)

10. 12-15 points
Provides 2 research studies that support your paper.
(peer-reviewed journal articles)
8-11 points
Provides 1 research study that supports your paper.
(peer-reviewed journal articles)
4-7 points
Fails to provide research studies that supports your paper. (No
peer-reviewed journal article)
0–3 points
Conclusion
8 points
Concisely summarizes key points made within the paper.
7 - 8 points
Includes summarization of points made in paper, but might not
be concise.
4 - 6 points
Provides conclusion with brief overview of primary points made
in the paper. Does not remain concise.

11. 3 - 4 points
Fails to summarize key points made in the paper. Might include
new information or conclusion that is unclear/unfocused.
0-2 points
APA formatting, scholarly writing
10 points
Writes in a scholarly manner with no grammar, spelling, or
syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting.
9-10 points
Writes in a scholarly manner with minimal grammar, spelling,
or syntax errors. Follows the rules of APA formatting.
8 points
Writes in a scholarly manner with several grammar, spelling, or
syntax errors. Breaks minor rules of APA formatting.
7 points
Does not write in a scholarly manner. Commits many errors in
grammar, spelling, and syntax. Does not follow APA format.
0–6 points
Total Points Possible = 100 points
1
Research Paper #1:
Please, review the following case study. The following
questions with guide your research paper.

12. Maria is 15 years old and 74 pounds overweight. Her father is
an uber driver who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
and cardiovascular disease. Her mother works for a cleaning
company. She is overweight with lipid disorder (high blood
levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and
triglycerides). She is taking two antihypertensive medications at
present time. At a recent health science fair at Maria’s school, a
student-led screening clinic documented Maria’s blood pressure
at 141/92 mm Hg. The family immigrated from Nicaragua 3
years ago and they do not have health insurance.
During health science fair, the following data was recorded:
56% of the students with BMI 25.0 to <30 and 18% of the
students with BMI 30.0 or higher.
Consider yourself a community health nurse.
1. Is obesity a major health issue in the United States?
2. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey (NCHS, CDC; BRFSS, 2012), how is obesity defined?
3. What is your role as a community nurse?
4. What risk factors should be explored for Maria’s family for
cardiovascular disease? Mention social determinants of health
in this case. Incorporate the concepts of health promotion and
risk reduction.
5. Would you apply any of the behavioral change models to
address health promotion and risk reduction in this case
(theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models
discussed on Chapter 5 of textbook). Describe your selection.
6. Public health nurses use statistics to demonstrate the need for
obesity program development and community interventions.
According to the most recent CDC data: What data were
identified about obesity in children and adults?
7. Is there a necessity of planning a community nursing
intervention? How will you do that? Will you work alone or in
collaboration / teamwork? Will you look for funding? How?
8. If you decide to do a community intervention. How would
you evaluate the community-level intervention(s)?
9. Will you use social marketing to change health behaviors or

13. beliefs, social or cultural norms, or community standards to
improve health or benefit society. Which resources will you
use?
10. Mention research studies that support any of the above (1
through 9) (mention at least 3 research studies in the paper).
Research Assignment # 1
Purpose
The student will read and understand the given case scenario
and further develop a hypothetical project/ paper. The student
will answer given questions that will serve as a guide for this
project. Also, the student will explain key concepts and apply
theoretical frameworks, models and/ or theories pertinent to this
case.
General directions
1. You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment
(individual assignment).
2. Your research paper must follow APA format according to
Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA)
(6th ed.). Include a cover page and headings per 6th edition
APA guidelines.
3. The research paper should be minimum of 3 pages (not
including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages
(not including the title or reference pages), single spaced, Times

14. New Roman, Size 12, and 5 references about the topic (3 must
be peer-reviewed journal articles).
Research Paper
Include the following components:
1. Introduction
2. Problem Statement
3. Population of Interest
4. Key concepts such as: obesity, social determinants of health,
health promotion and risk reduction, role of community health
nurses.
5. Theoretical frameworks of behavioral change / models
6. Planning community intervention / Funding
7. Evaluate the community-level intervention
8. Social marketing / resources
9. Research studies (at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles in
the paper)
10. Conclusion
11. References Page
MAXIMUN POINTS – 100
It accounts for 25% of your final grade