Topic > Informational Speech: Childhood Obesity - 802

Catalino Rodriguez Unit 6 Discussion For my final project I chose to write about childhood obesity. Initially I thought it was a mistake and that the topic would overwhelm me, but as the weeks go by I feel more and more comfortable with the topic. I typically rely on an outline to write an article, but after reviewing the KUWC resource “Paper Organization Graphic Organizer” (Libby, 2010) I decided to try a graphic organizer. I hope trying something new will give different results or maybe better Eventually, as we approach unit 9, I will use a complete sentence outline like the one described in "Writing an Outline" (Gautreaux, 2011) in hopes of fleshing out my final project.1.) 2.) 3 .) 4 .) 5.) 6.) Childhood Obesity: Causes, Effects and Solutions What are some of the causes of CO? What are some of the effects of CO? Unit 6) What is the solution(s) to CO and how can we incorporate them into our lives? ConclusionNotesIntroductory paragraph for the final project including thesis statementNotesThis paragraph covers some of the most common causes of CO (sugary food, distorted food portions). , lack of activity, etc.) Notes Talk about the risk that CO causes to health and some of the most common diseases that a child develops (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) and also the psychological effects (low self-esteem, shame, poor image self, etc.) NotesOne of the biggest misconceptions when talking about obese children is that their weight is ok for their age and that they will gain weight. This paragraph will address this topic and include facts and figures to strengthen readers' understanding of...... half of the document...... https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DocumentStore/Docs10/pdf/WC/ JLibby_PaperOrganiza tionGraphicOrganizer.pdfGautreaux, C. (2011, March). Write an outline. Retrieved from https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DocumentStore/Docs11/pdf/WC/WritinganOutline_v2.p dfThe White House, Office of the Press Secretary, Presidential Proclamation - National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (2014, August). Retrieved from http ://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/08/29/presidential-proclamation-national-childhood-obesity-awareness-month-201Clements, K. (2011, February). Paragraph development. Retrieved from https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DocumentStore/Docs11/pdf/WC/Paragraphs_final.pdf Kaplan University Writing Center. (n.d.). How to write a strong paragraph. Retrieved from https://kucampus.kaplan.edu/DocumentStore/Docs11/pdf/WC/How_to_Write_a_Stro ng_Paragraph.pdf