Directions
In a 3-page essay, answer all of the following 8 questions based on the article provided.
Use your own words to discuss the answers using information from the article.
Cite in APA format, and include an APA format reference page. Do not include the questions.
Use information from the article only to answer the questions. Be sure to paraphrase.
Questions:
What is the research problem?
Describe the hypothesis/hypotheses stated by the author(s) (or objective if hypothesis not stated).
Describe the study design.
A. Who were study participants? B. Describe the exclusion criteria, if any.
Briefly give the study results.
Did the study results support the authors' hypothesis/hypotheses? Why or why not?
What was/were the limitation(s) discussed by the author(s)?
A. What conclusion(s) did the author(s) make? B. Describe the suggestions about how the research findings can be applied. If no suggestions were given, in 3rd person describe how you think the findings could be applied.
Form and Style Guidelines for all Written Assignments
Your paper should:
be written in narrative, paragraph format
be typed and double spaced in Times New Roman 12 point type, left justified and have 1 inch margins (APA format)
include citations and references in current APA format.
Research article- Obesity Risk Knowledge, Weight Misperception, and Diet and Health-Related Attitudes among Women Intending to Become Pregnant.