Students take an in depth look at their future careers in regards to the seven dimensions of health and write a research paper exploring the challenges they may face I want you to write a career paper
ISSUES IN HEALTH - KIN 2305 Career Paper
PURPOSE: The purpose of this assignment is to give you an opportunity to take a very close look at your chosen profession from every health dimension. It is beneficial for you to research and understand the benefits and challenges of this profession to determine if you will be able to remain healthy in each dimension.
STRUCTURE OF WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT:
1. Introduction (no abstract required)
Introduce your chosen career.
why you are looking at this particular career?
what influences helped you make this decision?
Remember that an introduction includes and introduction to the content of the paper as well as a thesis statement or statement of purpose – what am I going to read about in this paper?
2. Using the Dimensions as Sub-headings
Use “Physical Health”, “Emotional Health” etc, as the subheadings, and under each one explain:
What are the common issues (challenges – positive or negative) within this dimension of health in this profession?
What does the literature say about the challenges of remaining healthy in this dimension? This is a RESEARCH paper on your career not an opinion paper.
What will you do to remain sound in each area of health? (be specific and reflective). The paper is about YOU in the career, not just about the career.
It must be evident that you have discussed three different concepts under each dimension (see concepts on page three of this document)
You must write about each of the seven dimensions
4. Personal Impact:
This is your conclusion. Reflect on your experience with researching and writing this paper. Discuss:
How has this exercise in critical thinking impacted you regarding your eventual professional career?
How has it impacted your personal perception of health?
This portion should be about ¼ of a page in length
FORMAT OF WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT:
7th edition APA Format
Include a minimum of 8 sources:
minimum of 4 peer-reviewed academic sources (journal articles)
you can also use textbooks or other academic material
1 source must be a website of the professional organization of your future career (MPETA, CATA etc)
other sources from non-academic material (but reputable sites) government sites, etc
Typed double-spaced, number all pages as per APA format.
Title page: title, student name and number, university affiliation, course number and name, instructor’s name, and date as per 7th edition APA format
Submit paper to Assignment folder as a WORD document only (not .pdf or .pages please)
Length: Body of the paper – 8-10 pages (from introduction to conclusion)
Please also include a title page and reference page(s) in APA format
(Check source http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ If you need further assistance with format, please contact the instructor or teaching assistant)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The use of generative artificial intelligence is considered cheating for the writing of this paper, however may be used to formulate an outline. Please include a reference for genAI if used.
You do NOT need an abstract for this paper
You can write in first person
You must use references throughout your paper to support your thoughts. Use APA formatting for in-text citations
The sources you cite in the paper must match the sources on the reference page
Be familiar with the University of Winnipeg policy and disciplinary procedures with respect to plagiarism as described in your calendar.
PLEASE have someone proof read your paper before submission. AND pay attention to the squiggly lines in word documents – they mean spelling or grammar errors that you need to correct.
The following lists represent concepts under each dimension that may help to frame your research within that dimension. We do not cover each one of them in class and this is just a jumping off point to guide your research. This list is provided for clarification of what you could discuss under each dimension.
I must see at least three concepts under each health dimension discussed in your paper.
Emotional:
Response vs. reaction Intellectual: Accepting/expressing your emotions
Critical thinking Avoid being consumed by job
Decision making Stress management techniques
Evaluation Fear of inadequacy
Growth mindset Fear of failure
Learning Imposter syndrome
Use of artificial intelligence Anxiety
Physical: Spiritual:
Fitness Use of spiritual guidance
Nutrition “Role” in life
Lifestyle (smoke/vape, alcohol, drugs) Sense of purpose, mission, passion
Immune system (fighting disease) Perspective –job, community, family
Ergonomics Inner strength
Injuries Faith in a higher power
Sleep Zest for life
Interpersonal: Environmental:
Interaction with others your profession’s impact on the environment
Social value/status of the profession air quality
You as a role model exposure to toxins
Conflict resolution responsibility towards sustainability
Family influence water/paper usage
Cultural influence noise pollution
Responsibilities to your profession/community
Use your status to promote change (activism)
Sportsmanship/Fair play
Respect for the rules
Inclusiveness
Occupational:
Change Financial Stability
Occupational Health and Safety Self actualization
Flexibility Challenge
Vision Promotion
Participate in decision making
Short-term and long-term goals
Career Paper Rubric
APA formatting /6
-page numbers
-title page
-in-text citations
-reference page
-paragraphs
-length
-headings
Spelling and grammar /5
-sentence structure
-spelling and punctuation
-readability
Content /16
-includes 3 concepts under each dimension
-reflective and comprehensive coverage of concepts
-comments on personal connection to concept and management plan
-effective use of references to support concepts
Introduction and personal reflection /2
-includes clear thesis statement in intro and comment on impact on health in future career and process of assignment completion in conclusion
References /6
-hits all required references (and quantity)
-quality of references
Total /35
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