Description and Purpose

Getting the word out about eating disorders is essential for getting individuals the help they need. In this project, you are responsible for raising awareness about a particular eating disorder and highlighting its medical complications. To do this, you will apply what you’ve studied in Lessons 1 and 2 and use digital media to communicate your message. You will appropriately use sources outside our textbook and course materials in order to create an informative and compelling presentation that provides support resources for those with the eating disorder in question.

Areas to address

• Description of the eating disorder and population(s) it affects
• Medical consequences
• Support resources
• References section to cite your sources

Resources

Tools you can use include: 

• Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Adobe Express [previously Spark] is recommended),
• Google Slides

Regardless of the tool you use, the message, information, and citations are key. Consult the attached performance indicators to guide you in your work.

Steps for Completion

1. Choose an eating disorder to focus on and begin to research it. Start with course materials (lectures, readings – you might especially consult Taylor, K.M. (2008). Going Hungry: Writers on Desire, Self-Denial, and Overcoming Anorexia).
2. Also locate at least three peer-reviewed sources outside of our course materials. Start with the Library. 
3. Draft your campaign before jumping into any tool. Think about your intended audience (e.g., K-12 or college students? Athletes?) and be sure your message and medium are tailored to that group.
4. Gather scholarly resources from the Library Website
5. Gather copyright-friendly visual resources
   1. Unsplash
   2. Pixabay
   3. Creative Commons
6. Choose your tool and set up organized sections for all areas to be addressed
7. Keep your message clear and on-target so it’s easy for your audience to get information quickly.
   1. Your presentation text will follow APA citation format, with in-text citations and references.
   2. The resource page intended for those with the chosen ED should include citations of books, articles, and contact information for treatment facilities, etc. that deal specifically with the ED

 Design a campaign (to be used, for example, on TV, Newspapers, Magazines, Billboards, etc.) to
raise awareness of the medical complications of a specific eating disorder (ED) and develop a
presentation that consists of 12 slides (Including a title page slide, a reference slide, and a
resource slide). The slides should contain information (text) and images (e.g., photos, color in
fonts, use of animation effects, variation of font size, etc.) from independent sources (other than
the course). Reference page should be in APA format and presentation should include in-text
citations. Resource page should include books, articles, treatment facilities, etc. that deal
specifically with the ED you have chosen for your campaign. It is a page of resources for those
who might be dealing with this ED. The assignment is worth 50 points 

 

CREATIVITY

Sternberg defines creativity as a drive resulting in the production of something “both original and worthwhile” (Walden University, LLC, 2007). He suggests that creative people demonstrate non-conforming attitudes toward commonly held societal conventions that hamper their creative pursuits, as well as demonstrating a consistent drive to attend to their creative interests. Creative individuals also show a willingness to take risks as well as criticism in the interest of improving their creative work.

For this Discussion, consider the arguments made in the video in this week’s Learning Resources. Think about ways that you have addressed problems, in particular the level of creativity you may have brought to solutions. Consider whether individuals can increase their own levels of creativity.

Reference:
Walden University, LLC. (Executive Producer). (2007). Creativity. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources

Post an example either of a creative solution you developed to address a problem in your life or a creative improvement upon a solution that lacked innovative qualities. Consider the notion of whether creativity can be enhanced. Post an argument for or against this assertion and explain why. Support your argument with reference to the Learning Resources.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

Resources/References

 

• Beghetto, R. A., & Kaufman J. C. (2007). Toward a broader conception of creativity: A case for “mini-c” creativity. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the ArtsLinks to an external site., 1(2), 73–79
• Dane, E., Baer, M., Pratt, M. G., & Oldham, G. R. (2011). Rational versus intuitive problem solving:  How thinking “off the beaten path” can stimulate creativity. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the ArtsLinks to an external site., 5(1),3–12.
• Green, A. E., Kraemer, D. J. M., Fugelsang, J. A., Gray, J. R., & Dunbar, K. N. (2012). Neural correlates of creativity in analogical reasoning. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and CognitionLinks to an external site., 38(2), 264–272
• Runco, M. A. (2004). Creativity. Annual Review of PsychologyLinks to an external site., 55, 657–687.
• Sternberg, R. J. (2006). The nature of creativity. Creativity Research JournalLinks to an external site., 18(1), 87–98.

 

• Begin with a title slide including an original name for your seminar.
• Make sure to comment on all aspects of the slide including visual presentation, audio presentation, content, and rational/approach/activity.
• Provide constructive feedback to at least two of your peers addressing each of the aspects above.

 Assessment Description

1. Prepare a resume that describes your work and educational experience, in addition to any extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and professional aspirations.
2. Include a cover letter expressing your interest in the site. Make sure you have a specific name to direct the cover letter to.
3. APA style is not required; however, solid writing skill is expected.
4. Keep your resume and update as needed. Many states can require this information, so if you keep it up to date, you will not have to recreate it.