MY TOPIC: ALZHEIMERS DIEASE

MY TOPIC: ALZHEIMERS DIEASE

Based on your research and what you are learning in class, please write an APA formatted paper focusing on a particular disease or disorder involving the organ systems covered in A&P 2.  You can choose diseases or disorders of nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive or lymphatic systems.   The paper must be a minimum of 2 pages and no longer than 3 pages.  The page count does not include the Title Page, Abstract, and References sections.

1)                     Include the following information in your paper;

·      Title Page (separate page)

·      Abstract (separate page)

·      which organs are involved

·      disease process

·      which population is most affected

·      signs and symptoms

·      how it is diagnosed

·      treatment/cure/prevention

·      and anything else you feel will help the class understand your chosen topic

·      Reference Page (separate page)

2)                     Format            

·      All submissions must be typed

·      APA format only.

·      2-3 pages not including cover, abstract, and references

3)                     References/Resources

·      Utilize 3 or more journal articles, there is a minimum of three resources required to have the paper read for a grade.

·      Academic/professional journals only

·      Citations fromsites such as WIKIPEDIA or “ASK.com” will not be considered valid.

5)                     Important Term Paper Dates

·      Monday of Week 2 - Topic of Paper Due (choose topic under discussion tab in Blackboard by 6:30 pm)  Topics are on a first come first serve basis. Duplicate topics will not be accepted.

·      Monday of Week 4 -                   Final Paper Due (email submission & hard copy – by 6:30 pm)