RESEARCH PAPER ON COVID-19

Signature Assignment: Communicable Disease Research Paper on COVID-19

Signature Assignment Communicable Disease Research Paper  (ILO 1& 2) (PLO 2) (CLO 1-7)

Each student will write a 5-6-page research paper on an emerging/re-emerging communicable disease using at least 5 or more current credible sources, APA format, double-spaced, and 12 point font. (100 points) Include a cover page, abstract, introduction, specific details of the disease (see below), and a conclusion.  The rubric provided will help guide you through the development and implementation of the paper.

Paper should include:

PLEASE USE THE SAMPLE RESEARCH PAPER TO GUIDE YOU ON HOW THE PAPER SHOULD BE WRITTEN. PLEASE USE THE RUBRIC TO SEE HOW THE PAPER WILL BE GRADED.

Disease description:  Describe the disease including details on symptoms and significance of the disease.

History of disease:  Include a clear description of the history of the disease including origins, significant individuals involved in the discovery of the disease, and the impact of the disease.

Reasons for emergence/data:  Include multiple data points (DALY, mortality, morbidity, and risk factors) supporting the significance of the disease finding its way into the US and/or global population.  Discuss how the disease is measured.  Fully describe the reasoning behind the re-emergence of the disease (if applicable).

Methods of control/prevention:  Identify multiple methods available for the control/prevention of the disease.  Discuss surveillance of the disease and how it contributes to disease control.

References:  Citations and references should be in proper APA format.  Ample sources are cited. All claims should be supported with a professional reference.

Here are a few credible references to use. You may use any credible articles and references.

World Health Organization:   https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1

Centers for Disease Control:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Take a few minutes to review all 18 myths about coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters