Anatomy Research Paper

All students must write a 1500 word paper that is relevant to Human A & P. The topic must be

current. Failure to submit a paper will result in an “F” for this course.

In order to complete the requirement, the following steps shall be taken:

1) Select a topic as soon as possible. Discuss this with your professor and get his approval .

2) Have a title page. Make sure to include your name, class, and time. Abstracts are required.

3) Research relevant and up-to-date articles about the subject in the library.

DO NOT use encyclopedias or books older than 2000; “The Enquirer”, “ Ripley’s Believe It or Not”, “Jerry Springer Show”, or any other general trendy magazines (reality shows) that are common on supermarket shelves, or viewed at home.

DO use journals, such as “Science”, “Science News, “Scientific American”, “Preventative Medicine”, “Lancet”, and the Journal of the American Medical Association ( JAMA ).

4) You MUST take a rough draft of your paper to the SouthShore Academic Success Center for review. The “red-lined copy, as well as your final paper, will be submitted to me at the same time. Use facts and present your information in a “matter-of-fact” manner as directly as possible.

5) See other student papers from your professor as a guide.

6) Have at least FIVE sources of information. ( No Wikipedia )

7) Site your references and complete your paper in APA format .

8) This paper may replace your lowest lecture or lab test score, except it will not replace your final exam .

9) The paper is due no later than the week of November 27th, 2017.