Research Paper

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Grading Rubrics

3. Final Research Project Rubric

A &P Pathophysiology Paper

You will pick a disease for your pathophysiology paper. The disease must be for one of the organ systems covered this term listed in the syllabus. Select a disease from current events that is an emerging or reemerging concern to you or people in your area. Provide local epidemiological data for the disease.

The paper must be in APA format and 2-5 pages.

Your paper must include:

Introduction to the disease and the organ system (history, signs, symptoms, epidemiology etc.) Discussion of the normal anatomy and physiology of the organ system involved (cell and tissue populations involved, organs, primary functions, connections to other body systems) Discussion of the changes to the anatomy and physiology as a result of the disease (pathophysiology) Discussion of treatment/prevention options 3 primary and at least 2 secondary scholarly sources

For information about APA formatting and citations visit the GMC Library Guide on Citation Management at http://gmcga.libguides.com/citationmanagement

Grading Rubric: Your paper will be assessed using the following criteria:

BIO 207 Rubric 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 points 0 points

Understanding of Organ system

Paper gives complete and detailed descriptions of organ system including organs, tissues, and cell populations involved, primary functions, and connections to other body systems. Information provided gained from relevant cited literature.

Paper gives adequate descriptions of organ system including organs, tissues, and cell populations involved, primary functions, and connections to other body systems. Information provided gained from relevant cited literature.

Paper gives some descriptions of organ system including organs, tissues, and cell populations involved, primary functions, and connections to other body systems. Information incomplete. Information provided largely supported by cited literature.

Paper provides inadequate or incorrect information regarding organ system including organs, tissues, and cell populations involved, primary functions, and connections to other body systems. Information incomplete and largely unsupported by cited literature.

Student did not submit.

Understanding of Disease

Paper gives complete and detailed descriptions the disease, its effect on the organ system(s) involved, history, signs, symptoms, epidemiology, and prognosis. Information provided gained from relevant cited literature.

Paper gives adequate descriptions the disease, its effect on the organ system(s) involved, history, signs, symptoms, epidemiology, and prognosis. Information provided gained from relevant cited literature.

Paper gives some descriptions the disease, its effect on the organ system(s) involved, history, signs, symptoms, epidemiology, and prognosis. Information incomplete. Information provided largely supported by cited literature.

Paper provides inadequate or incorrect information regarding the disease, its effect on the organ system(s) involved, history, signs, symptoms, epidemiology, and prognosis. Information incomplete and largely unsupported by cited literature.

Student did not submit.

Function Changes Due to

Pathology

Paper gives complete and detailed descriptions of the disease impact on the organ system(s) involved, including changes to relevant organs, tissues, and cell populations. Information provided gained from relevant cited literature.

Paper gives adequate descriptions of the disease impact on the organ system(s) involved, including changes to relevant organs, tissues, and cell populations. Information provided gained from relevant cited literature.

Paper gives some descriptions of the disease impact on the organ system(s) involved, including changes to relevant organs, tissues, and cell populations. Information incomplete. Information provided largely supported by cited literature.

Paper provides inadequate or incorrect information regarding the disease impact on the organ system(s) involved, including changes to relevant organs, tissues, and cell populations. Information incomplete and largely unsupported by cited literature.

Student did not submit.

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Organ System Interactions

Paper gives complete and detailed descriptions of the disease impact on peripheral organ system(s) including changes to relevant organs, tissues, and cell populations. Information provided gained from relevant cited literature.

Paper gives adequate descriptions of the disease impact on peripheral organ system(s) including changes to relevant organs, tissues, and cell populations. Information provided gained from relevant cited literature.

Paper gives some descriptions of the disease impact on peripheral organ system(s) including changes to relevant organs, tissues, and cell populations. Information incomplete. Information provided largely supported by cited literature.

Paper provides inadequate or incorrect information regarding the disease impact on peripheral organ system(s) including changes to relevant organs, tissues, and cell populations. Information incomplete and largely unsupported by cited literature.

Student did not submit.

Treatment or prevention

Paper gives complete and detailed descriptions of current acceptable methods of treatment and prevention for the chosen disease. Information provided gained from relevant cited literature.

Paper gives adequate descriptions of current acceptable methods of treatment and prevention for the chosen disease. Information provided gained from relevant cited literature.

Paper gives some descriptions of current acceptable methods of treatment and prevention for the chosen disease. Information incomplete. Information provided largely supported by cited literature.

Paper provides inadequate or incorrect information regarding current acceptable methods of treatment and prevention for the chosen disease. Information incomplete and largely unsupported by cited literature.

Student did not submit.

Evidence/SourcesAll sources of facts and examples fully documented and mentioned in the paper. At least 3 primary and at least 2 secondary scholarly sources. APA Format Utilized

Most sources of facts and examples documented and mentioned in the paper. At least 3 primary and at least 2 secondary scholarly sources. APA Format Utilized.

Some sources of facts and examples documented and mentioned in the paper. Some primary and secondary scholarly sources. APA Format Utilized with some errors.

No sources of facts and examples documented and mentioned in the paper. Inadequate number and inappropriate type of scholarly sources. APA Format not used or used incorrectly.

Student did not submit.

List of Possible Topics: 

1. Cancer (select a specific type) 2. HIV/AIDS 3. Rheumatoid arthritis/osteoarthritis 4. Muscular dystrophy 5. Fibromyalgia 6. ALS 7. Alzheimer’s Disease 8. Multiple Sclerosis 9. Spinal cord injuries

10. Tourette syndrome 11. Parkinson’s disease 12. Cirrhosis 13. Huntington’s disease 14. Meningitis 15. Sickle Cell disease 16. Tuberculosis