Pick your Pathogen

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Instructions

Select an article on a pathogen in the last three years, apply knowledge learned in Microbiology and write a paper.

The goal for this project is:

· to make connections between concepts learned in the course and what is observed in a health care setting

· to understand real-life applications of microbiology

For this assignment, you will summarize an article about a pathogen of your choice, apply principles learned in Microbiology to your pathogen, and discuss the healthcare implications of this pathogen.

Requirements

Writing Requirements (APA format)

· Length: 2 pages (not including title page or references page) 

· 1-inch margin

· Double spaced

· 12-point Times New Roman font

· Title page

· References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)

Criteria

Article Summary: 20 pts

Article is accurately summarized with all details captured in the paper.

T his criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Information/Integration of Sources: 60 pts

All of the following criteria are met: 1) Paper includes supporting details and/or examples from lecture material and/or textbook 2) The following should be included: a) morphology and cellular characteristics, b) susceptibility to antimicrobials, c) host cells, nutritional needs, growth conditions, d) mode of invasion into the host(s) and how it evades the immune system, e) interactions with the hosts, diseases caused and body systems that are affected, f) symptoms when the pathogen infects a host, g) diagnosis and therapeutic intervention needed. 3) Connection to the health/nursing field made.

Source and Citation Requirements: 10 pts

All of the following criteria are met: 1) Minimum of two scholarly sources used (your newspaper article/publication will count as one of these sources). 2) Article was published within the last 3 years. 3) In-text citations are used in paper and there are corresponding citations on the reference page in APA format 4) Sources were accurately cited on the reference page 4. APA format is used for in-text citations and the reference page.

Grammar/ spelling: 10 pts

There are none or minimal errors in grammar or spelling.

TITLE

NAME

Article Summary

Summary of approved article in your own words (5-7 sentences)

Pathogen Information

Be sure to address the following information from the rubric. 1) Paper includes supporting details 2) The following should be included: a) morphology and cellular characteristics b) susceptibility to antimicrobials, c) host cells, nutritional needs, growth conditions, d) mode of invasion into the host(s) and how it evades the immune system, e) interactions with the hosts, diseases caused and body systems that are affected, f) symptoms when the pathogen infects a host, g) diagnosis and therapeutic intervention needed. 3) Connection to the health/nursing field made.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION SHOULD BE 2 PAGES LONG

References

Reference 1 in the current APA format.

Reference 2 in the current APA format.