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Research Paper – BIO 168

Goal: Since we do not have sufficient time in class to explore diseases and conditions related to the systems we are studying; the paper and presentation will allow students to investigate the anatomical and physiological basis for these diseases.

Assignment: Pick your research topic and for this assignment you will work in pairs. If there is an odd number of students in a lab section, someone may work alone on the project. Each member of the pair should turn in their own individually written outline and paper and will present an equal portion of the presentation.

TOPICS TO CHOOSE:

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis (Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid)
• Muscular Dystrophy (explain all types with a focus on one or two more common types)
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Parkinson’s
• Alzheimer’s
• Huntington’s Disease
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Skin Cancer (explain 3 types discussed in class with a focus on one or two types)
• Spina Bifida (explain all 3 types)
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Glaucoma
• Rickets
• Epilepsy
• Cerebral Palsy
• Stroke (CVA)
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Psoriasis (all types)
• Meningitis (explain all types with a focus on most common forms)
• Encephalitis
• Poliomyelitis
• Meniere’s Disease

Outline: This should be a detailed outline similar to the example provide online. Each student must submit their own outline.

Paper:  This should be at least 2 typed pages (no more than 3) double spaced using 12 point font.  The paper needs to be written in standard written English. This is a scientific paper, NOT an opinion paper. Your research paper should include anatomical and physiological information that sufficiently describes the condition or disease. You may also include current treatment options, ongoing research in the field (if applicable) and other items of interest. You should provide at least 3 reliable references. For this paper, the references may be all online references, as we will be doing some of the research during lab time. Copying and pasting from a source is not acceptable and will be considered plagiarism which will be subject to the school wide plagiarism policy. The paper should be in your OWN words with references cited where needed.  References cited should be in APA format.

Go to  http://libguides.randolph.edu/apa for information on the APA format

Presentation: Each member of the pair will present at least 5 minutes of the 10-15-minute presentation. Each member of the pair will provide the audience with one question that the audience will be able to answer during or after the presentation.  These answers will be turned in by each student as part of their presentation grade. Your presentation grade will not only be based on your presentation but also on your attention to and respect for other presentations.

RUBRIC

PAPER & OUTLINE– 50 points

(10 points deducted for each day the paper is late)

• Formal Outline submitted Online (Use your time wisely to collect information) – 10 points
  • DUE:    10/23

• Paper (Online submission due by 11:55pm)
  • DUE:    12/4
  •  Strong Paper – The paper demonstrates that the writer has explored the anatomical and physiological basis of the disease or condition in depth.  Treatment, current research, or other interesting information about the disease is included.  References are cited in the paper and at the end.

40 points

• • Average Paper – The paper demonstrates that the writer has explored the anatomical and physiological basis of the disease or condition on a basic level.  Treatment, current research, or other interesting information about the disease is included.

35 points

• • Weak Paper – The writer does not provide an adequate anatomical or physiological explanation for the disease or condition.  More than 10 grammatical or spelling errors make paper difficult to understand.

30 points

PRESENTATION – 50 points (online submission due by 11:55pm)

• DUE:    12/4    (submission box will open on 11/30)
• Content and Understanding of the disorder – 15 points
• Flow and Use of visuals (writing on blackboard or use of PowerPoint) – 10 points
• Appropriate use of notes (for example, not reading a script) – 5 points
• Timing – at least 5 minutes, but no more than 10 minutes per person – 5 points
• Each person provides the audience with one question within the presentation – 5 points
• Audience (students who are watching) will turn in answers to questions posed during each presentation at the end of the lab period – 10 points (Due: 12/9)