The use of pluripotent stem cells on Parkinson’s disease

Introductory paragraph that orients the reader to topic
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Provides information describing focus of paper and introduces what will be covered in the paper
Background and Significance –
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Key concepts and terms used in the current research section defined and introduced
Explains in more detail why we care
only relevant information with literature review
Demonstrates an understanding of the material
Current research or topic detail–
· Presented in logical order
· Provides examples of research/topic clearly summarized with patterns or trends discussed
· Explanation of the key findings and trends in a defined topic area
· Demonstrates an understanding of the research and findings
Conclusions –
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Describes what’s next, unresolved issues, or challenges
Literature Cited –
· Consistently uses APA format
· At least nine references, at least five of them primary scientific research (paper that actually describes specific research)
· All material (ideas, etc.) not original with the writer are cited
· Citations are properly cited within the body of the text
· All citations are complete, in proper format, at the end of the paper
· Only articles that the writer actually read and used in preparing the manuscript are cited
Format and Style of paper –
· Proper length and outline
· No spelling or typographical errors (-1 pt/ea after the first 5)
· Page numbers
· Title page (Title should be specific, informative and concise)
· Formatting of headings etc. consistent
· In writer’s own words (-1 pt for each minor occurrence, plagiarism will result in a zero).
· Paragraphs should have a topic sentence with all sentences within the paragraph supporting the topic sentence.
· All statements are smooth, comprehendible, and complete
· Appropriate tense and appropriate verb noun agreement