Rubric for Research Papers (please have a copy of this rubric stapled on top of each paper) (2)
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Rubric for Research Papers (please have a copy of this rubric stapled on top of each paper)
Item Points/Points Possible
Rubric stapled on top
/5
Proper formatting (12-pt. Times New Roman, double spaced, 4-5 pages, single-sided with 1” margins on all sides; cover page) /5
Paper is proof-read and uses complete sentences, paragraphs, punctuation, etc. /5
Proper use of citations (using APA style, with in-text citations and works cited list attached to back of paper)
*please note: automatic deduction of 100 points (i.e. all points) if no citations are used. Any question response that features uncited information will receive zero points. /10
Paper answers each of the questions included in the case study succinctly and accurately (please find specific notes from your instructor on your paper) *note that no points will be awarded for any response to a question that lacks a citation /75
TOTAL
/100
*if paper is turned in after 11:59 pm on the date of the lecture exam, 40 points will be deducted, leaving a maximum of 60 points.
Case Study A&P II Options:
Choose one of the following diseases for a student. The student must then answer the following questions:
Q1. What is the main Pathology for this disease? Who primarily gets it and why? 15 points
Q2. How is this disease diagnosed and what are the necessary laboratory findings specific to this
disease? Please include blood work, radiology and necessary clinical tools for proper diagnosis in the
medical community? 10 points
Q3. Are there any significant signs and symptoms common to this disease? Are there similar disease’s
that might get confused with this disease? Compare how you would rule in or out the difference’s
between the different diseases similar to this one?
You must write this in essay format and then you can include a grid for compare and contrast.
25 points
Q4. Is there a genetic component to this disease? And what is the like hood that it will be inherited? 10points
Q5. How is this disease commonly treated in the medical community and what is the prognosis after
treatment? Please include if there are any natural therapies accepted amongst the medical
community? (Natural therapies: massage, exercise, nutrition etc.) 15 points
Hemophilia A&B
Addison’s Disease
Hyper/hypotension
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hashimoto’s TyroiditisSickle Cell Anemia
Cushions Disease
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lymphomas
Tertralogy of felotGliblastomaDiabetes 1&2 compare/contrast
Hypoglycemia
Acromegaly
UMNL/LMNL compare/contrast
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Gigantism
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (compare/contrast 3 types)
GynomastiaHypo/hyperthyroidism compare/ contrast
Mitral valve stenosis
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Aneurysm
Hypertension
Cerebrovascular accident
Coronary Artery Disease
AIDS
SCID
Allergies
Burkitt’s lymphoma
Lyme Disease
Lupus
Asthma
Emphysema
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Epiglottitis
Dysmenorrhea
Ectopic Pregnancy
Cervical Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Breast Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Ovarian Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Gall Stones
Peptic Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Hemorrhoids
Diverticulitis
Celiac Disease
Crohn’s Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Urinary Tract Infection
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Nephropathy
Kidney Failure
Urinary Incontinence
Cystitis (Chronic vs. Interstitial)
Hypernephroma
Wilms Tumor
Granulomatosis
