Choose either an endocrine, or neuropathology disease for your topic. Explain in detail the pathophysiology (how it alters the normal structure and/or function of the body) on both the microscopic

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Scholarly Paper Rubric
Choose either an endocrine, or neuropathology disease for your topic. Explain in detail the
pathophysiology (how it alters the normal structure and/or function of the body) on both the microscopic
(cellular) and macroscopic level; as well as what populations (if any) are most affected by it.
Describe how the disease is diagnosed, including all specific tests, imaging studies or clinical findings that
are used.
Explain all the specific treatment modalities that may be used for it. For example: drugs, surgeries,
therapies, etc.; also include the prognosis of the disease. Also include anesthesia concerns/considerations
and how you would manage them.
Paper must have at least two references from peer-reviewed journals. You may use a textbooks in addition
to your other references.
The Paper should contain at minimum four full pages of original content, in addition to the cover and
reference pages. Regarding quoted/cited material, the paper should include less than 20% quoted/cited
material. Quotes/citations should not exceed 40 words.
Please follow AMA format.
Academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero.

Rubric Detail

| Criteria | Levels of Achievement | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| | Novice | Competent | Proficient |
| Disease Mechanism Weight 27.00% | 0.00 % There is no clear introduction or explanation of the topic as required. | 50.00 % The introduction clearly states topic, but does not fully explain the mechanism of the disease or populations affected. | 100.00 % The introduction fully describes the mechanism of the disease in both micro and macroscopic detail; along with affected populations. |
| Diagnostics Weight 27.00% | 0.00 % Diagnostics are not discussed in detail. | 50.00 % Some but not all findings are covered; or details of some are lacking. | 100.00 % All diagnostics tests/findings are covered in detail. |
| Treatments Weight 27.00% | 0.00 % There is no clear discussion of treatment/prognosis or anesthesia concerns. | 50.00 % Some treatments are not covered or are lacking detail; anesthesia concerns are not well addressed. | 100.00 % All available treatment modalities are covered in detail along with prognosis. All relevant anesthesia concerns/considerations are discussed. |
| Content Pages, Quotes/Citations Weight 10.00% | 0.0 % 2 or more but less than 3 full pages of content, or, more than 20% quoted/cited material. | 50.00 % 3 or more but less than 4 full pages, or, 20% quoted/cited material. | 100.00 % 4 full pages of content. Less than 20% quoted/ cited material. |
| Grammar, Spelling Weight 4.00% | 0.00 % 5+ errors | 50.00 % 3-5 errors | 100.00 % Appropriate sentence structure, grammar, |
| AMA Format Weight 5.00% | 0.00 % 5+ errors | 50.00 % 3-5 errors. | and punctuation with two or fewer errors. 100.00 % AMA format is followed with two or fewer errors. |

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