Description of assignment: The project offers students the chance to conduct research on a specific microbial disease (Bacteria, protozoa, viruses, etc.) using the criteria outlined in the table below.
Description of assignment:
The project offers students the chance to conduct research on a specific microbial disease (Bacteria, protozoa, viruses, etc.) using the criteria outlined in the table below.
Steps for Completion:
1. Choose an infection from the list provided.
2. Reserve your chosen topic on the signup sheet.
3. Start working on the project early.
· Include a cover page.
· The paper should be a minimum of 4-5 pages [excluding references and cover page]
· Each section of paper needs to be labeled with the corresponding criteria listed on the rubric.
· Font size: 12, Font: Times new Roman and double spaced.
· Follow APA format guidelines:
o As you begin completing this project, I’d like to remind you of the importance of producing original work (Academic integrity). Please ensure that all submissions are a true reflection of your own thought, research, and understanding.
o Avoid direct copying and pasting from courses, and instead, use your own words to paraphrase. When you refer to external materials, provide proper citations.
o If necessary, use quotation
o Use the following site for APA guidelines:
§ https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html
NOTE:
Any form of plagiarism or violation of academic integrity will result in the non-acceptance of the project!
Refer to the lecture schedule for due dates. Start early and tackle each component separately to ensure thorough completion.
Rubric for Research Paper
Criteria
|
No Submission
|
Emerging: Content
is inaccurate, Lacks adequate information and poorly organized
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Satisfactory:
Content is somewhat vague or incomplete
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Proficient:
Content is clear, well organized, complete, and comprehensive
|
Points
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Description of the microbial disease/ Identification of causative
agent(s) |
0 |
1-2 |
3-4 |
5 |
/5 |
Information on the taxonomy, historical information, general
characteristics and natural habitat. |
0 |
1-2 |
3-4 |
5 |
/5 |
Information on potential exposures, portal of entry of the causative
agent(s), transmission methods, reservoir(s) & vector(s) |
0 |
1-2 |
3-4 |
5 |
/5 |
Information on identification of causative agent(s) in lab |
0 |
1-5 |
5-8 |
8-10 |
/10 |
Information on the disease mechanism in the human body. Identified
the virulence factors and the body tissues harmed by the pathogen. |
0 |
1-5 |
5-8 |
8-10 |
/10 |
Information on the prevention and treatment |
0 |
1-2 |
3-4 |
5 |
/5 |
Information on epidemiology (local cases, outbreaks, global,
prevalence and incidence) |
0 |
1-5 |
5-8 |
8-10 |
/10 |
|
Total Points |
/50 |