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THE TOPIC IS BRAIN CANCER. 5 PAGES Bio 111/112 Lecture Research Paper Grading Rubric (Total 40 points) This is the grading rubric used by the instructor for your research paper. Read this ahead of time to understand what is needed for your paper and the points that will be awarded for each area of the paper. TO DO: 1. Learn how to use ‘end notes’ in a Word document to create your reference page (work cited). 2. Learn APA format for references. 0 - 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points Introduction: worth 12% (4 points) · title page · introduction No title page Introduction very weak Title page has few mistakes Introduction is written fair Title page has 1 mistake Introduction is written well Exceptional Title page Exceptional Introduction – captures readers attention Instructor Comments: Points Awarded: ___________ 0 - 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points Body: worth 12% (5points) · structure/organization · flow · Use of bullets, or automatic numbers in paper · Use of subheadings · No flow or no logical organization · Too much information in one paragraph, needs to be separated into more paragraphs · Repeated information is in paper · No use of bullets, automatic numbers or subheadings. · Occasional repeat of information, some not needed · The ideas are arranged logically, although occasional ideas fail to make sense together. The reader is fairly clear about what the writer intends. · No use of bullets, automatic numbers or subheadings. · No repeated information unless absolutely necessary. · The ideas are arranged logically to support the topic. The ideas usually flow easily, for the most part the reader can follow the line of reasoning. Exceptional structure and organization. Exceptional flow of one sentence to the next, one paragraph to the next Instructor Comments: Points Awarded: ___________ The next 4 areas are used for content. Total content (all 4 areas added together) is worth 50% (20 points) 0 points 1 - 2 points 3 - 4 points 5 points Describe the normal (healthy) anatomy & physiology of the major system(s) involved. Not addressed in paper · One to two areas of accuracy are questioned · Very basic coverage of system · Information provides reasonable support for topic · Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of system · Reader gains some insights · Exceptional in accuracy supporting topic · demonstrates a great understanding of system · reader gains important insights Instructor Comments: Points Awarded: ___________ 0 points 1 - 2 points 3 - 4 points 5 points Describe the causes (etiology) and risk factors of the condition. Not addressed in paper · One to two areas of accuracy are questioned · Very basic coverage · Information provides reasonable support for topic · Demonstrates an acceptable understanding · Reader gains some insights · Exceptional in accuracy supporting topic · demonstrates a great understanding; very thorough coverage · reader gains important insights Instructor Comments: Points Awarded: ___________ 0 points 1 - 2 points 3 - 4 points 5 points Explain how the body’s systems are affected by the condition. Brief description of signs and symptoms, clinical tests if relevant. (Note: this is not a clinical paper, do not give elaborate or lengthy details) Not addressed in paper · One to two areas of accuracy are questioned · Very basic coverage · Information provides reasonable support for topic · Demonstrates an acceptable understanding · Reader gains some insights · Exceptional in accuracy supporting topic · demonstrates a great understanding; very thorough coverage · reader gains important insights Instructor Comments: Points Awarded: ___________ 0 points 1 - 2 points 3 - 4 points 5 points Treatments and/or cures – now and in the future (preventative measures can be addressed in this section if applicable) Give a Very Brief description or statements only. Not addressed in paper · One to two areas of accuracy are questioned · Very basic coverage · Information provides reasonable support for topic · Demonstrates an acceptable understanding · Reader gains some insights · Exceptional in accuracy supporting topic · demonstrates a great understanding; very thorough coverage · reader gains important insights Instructor Comments: Points Awarded: ___________ 0 -1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points Spelling & Grammar: worth 10% ( 4 points) · · Frequent spelling errors (2-3 per page) · Frequent grammatical errors · Spelling errors (average 1 per page) · Grammatical errors (average 1 per page) · Infrequent spelling errors · Infrequent grammatical errors Exceptional – no grammatical or spelling errors Instructor Comments: Points Awarded: ___________ 0 -1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points Conclusion: worth 10% (4 points) · · No conclusion evident or very weak conclusion · Conclusion is weak, not covering the majority of important facts from entire paper · Conclusion summarizes most aspects of the overall paper · Conclusion not only summarizes the entries paper but has several new creative conclusions and personal insight. Instructor Comments: Points Awarded: ___________ 0 -1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points References: worth 10% (4 points) · Quality of Resources · Works cited · Paraphrasing in text · Quotations in text · No works cited or incorrectly cited · Sources used are not reliable or current · Paraphrasing or quotations not used when necessary · Works cited present but two areas are not correct · 2 - 3 reliable and current sources used · Credit given to authors about ½ of the time · Works cited present one area not correct · 4 - 5 reliable and current sources used (one must be conventional) · Credit given to authors most of the time · Works cited correctly · 6 reliable sources used (3 are conventional and 3 are internet). · All sources are current and cited correctly · In text citing is excellent Instructor Comments: Points Awarded: ___________ Reductions: Students will lose the points listed below for not following directions: · All research papers will be assessed for plagiarism on turnitin or safeassign web sites, matching should NOT be greater than 15%. · Papers with > 15- 18% matching on first check will be returned to student for corrections. · Paper will be given zero score and rejected if paper is plagiarized, no matter if properly cited. · Late Submission Paper – loss of 2 points per day late regardless of reasons · 2 points for each page over or under the correct amount · 2 points for not using proper font or spacing · 2 points for not using correct margin size Total Points: _______________ Point Reduction: _________ Final Score: _____________/40 points Bio 111, 112 Lecture Research Paper Rubric: 082015 Page 5 of 5 RESEARCH PAPER ASSIGNMENT -Made easy in 5 steps Step 1: Choose a topic Topic Meaning Why does it interest you? Anyone famous has the disease? How was it discovered? Watch clip on APA formatting List 5 features of this type of paper writing Step 2: Anatomy and physiology of the disease What system of the body does it affect What organs make up this system? How do the organs usually function to maintain homeostasis How does the disease change the functions of the organ? Are the structures also changed? How? Step 3: Treatments and complications If the disease is left untreated what happens? Which other systems might be affected? What types of treatments have been tried in the past? What are the current treatment methods? What complications arise due to treatment? Are there any ongoing researches about this disease? Step 4: Conclusion Given what you found out in your research, what do you hope for? Can you imagine any way you can make an input? Do you have any final words? Step 5: Putting it all together Review your paper At least 4 pages, (about 100 lines, 1200words) Ensure it has proper APA formatting Reference your sources. I prefer at least one from each of these: Your textbook A journal (try PubMed) A verifiable internet source Add any tables or diagrams as index Submit to Turnitin BCCC - Bio 202 A & P I Lecture Research Paper Assignment – 40 points (see rubric for details) Topic approval due date: Check course schedule Paper Due Date: Check course schedule • Research paper topic MUST be prior approved by your instructor by due date. • Late approvals attract penalty points (-2 pts) and submissions (-2 pts/day late) • Research papers USED in ANY other semester/course within or outside the college CANNOT BE SUBMITTED FOR GRADING, Turnitin will Flag it for plagiarism even though its your own work, as ONE paper cannot be USED more than ONCE. Format Instructions: ➢ Write up 4 pages max (Plus 1 Cover Pg and 1 Reference Pg.) Total 6 pages. ➢ Spacing of 1 or 1.5, font size 11 or 12, margins 1” all round. ➢ Use APA format for references, there are instructions in the College Library for your information. ➢ Direct quotations MUST be LESS than 10% of your paper even if correctly cited. ➢ Research must include at LEAST 6 different reliable, scientific sources ➢ NO Abstract, table of contents or running head required for this paper ➢ Submit your paper on Canvas in the Assignment tab for Plagiarism assessment on ‘Turnitin’ it should not be over 18% matching. If > 18% your paper will be returned as plagiarized WITH ZERO SCORE. ➢ DO NOT send by email to your instructor, it will not be graded. You are required to write a critical analysis of the disease of your choice. Included in this analysis, you will need to explain how the disease you chose affects the various body systems where relevant. The following relevant and concise information must (if pertinent) be included in your write up. Topic selection is within the systems being covered in the course ▪ Name of disease ▪ History of the disease / Demographic Data: Age, sex, race distribution in population. ▪ Description of disease ▪ Anatomy of the system(s) involved ▪ Effects on other body systems ▪ Cause of disease ▪ Signs and symptoms ▪ Diagnosis of the disease ▪ Complications, if any ▪ Treatment and side effects Conclusion should include the following: ▪ Brief mention of current or proposed research that may significantly impact the ▪ disease. ▪ Prevention strategies if any ▪ Your insight / opinion NOTE: you must focus on the anatomy & physiology of the disease/disorder. Cover the normal anatomy & physiology of the organ system affected and then state what the disease/disorder does to this organ system, and other organ systems. In other words, if you are picking meningitis, I do not want you to go too much in detail about the bacteria that causes it but how the bacteria escapes our body’s defenses and what the bacteria does to other tissues. Also note this is NOT a clinical paper on the disease. Suggested Topics for the Paper: (Obtain Instructor’s approval of your topic) Below listed systems are covered in Bio 202, so topic selection MUST be within these systems. 1. The Cell Membrane/physiology: Cystic Fibrosis and other membrane related disorders. 2. Integumentary System / Skin: common diseases, disorders and pathologies of skin including color disorders 3. Bone: common diseases, disorders and pathologies of bone 4. Joints: common diseases and disorders e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis. Etc. 5. Muscle Tissue: • Skeletal – neuromuscular junction, action of blocking agents at NMJ • Cardiac • Smooth 6. Endocrine – System: common diseases, disorders and syndromes 7. Nervous System: System: common diseases, disorders and syndromes • Brain • Spinal Cord • Autonomic Nervous System 8. General Senses 9. Special Senses: • Eye: common refractive errors, diseases and disorders including causes of blindness • Ear: common hearing disorders, including causes of deafness 10. Any tropical disease related to the above systems • Your topic for research paper must be approved by the instructor before submission, send an email request and get approval. • ONLY ONE DISEASE PER STUDENT, so send in your requests early to get your choice. IT is FIRST COME FIRST APPROVED. • If you wish to cover a disorder/ disease that is not on this list, email the instructor for approval.