Q HIT 204 Disease Essay Information and Instructions Assignment Objectives: At the end of this assignment student will be able to: 1. Utilize research tools to gather information on selected disease topic. 2. Discuss and write about a disease effectively and clearly. 3. Write with correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. 4. Present information in correct APA format. 5. Create an APA Reference page. Requirements: 1. Research a disease or syndrome that is not discussed in the course textbook utilizing the SBCC library, local library or scholarly Internet-based reference articles. 2. Find at least 3 scholarly references or resources, which will be cited in the final written presentation and noted on a Reference Page in correct APA format. Remember that Wikipedia is not a scholarly reference as it is not peer-reviewed regularly, anyone can post to it and it is not updated on a regular basis. 3. Do work individually creating an original paper. Papers submitted previously to other classes at SBCC or other institutions will not be accepted. 4. Discuss in written format, at a minimum, information on disease, background, signs, symptoms, and treatment. On-going Research or Clinical Protocols may also be included. 5. Provide a minimum of 3 full pages of narrative (a full-page means all the way to the end per the margins and typically page measurement, which is 8 1?2 x 11). Written work or narrative does not include the cover page and/or reference page. Do not exceed 7 pages of narrative (this does not include the cover page and/or reference page). 6. Your research paper must be in APA format, which includes the title page, narrative/text of the document, header, and citations on the reference page. No abstract is required but the essay must be double-spaced on 8 1?2 x 11 page, in 12-inch font, Arial or New Times Roman are recommended. Citations / In-Text references must be in correct APA format. 7. Review information at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/Links to an external site. before finalizing and submitting work. NOTE: ADA Format tutorials are available in the Research Project Module. Rare Disease Databases https://www.rarediseases.org/rare-disease-information/rare-diseasesLinks to an external site. http://www.idph.state.ia.us/genetics/genetic_disorders.aspLinks to an external site., http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/Default.aspx?PageID=4Links to an external site., or http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/geneticdisorders.htmlLinks to an external site.. I will be checking the textbook to ensure that the disease is not discussed in this required course material. One example is Toulouse-Lautrec Disease, which is also called pycodysostosis. Rubric Disease Essay Rubric Disease Essay Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics Instructions were followed, minimum of 3 full pages of narrative, at least 3 references, and the disease not discussed in the course textbook. 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format and Style Font size correct, cover page formatted correctly, headers on other pages are correct, refrence page in the correct APA format. In-text and reference page citations are in the correct APA format. 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization Well presented, effective order with great transitions between paragraphs. Introductory and a conclusion paragraph included. 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Information Supporting details are specific to the topic and provide the necessary information 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Spelling No spelling or grammatical errors. 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts Total Points: 50 PreviousNext