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Research Paper (50 points)

The student completely describes the pathophysiology of the disease and integrates salient concepts such as human organ body system function and homeostasis; the paper gives an in-depth analysis of the underlying causes of the physiological changes that occur during disease progression. A thorough analysis of recent theories, advances, or discoveries pertaining to the disease is included.

The information in the paper, including any in-progress research theories or ideas, is completely consistent with and supported by research published in established, peer-reviewed, scientific journals and texts.

The paper is written in an established college format (e.g. MLA, APA, CSE, etc.) and has appropriate in-text and bibliographical citations. No grammar errors are present. The paper has good readability and flow.

The student completely relates the pathophysiology of the disease to normal physiological processes and concepts. Recent (within 5 years) theories, advances, or discoveries pertaining the disease are rigorously evaluated.

Professor is BIG on references being used

recommended sites such as Peer Review or cdc/health

Students will be required to research and write a paper on a topic related to a human disease (a syndrome or condition is OK if students can describe enough relevant pathophysiology) of interest to him/her. The paper is to be a minimum of five pages double-spaced and typed. The objectives and guidelines will be discussed in class. A rubric is available online. You MUST cite all sources using a reference page and using IN-TEXT citations! Turn-it-in.com plagiarism checking will be used and any paper that has a similarity score greater than 20% will be considered plagiarized. REMEMBER: PLAGIARISM WILL GET YOU NOTHING BUT A 0!!!!

Deadlines will be:
2nd week – Topic Selection Submitted in Writing
3rd week – Reference page with at least 3 citations in proper format (optional rough draft due at this time as well)
4th week – Final Research Paper due