Instructions: Utilize other resources, including textbooks, journal articles, and primary websites, to validate your findings. Then prepare a detailed report on the medical disorder, including the following ele- ments:
1. Definition
2. Method(s) of diagnosis
3. Symptoms and complications of the disorder 4. Diagnostic findings from imaging and histology 5. Treatment of the disorder
6. Methods of prevention, if any
7. Directions for future research
WRITING GUIDELINES
1. Type your submission, double-spaced, in a standard print font, Times New Roman or Arial font size 12. Use
a standard document format with 1-inch margins. (Dont use any fancy or cursive fonts.)
2. Include the following information at the top of your paper:
a. Name and complete mailing address
b. Student number 22896408
c. Course title and number (Anatomy and Physiology 1, SCI 135)
d. Research project number (40925800)
3. Read the assignment carefully and address the topic suggested. Use proper citation in either APA or MLA style.
4. Be specific. Limit your submission to the main topic identified.
5. Include a reference page in either APA or MLA style. On this page, list websites, journals, and all other references used in preparing the submission.
6. Proofread your work carefully. Check for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
Content
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The student
Provides a clear discussion of the assigned topic or issue
Addresses the subject in complete sentences, not just simple yes or no statements
Supports his or her opinion by citing specific information from the assigned websites and any other references using correct APA or MLA guidelines for citations and references
Stays focused on the assigned issues
Writes in his or her own words and uses quotation
marks to indicate direct quotations
The student
Includes an introductory paragraph, a body, and a concluding paragraph
Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure
Provides clear organization (for example, uses words like first, however, on the other hand, and so on, consequently, since, next, and when)
Makes sure the paper contains no typographical errors
Research Paper
To complete your research project, youll write a fact-based research paper thats supported by veri- fiable information gathered from recognized sources. Your research paper may consist of one topic that you must research and develop, or it may consist of a series of questions that you must answer. As you work on your research project, you gather and evaluate information from various sources to gain enough information to thoroughly understand the topic or the questions youll answer. Then, once you understand whats being asked, you write the paper in your own words to inform the reader. Your paper shouldnt express your opinion.
Organization of a Research Project
Your research project should contain three parts, the introduction, the body, and the conclusion.
The introduction should be a short paragraph of approximately four to five sentences in which you clearly state the purpose of your paper. When writing the introduction, assume that your reader has no idea what your topic is. Your introduction will explain what your paper is about.
The body of your research paper will contain most of the information about your topic or the answers to the assigned questions. If your project consists of a series of questions, answer each question using a properly written paragraph consisting of at least four to six sentences. For example, if your project involves four questions, your paper should have a minimum of four separate paragraphs that answer the questions. Dont use numbering or bullets in your paper because the graders wont be able to evaluate your sentence and paragraph structure. Dont include the actual questions in the paper. Instead, make sure that each paragraph begins with an introductory sentence. The purpose
of the introductory sentence is to make the reader aware of what question youre answering, with- out actually writing the question. Youll then follow the introductory sentence with a paragraph or two of explanation (which is basically your answer to the question). For example, suppose your first question is, What services are provided by XYZ, Inc? Then your introductory sentence for the para- graph could be, XYZ, Inc., provides a variety of services to its clients, etc. This introductory sen- tence makes it obvious to the grader which question youre answering. You would then continue the paragraph with the explanation of your answer.
If your research project consists of a topic, youll dedicate the entire body of the paper to this one topic. In the body, youll clearly and completely explain the purpose of the research paper. To do this, add facts, details, and examples from your research. To write a clear and complete explana- tion, you should research more than one website or article. Remember, youre not writing your opin- ion. Rather, youre clearly explaining the concept and why its important, required, necessary, controversial, and so on to a reader who has no prior knowledge of the subject. Therefore, you must cover the material completely and thoroughly so that the reader gains a firm understanding without having to go to any other source of information.
