Biology homework#2
Written Assignment 2: Informational BookletAddresses course outcome 4:weigh and make health-related decisions based on an understanding of the value and limits of scientific knowledge and the scientific methodChoose and research a topic related to human biology. Imagine that you are creating a small booklet that will become available at a local health clinic. The booklet should be educational and understandable by the general public. You may select one topic that relates to either homeostatic mechanisms or to a disease that may interest you because of your own health or family history. You will find a list of suggested topics below, or you may come up with your own. If you select a topic that is not listed below, discuss your topic with your instructor before beginning work.Suggested topicsHomeostasis: Hydration and exercise, adaptation of the human body to pregnancy, adaptation to cold or hot weather, adaptation to starvation and its consequences, sleep and health, or nutrition and health in children.Diseases: diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, sickle cell anemia, Huntington’s disease, colon cancer, schizophrenia, macular degeneration, hemophilia, Parkinson’s disease, osteoporosis, muscular dystrophy, or hepatitis.Assignment criteriaSelect one of the suggested topics above (you may also choose a topic not listed above).Find articles related to the topic. You can find assistance with searching for articles at the UMUC Library Subject Guides at http://libguides.umuc.edu/science.Remember that this is a booklet. Write three to four pages (double-spaced), excluding references. You may include pictures, tables and oyher material but please include all references. You should cite information in the text from at least five sources (including books, journals, and the Internet). You may not use online encyclopedias as a source more than once. Use APA style for citing references (see http://www.umuc.edu/library/guides/apa.html). All source material should be paraphrased or summarized in your own words. You should have no more than one direct short quote (less than 40 words) and no long quotes (more than 40 words) in your booklet.The sections of your booklet should include a title; an introduction that defines/describes your topic and what current/ongoing research has discovered about this topic; background information on what healthy organ system(s) is/are affected by the topic; the mechanism of action (e.g., how does the topic disrupt homeostasis? how does a disease spread and infect a person?); its symptoms and how it is diagnosed; current treatment options; and your references. You may include additional sections as necessary to cover your particular topic.Please keep in mind that the audience for your informational booklet is the general public. Your explanations and uses of evidence, illustrations, or other definitive details should be appropriate for the reader; your language should aid the reader’s understanding of the subject (including definitions where appropriate); you should use information logically, and provide conflicting evidence and research where appropriate.Guidance on how to avoid plagiarism can be found at the following sites:UMUC’s Effective Writing Program : “Helping Students Avoid Plagiarism”UMUC’s Online Writing Center : “How to Avoid Plagiarism”Indiana University’s Writing Tutorial Services : “Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It”You may find very useful the Effective Writing Center (EWC) for feedback in writing your paper. You may send your paper to the EWC using a Request for Writing Help form to receive feedback from an EWC advisor. For more information please see the Student Resource Page with links to information on writing assignments, organizing ideas, evaluating resources, avoiding grammar mistakes, and other writing issues. You will need at least 48 hours for a response from the EWC and that paper submissions are capped for each day; plan to submit your paper as early as possible.Hide RubricsRubric Name: Written Assignment 2: Informational BookletCriteriaStatement of subject is clear and concise.Overview of topic given but not clearNo introductory paragraph.Clearly explained, complete list of signs and symptoms.Some signs and symptoms covered, but may be incomplete or not clearly explainedNot coveredClear, logical explanation of why signs and symptoms appear.Some explanation attempted, but not related to observed signs/symptoms or not factually correctNot explainedComplete list of risk factors with analysis and explanation of relation of factor to the disease.Risk factors listed, but list may be incomplete or analysis not providedRisk factors not coveredDetailed explanation of maintenance of quality of life.Quality of life issues mentioned, but not covered in detail or not factually correctNot coveredIn-depth discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic toolsTools mentioned, but incomplete or not factually correctNot coveredIn-depth discussion of outcomes and prognosisMay be incomplete or factually incorrectNot coveredIn-depth discussion of at least three areas of current researchSome mention of at least one area of current research but not an in-depth discussion or some prominent research areas not coveredNot coveredIn-depth discussion of at least three areas of future researchSome mention of at least one area of future research but not an in-depth discussion or some prominent research areas not coveredNot coveredConclusion presents a well crafted statement of findingsConclusion provides an accurate statement of findingsSummary of findings not providedReferences are to the point for the topic & assist in deeper development of the subject; cites references according to designated style; all citations and clear and compelling.References are to the point for the topic and are of appropriate scientific rigor; cites references according to designated style, but some citations are unclearReferences are not of appropriate scientific rigor and/or of topical importance or sufficiently current; does not cite references in APA styleNo errors of grammar, punctuation and/or spelling1 to 5 errors of grammar, punctuation and/or spellingMore than 5 errors of grammar, punctuation and/or spellingOverall Score
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