For the application assignment, you should choose a topic based on your personal

For the application assignment, you should choose a topic based on your personal experience. Think about
a severe illness that you or one of your family members had and discuss your experience. The topic
should be specific. Please do not go for common disorders such as anxiety, sleep problems, or lack of
exercise.
Topic Chosen: My beloved grandfather got PTSD after world war II.
What should be
discussed?
How do you define the disease? Explain the factors that cause the disease. Is it infectious or
non-infectious? Is it preventable or unpreventable? Are environmental or genetic factors involved in the
onset of the disease?
What medical procedures, lab tests, or radiographic tests did the doctors apply to diagnose the disease?
What were the outcomes? How did illness affect family members? Was it curable or incurable? What were
the medications, surgeries, or medical devices the doctor used for treatment? How can we prevent that?
General rules
● The assignment should be a minimum of 1,500 words, excluding the references.
● Check for originality, plagiarism, typos, and grammatical errors.
● Bring facts and statistics to back up your point of view.
● Nothing will be accepted through emails.
Style and
Organization
● Students are assessed on their ability to apply course concepts, synthesize supporting evidence,
reflect on diverse perspectives, and write cohesive paragraphs including a thesis statement that is
fully supported throughout the paper.
● The paper consists of: 1) title page; 2) five-page body; and 3) reference page. The essay
must cite at least three credible and relevant sources.
● The essay must be formatted in APA Style, including a title page, page headers, one-inch page
margins, and be double-spaced using Times New Roman 12-point font