BACKGROUND During your study, you may have found one of the medical disorders y

BACKGROUND
During your study, you may have found one of the medical disorders you read about to be especially interesting. This assignment gives you an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned by doing some research in outside sources and increasing your understanding of one disorder.
PROCEDURE
Select a single medical disorder that affects the skeletal, muscular,
integumentary, nervous, sensory, or endocrine systems. Consult the software program Anatomy & Physiology Revealed, and determine the histology and possible imaging studies used to diagnose the disorder. 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 elements:
Definition
Method(s) of diagnosis
Symptoms and complications of the disorder
Diagnostic findings from imaging and histology
Treatment of the disorder
Methods of prevention, if any
Directions for future research
The information from this course should be incorporated, but don’t limit yourself to what you’ve learned while studying this course.
Go to http://lessons.pennfoster.com/pdf/LS5273.pdf and read the instructions for research papers.
GOAL
This assignment is designed to help you apply what you’ve learned from your lessons by researching and writing about a medical disorder you’ve studied and to give you an opportunity to demonstrate your written communication and research skills.
WRITING GUIDELINES
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. (Don’t use any fancy or cursive fonts.)
Include the following information at the top of your paper:
Name and complete mailing address
Student number
Course title and number (Anatomy and Physiology 1, SCI135)
Research project number (427318)
Read the assignment carefully and address the topic suggested. Use proper citation in APA style.
Be specific. Limit your submission to the main topic identified.
Include a reference page in APA style. On this page, list websites, journals, and all other references used in preparing the submission.
Proofread your work carefully. Check for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
GRADING CRITERIA
Your grade will be based on the following criteria: Content 40 percent Written communication 40 percent Format 20 percent
The well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest (4 points) There is a thesis statement included at the end of the introduction. (4 points) Thesis Statement: Is extremely clear and reflects in-depth understanding of the topic. (4 points) Written as a complex, focused, and correct sentence. (4 points) Gives the paper a strong, organized direction (4 points) Major points are definitely and precisely articulated. (10 points) Every major point clearly and effectively explains a part of the thesis. (10 points) Major points clearly and effectively sync with all ideas. (10 points) Each main point is explained clearly and has detailed/examples to support it. (10 points) Supporting details are clear, sophisticated, insightfully chosen, and show an in-depth understanding of the topic. (10 points) The body is organized well with transitions from one idea to the next. (10 points) The conclusion effectively brings the essay to an end. (5 points) It summarizes the main points and paraphrases the thesis statement. (5 points) Little to no spelling, grammar, and mechanical errors. (5 points) The paper is formatting according to the assignment instructions. (5 points) 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 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
Written Communication
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