Directions: Choose 2 diseases, one related to the cardiovascular system and one related to the GI system. Do comprehensive research using only Peer-Reviewed literature for citation.
Points Earned
Grading Criteria for Diseases Research Paper
Points
Possible
Organization
The introduction clearly presents an overview of the main topics of the paper. (1)
The conclusion clearly summarizes the main points of the paper. (1)
Content
The report includes the following items for each chosen disease
History of the diseases (2)
Cause(s) of the diseases (3)
Symptoms of the diseases (2)
Clinical tests used to diagnose each disease (3)
Treatments for each disease (3)
Morbidity and mortality for each disease (1)
Format and References
The paper should be written using APA format: 12 pt. font; written in the third person; level one headers and appropriate in-text citations. (1)
Minimum 3 credible current references (within the last 5 years) cited for each disease…according to APA format: double spaced, 12 pt. font, hanging indent (2)
Paper length on average should be 5 pages (excluding title and reference page) with no alterations to margins, font type or size.
Grammar, Punctuation/Spelling/Style
Correct spelling, grammar, usage, punctuation, and sentence structure (1)
Use Correct APA Format Your paper should include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Also, support your answers with the course’s readings and at least two scholarly journal articles. The article’s purpose is to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. Sources ProQuest and EBSCOhost are great sites to find resources. Also, write in a concise and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. Additionally, the quality of your writing dictates grading criteria. On the other hand, if you use direct quotes from books or articles, place the words you copied (use parenthesis) and cite them in-line. Also, only use sources within the five-year range.
Additional Guidelines
The quotes should be complete sentences (no more, less) and should be incorporated in your essay to illustrate your ideas. Please, cite your sources in a clickable reference list at the end. Also, do not copy without providing proper attribution (quotation marks and in-line citations). Also, write an essay format, not in bullet form, numbering, or another list format. It would be best if you use your own words. Lastly, proofread your work and run it through Grammarly for thorough confirmation.
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