15 Aug Biology Research Paper
1.5 spacing
Tasks:
1. Choose one (1) Genetic Disease/Disorder
2. Based on the Genetic Disease chosen, describe and placed into sections:
– Cause of Disease (please ensure that the disease has a genetic component);
– Signs and Symptoms of the Disease;
– Treatment of the Disease;
– Prevalence/Statistics of the Disease;
3. The format of your assignment should be:
– 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font;
– 1.5 Spacing;
– Numbered pages;
– Cover page;
– Table of Content;
– Visual Aids
– Reference section.
Note: All materials written by others should be referenced using APA format: https://owl/purdue.edu
Marks will be awarded for clarity, consistency, quality and professionalism of your research paper and accuracy of information presented.
Content:
Name of disease
How the disease affects/changes the working of the body
Diagram of the system/systems affected
How is the disease treatment (drugs, etc.)
How prevalent is the disease (nationally and internationally)
2. Visual Aids:
Clear
Pertains to the topic
Represents what is being discussed in the theory portion
3. Overall Writing Style:
Information is divided in an organized manner, with sections being inserted for each of the tasks listed above (no. 2)
4. Research Info. Sources:
What is a credible source? – A source is credible when it is trustworthy, it is an unbiased reference backed up by real facts.
Be skeptical about information sources;
Examine the source’s and author’s credentials and affiliations;
Make sure the source is up to date;
Evaluate what sources are cited by the author
Check the endorsements and reviews that the source received
Check if the publisher of the source is reputable
5. Research Citations:
Be sure to reference external information sources using the APA guide: https://owl/purdue.edu.
