Pathophysiology Research Assignment

Format of Research Paper
Title Page: Title of report, course name and number, instructor’s name, your name, and the date
Introduction:
Definition/description of your topic (~2-3 paragraphs): An overview of key elements related to the condition you have researched, such as history, epidemiology, populations/ages affected, transmission, and genetics, as applicable. Include presentation of key items you will further explain in the Content section.
Summarize your “discoveries” (~1-2 paragraphs). This section will cover knowledge new to you and that you found especially interesting.
Content:
Present normal functions of system(s) or organ(s) followed by details of weaknesses in the tissue(s)/structure(s) which make them vulnerable to injury or disease, especially to the medical condition you have chosen. Emphasize chemical and cellular changes to primary and secondary systems affected.
Include diagnostic methods and criteria (i.e., signs/symptoms, radiology, blood tests, specialized testing, as applicable)
Demonstrate understanding of effects on other organs and systems; this may include psychosocial issues.
Explain medical and other interventions that may alleviate the problem or its symptoms, including beneficial and adverse effects.
Discuss the usual degree of severity (i.e., short- and long-term limitations) and prognosis for recovery.
Reflection: Explain in 2-4 paragraphs the value of this project to you and to your understanding of the disease/injury processes, healing, and patient education.
Reference List: All sources cited and/or used in your research project should be listed in a reference page in the APA Style format.
Writing a Research Paper
Beginning your research
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Preparing a research assignment
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APA Style Guide
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References
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Plagiarism
Research assignments require you to use many different sources and incorporate ideas or specific information from those sources into your writing. Be sure you cite your sources, or you may be plagiarizing! Need a refresher on plagiarism? Try this tutorial on plagiarism from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Grading
Please reference the Grading and Evaluation section in the Syllabus module for overall point values for the assignments.
Please reference the My Research and Response to Fighting Disease Final Project Submission Rubric for project grading criteria.
Notes
Citations in the text and reference list are to be in APA Style format. Graphs, illustrations, etc. may be added and must be referenced in the text and on your references page.
The due dates for the research project can be found in the Course Schedule section in the Syllabus modul