Description of assignment:

The project offers students the chance to conduct research on a specific microbial disease (Bacteria, protozoa, viruses, etc.) using the criteria outlined in the table below.

Steps for Completion:

1.     Choose an infection from the list provided.

2.     Reserve your chosen topic on the signup sheet.

3.     Start working on the project early.

·       Include a cover page.

·       The paper should be a minimum of 4-5 pages [excluding references and cover page]

·       Each section of paper needs to be labeled with the corresponding criteria listed on the rubric.

·       Font size: 12, Font: Times new Roman and double spaced.

·       Follow APA format guidelines:

o   As you begin completing this project, I’d like to remind you of the importance of producing original work (Academic integrity). Please ensure that all submissions are a true reflection of your own thought, research, and understanding.

o   Avoid direct copying and pasting from courses, and instead, use your own words to paraphrase. When you refer to external materials, provide proper citations.

o   If necessary, use quotation

o   Use the following site for APA guidelines:

§  https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html

NOTE:

Any form of plagiarism or violation of academic integrity will result in the non-acceptance of the project!

Refer to the lecture schedule for due dates. Start early and tackle each component separately to ensure thorough completion.

 

 

 

 

Rubric for Research Paper

 

Criteria	No Submission	Emerging: Content is inaccurate, Lacks adequate information and poorly organized	Satisfactory: Content is somewhat vague or incomplete	Proficient: Content is clear, well organized, complete, and comprehensive	Points
Description of the microbial disease/ Identification of causative agent(s)	0	1-2	3-4	5	/5
Information on the taxonomy, historical information, general characteristics and natural habitat.	0	1-2	3-4	5	/5
Information on potential exposures, portal of entry of the causative agent(s), transmission methods, reservoir(s) & vector(s)	0	1-2	3-4	5	/5
Information on identification of causative agent(s) in lab	0	1-5	5-8	8-10	/10
Information on the disease mechanism in the human body. Identified the virulence factors and the body tissues harmed by the pathogen.	0	1-5	5-8	8-10	/10
Information on the prevention and treatment	0	1-2	3-4	5	/5
Information on epidemiology (local cases, outbreaks, global, prevalence and incidence)	0	1-5	5-8	8-10	/10
				Total Points	/50