The research paper must be at least 3 pages, double-spaced, not including the reference or cover page. It must cover one from provided list of diseases. All sources must be documented with a reference page, following APA format, and include a cover page. The assignment must be free of any grammatical and spelling errors. Research information should come from peer reviewed professional journal articles. Reputable websites are acceptable as well. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.

Assignment Overview

You will be assigned disease or condition from the systems studied this term and summarize its effects upon the body. You should include a detailed description of the following components in your presentation to bring in the full picture of the disease.

General Description
Etiology
Manifestations
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Complications
Follow-up Care
Prevention
References
The following rubric includes all points that are required for the research/presentation assignment. All topic points must be discussed within the research paper and presentation. Please do not skip over a requirement. If you are unsure, ask your instructor.