BCCC- Bio 203 Lecture BCCC- Bio 203 Lecture
Research Paper Assignment – 40 points (see rubric for details)
Due Date:
(Late submissions will attract penalty points)
Format Instructions: Length – 3- 4 pages – (not including a References and Cover Page) Double-spaced, size 12 font, margins 1” left, right, upper and lower. Use the APA format for references, there are instructions in the College Library for your information. Cite all borrowed language in quotations (not more than 10% of your paper) Research must include 6 different sources – not more than 3 internet sources Bibliography / Reference Page should be in “end note” format
You are required to write a critical analysis of the disease of your choice.Included in this analysis, you will need to explain how the disease you choseaffects the various body systems where relevant .
The following relevant and concise information must (if pertinent) be included in your write up.
Name of disease History of the disease Description of disease Anatomy of the system(s) involved Effects on other body systems Cause of disease Signs and symptoms Diagnosis of the disease Complications, if any Treatment and side effectsConclusion should include the following: Brief mention of current or proposed research that may significantly impact the disease. Prevention strategies if any Your insight / opinion
NOTE: you must focus on the anatomy & physiology of the disease/disorder. Coverthe normal anatomy & physiology of the organ system affected and then state what thedisease/disorder does to this organ system, and other organ systems. In other words, ifyou are picking tuberculosis, I do not want you to go too much in detail about thebacteria that causes it but how the bacteria escapes our body’s defenses and what thebacteria does to the lungs, bones, etc.
Suggested Topics for the Paper: (Obtain Instructor’s approval of your topic)
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM• Leukemia (Acute lymphoblastic leukemia)• Leukemia (Acute myelogenous leukemia)• Leukemia (Chronic myelogenous leukemia)• Leukemia (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)• Anemia (Sickle Cell Anemia)• Anemia (Megaloblastic anemia)• Anemia (Iron deficiency anemia)• Anemia (Thalassemia)• Malaria• HemophiliaLymphatic System• Hodgkin’s Disease• Multiple myeloma• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas• Systemic Lupus• Any autoimmune disorder• AIDSRESPIRATORY SYSTEM• Asthma• COPD• Whooping cough (pertussis)• Tuberculosis EmphysemaDIGESTIVE SYSTEM• Crohn’s Disease• Cirrhosis• Gluten allergy• Hepatitis B• Hepatitis C• Inflammatory bowel disease• Appendicitis• Colon cancer• Effects of Alcoholism on the Digestive SystemURINARY SYSTEM• Kidney failure and dialysisREPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM• STDs• PID•Erectile Dysfunction Infertility• SyphilisOthers• cystic fibrosis• Any tropical diseaseYou need to contact your instructor with the disease that you wish to write on forapproval. ONLY ONE DISEASE PER STUDENT, so send in your requests early to get yourchoice. If you wish to cover a disease that is not on this list, email the instructor for approval.