BCCC – Bio 203 A & P II Lecture Research Paper Assignment – 40 points (see rubri

BCCC – Bio 203 A & P II Lecture
Research Paper Assignment – 40 points (see rubric for details)
Topic approval due date: Check course schedule
Paper Due Date: Check course schedule
• Research paper topic MUST be prior approved by your instructor by due
date.
• Late approvals attract penalty points (-2 pts) and submissions (-2 pts/day
late)
• Research papers USED in ANY other semester/course within or outside the
college CANNOT BE SUBMITTED FOR GRADING, Turnitin will Flag it for
plagiarism even though its your own work, as ONE paper cannot be USED
more than ONCE.
Format Instructions:
➢ Write up 4 pages max (Plus 1 Cover Pg and 1 Reference Pg.) Total 6 pages.
➢ Spacing of 1 or 1.5, font size 11 or 12, margins 1” all round.
➢ Use APA format for references, there are instructions in the College Library for
your information.
➢ Direct quotations MUST be LESS than 10% of your paper even if correctly
cited.
➢ Research must include at LEAST 6 different reliable, scientific sources
➢ NO Abstract, table of contents or running head required for this paper
➢ Submit your paper on Canvas in the Assignment tab for Plagiarism
assessment on ‘Turnitin’ it should not be over 18% matching. If > 18% your
paper will be returned as plagiarized WITH ZERO SCORE.
➢ DO NOT send by email to your instructor, it will not be graded.
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 chose
affects the various body systems where relevant.
The following relevant and concise information must (if pertinent) be included in
your write up. Topic selection is within the systems being covered in the course
▪ Name of disease
▪ History of the disease / Demographic Data: Age, sex, race, distribution in population
▪ Anatomy of the system(s) involved
▪ Effects on other body systems
▪ Effects on other body systems
▪ Cause of disease
▪ Signs and symptoms
▪ Diagnosis of the disease
Complications, if any
Treatment options
Conclusion should include the following:
▪ Brief mention of current or proposed research that may significantly impact the disease
Prevention strategies if any
any
▪ Your insight / opinion
NOTE: you must focus on the anatomy & physiology of the disease/disorder. Discuss
the normal anatomy & physiology of the organ /system affected and then state what the
disease/disorder does to this organ/ system, and other organ systems. In other words, if
you are picking tuberculosis, Do not go all into clinical detail about TB/bacteria that causes it but
how the bacteria escape our body’s defenses and its effects on the lung tissue and function.
Suggested Topics for the Paper: (Obtain Instructor’s approval of your topic)
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)
Leukemia (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
• Anemia (Sickle Cell Anemia)
• Anemia (Megaloblastic anemia)
• Anemia (Iron deficiency anemia)
• Anemia (Thalassemia)
• Malaria
• Hemophilia – pick one type
Lymphatic System/ Immune System
• Hodgkin’s Disease
• Multiple myeloma
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas
• Systemic Lupus – SLE
• Any autoimmune disorder
• HIV/ AIDS – effects on any ONE body system e.g. – CNS, CVS, Resp. Eyes
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
• Asthma
• COPD/COAD
• Whooping cough (pertussis)
• Tuberculosis
Emphysema
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
• Crohn’s Disease
• Cirrhosis
• Gluten allergy
• Hepatitis A, B or C – pick ONE
• Gluten Allergy – effects on Digestive physiology
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Colon cancer
• Effects of AGEING or Alcoholism on the Digestive System
URINARY SYSTEM
• Kidney failure – Acute or Chronic and explain physiology of dialysis
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
• STDs / PIDS – effects on the Reproductive functions
Erectile Dysfunction
Infertility in male or females (Primary or Secondary causes) – Pick any ONE option.
• Syphilis – effects on a body system (pick a system to discuss)
Others
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Any tropical disease
You need to contact your instructor with the disease that you wish to write on for
approval. ONLY ONE DISEASE PER STUDENT, so send in your requests early to get your
choice. If you wish to cover a disease that is not on this list, email the instructor for approva