Etiology and Pathogenesis . The objectives for this assignment are that students will:
Perform a literature search to locate relevant literature on a medical topic
Use a rubric to write a scholarly paper
Use professional medical terminology throughout the paper
Write the paper as if writing to a scholarly audience, using language and format befitting a scholarly paper
Utilize APA format for the paper, including cover page, abstract, headings, citations, reference list, and appendices if necessary. APA reference information can be found online at Purdue Owl (Writing Lab) at owl.purdue.edu/owl, and in many other sources.
The items to be included in your paper include:
Description of chosen pathology
Normal anatomy and physiology of the process or organ system involved
Risk factors
Etiology and pathogenesis
Clinical manifestations
Diagnostic procedures, including lab, imaging, and biopsy
Potential treatments and their costs
Prognosis and potential sequelae
Potential for self-management
Prognosis & quality of life issues for the patient, family, and community
Each of these items can be a separate heading.
6 pages
12 times Roman
