Description
Prepare a 4-6 page research paper (APA format, the 7th edition) detailing the medical condition, Cerebrovascular Accident.
Four-to-six pages are to be of content. The cover page and References pages do not count towards the total page number.
Paper must be a Word document with the file suffix as PDF, .doc or docx. If you are using a MAC, you must convert your paper to a PDF before submitting it. Papers submitted in any other format will earn a grade of zero.
Review the rubric to see how you will be graded. The rubric can be found below and also in the submission box.
Research Paper grading criteria
Research Paper
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Introductory paragraph: Must be in your own words. Please discuss your reasons for selecting this topic.
5
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excellent
3
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average
0
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missing
5
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State the root word, prefix, suffix, and /or word element as it applies to your topic
10
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excellent
5
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average
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missing
10
pts
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Define disease / condition; always cite your source
10
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excellent
5
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10
pts
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Discuss the incidence; in the U.S. number of people affected, age group, male / female etc. Give credit to your source
10
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excellent
5
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average
0
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missing
10
pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Discuss etiology; give credit to your source
10
pts
excellent
5
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average
0
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10
pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Discuss signs / symptoms; give credit to your source
10
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excellent
5
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average
0
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10
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Discuss diagnostic tests; give credit to your source
10
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excellent
5
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10
pts
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Discuss treatments, e.g. medications, surgery, homeopathic, complimentary medicine etc.;give credit to your source
10
pts
excellent
6
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average
0
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missing
10
pts
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Conclusion paragraph; must be in your own words.
5
pts
excellent
3
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average
0
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missing
5
pts
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Grammar and mechanics; proofread and spellcheck
10
pts
excellent
5
pts
average
0
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missing
10
pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
APA format & references : cover page required, abstract optional, 4 references A MUST. Intext citations must be used/ the source must be identifed.
State the root word, prefix, suffix and / or word element as it applies to your topic.
10
pts
excellent
5
pts
average
0
pts
missing
10
pts
Total Points:
100
