The student will choose a specific genetic disorder as the basis for this paper.
The student will find at least three peer-reviewed research articles related to your topic (published within the last 5 years).
The student will select one recent news article (from within the last 2 years) related to the topic.
The student will write a 4-5-page paper (double spaced, 12-pt font, APA format, a cover page is not counted) to include the following:
Molecular basis (gene associated with the disorder)
Inheritance pattern
Prevalence (occurrence rate) of the disorder
Patient presentation (symptoms)
Diagnosis and testing
Prognosis
Treatment if known
Current research
Recent news
Future directions
Genetic issue Paper Rubric
Limited
2 pts
Satisfactory
4 pts
Proficient
6 pts
Introduction
Limited
Does not describe the disorder. Provides no insight into the rest of the paper.
Satisfactory
Provides a general description of the disorder. Provides a general idea of what the essay will include.
Proficient
General description of disorder is clear. Successfully captures reader’s attention. Provides a clear overview of what the essay will be about.
Mode of Inheritance
Limited
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. Mode of inheritance remains unclear.
Satisfactory
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Briefly explains chromosomal errors.
Proficient
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Uses terms like dominant, recessive, autosomal or X or Y-linked, etc.
Clinical Description
Limited
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. No explanation of problems related to the disorder.
Satisfactory
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Covers the basics of the disorder.
Proficient
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. A clear picture of what life with the disorder is like.
Treatment
Limited
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. No treatments or preventative measures listed.
Satisfactory
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. General description of what can be done for people with the disorder.
Proficient
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Excellent overview of treatment and how it helps.
Detection
Limited
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. No indication of how to tell is someone has the disorder.
Satisfactory
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Only mentions postnatal detection.
Proficient
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Clear explanation of both prenatal and postnatal detection.
Conclusion
Limited
Conclusion has nothing to do with the main topic. Writer’s feelings are not communicated at all. The essay just seems to end.
Satisfactory
General summary but includes new information about the disorder. Brief indication of personal feelings, but no real connections made.
Proficient
Excellent summary of the essay. Personal feelings towards the disorder are clear. Connections are made to the writer’s life.
Organization
Limited
The information appears to be disorganized. No headings. Thoughts are disjointed. APA formatting was not used at all.
Satisfactory
Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Good linking from one paragraph to the next. A few errors in formatting (APA).
Proficient
Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. Proper (APA) formatting is consistently followed.
Sources/Citations
Limited
Sources are not accurately documented.
Satisfactory
All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. Only 2 sources were used.
Proficient
All sources are accurately documented in the desired format. At least 3 sources were used.
