Instructions:
1. Topic Selection: tuberculosis
Select a unique cardiopulmonary disease that interests you. Make sure to check with the instructor or the discussion board to ensure your topic is unique.
Inform the instructor of your selected topic to avoid duplication.
2. Research and Content:
Conduct an extensive literature review on your chosen disease.
Your review should cover:
Etiology: What causes the disease? Discuss genetic, environmental, and other contributing factors.
Clinical Manifestations: What are the signs and symptoms of the disease? Include information on how it presents and progresses.
Treatment Options: Detail at least three evidence-based treatment regimens. Each treatment should be supported by current research and relevant literature.
Prognosis: What is the outlook for patients with this disease? Discuss survival rates, quality of life, and factors that affect prognosis.
3. Peer Review Process:
Before submitting your final document, participate in the “Peer Reviewed” discussion.
Post your draft to the discussion board and provide constructive feedback to your peers.
Use the feedback received to revise your document. Engage in multiple revisions to ensure your work meets all the assignment criteria.
4. Submission Requirements:
Submit the following documents in the final submission:
Original Document: Your initial draft, labeled as “Original_Document”.
Peer Review Rubric: The rubric filled out by your peers, labeled as “Peer_Review_Rubric”.
Final Draft: Your revised and polished document, labeled as “Final_Draft”.
Ensure the filenames follow the specified syntax.
5. Formatting and Citation:
Adhere to APA guidelines for formatting and citations.
Include a cover page, correct in-text citations, and a properly formatted reference list.
Use appropriate headings and subheadings to clearly organize your content.
Evaluation Criteria:
Your literature review will be assessed based on the following areas:
Comprehension: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the disease process and its objectives.
Therapeutic Interventions: Describes at least three therapeutic interventions, each supported by current literature.
Analysis and Evaluation: Provides in-depth analysis and critical evaluation, with detailed insights into strengths and weaknesses.
Use of Supporting Evidence: Integrates strong, well-supported evidence from multiple sources to back up all claims.
Literature Review Quality: Research is thorough and well-documented using current and relevant sources.
Support and Justification: Justifies feedback with specific examples and evidence from the article.
Tone and Professionalism: Maintains a respectful and professional tone throughout the review.
Focus on Key Issues: Identifies and addresses the most critical issues and gaps in the article.
Clarity and Organization: Document is well-organized and clearly articulated, making it easy to understand and follow.
APA Citation and Formatting: Follows APA guidelines precisely, including cover page, in-text citations, and reference list.
