Addresses course outcome 4: Choose and research a topic related to human biology. Imagine that you are creating a small booklet that will become available at a local health clinic. The booklet should be educational and understandable by the general public. You may select one topic that relates to either homeostatic mechanisms or to a disease that may interest you because of your own health or family history. You will find a list of suggested topics below, or you may come up with your own. If you select a topic that is not listed below, discuss your topic with your instructor before beginning work. Guidance on how to avoid plagiarism can be found at the following sites: the (EWC) for feedback in writing your paper. You may send your paper to the EWC using a to receive feedback from an EWC advisor. For more information please see the with links to information on writing assignments, organizing ideas, evaluating resources, avoiding grammar mistakes, and other writing issues. Statement of subject is clear and concise. Overview of topic given but not clear No introductory paragraph. Clearly explained, complete list of signs and symptoms. Some signs and symptoms covered, but may be incomplete or not clearly explained Not covered Clear, logical explanation of why signs and symptoms appear. Some explanation attempted, but not related to observed signs/symptoms or not factually correct Not explained Complete list of risk factors with analysis and explanation of relation of factor to the disease. Risk fa
ctors listed, but list may be incomplete or analysis not provided Risk factors not covered Detailed explanation of maintenance of quality of life. Quality of life issues mentioned, but not covered in detail or not factually correct Not covered In-depth discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic tools Tools mentioned, but incomplete or not factually correct Not covered In-depth discussion of outcomes and prognosis May be incomplete or factually incorrect Not covered In-depth discussion of at least three areas of current research Some mention of at least one area of current research but not an in-depth discussion or some prominent research areas not covered Not covered In-depth discussion of at least three areas of future research Some mention of at least one area of future research but not an in-depth discussion or some prominent research areas not covered Not covered Conclusion presents a well crafted statement of findings Conclusion provides an accurate statement of findings Summary of findings not provided References are to the point for the topic & assist in deeper development of the subject; cites references according to designated style; all citations and clear and compelling. References are to the point for the topic and are of appropriate scientific rigor; cites references according to designated style, but some citations are unclear No errors of grammar, punctuation and/or spelling 1 to 5 errors of grammar, punctuation and/or spelling More than 5 errors of grammar, punctuation and/or spelling