Evaluating Your Own Risk for Inherited Disease
For this Assignment you will think about your individual health and health risks. What genetic diseases or problems might you face during your lifetime? Predisposition to heart disease, breast cancer, diabetes? You may consider your own health risks or those of other individuals such as a family member or friend. Then, in a paper of 800–1,000 words, address the following issues:
Finally, visit the KU library by clicking on the “Library” link on the KU Campus homepage. Select the option to perform an advanced search. Find two references that pertain to the disease/trait you selected. Record the methods that you used to discover these sources, and answer the following questions:
Also, briefly explain whether the references support or contradict your previous conclusions.
*****This is the grading rubric you must follow:
Demonstrates a full and complete understanding of the topic.
Provides an introduction which clearly defines the scope of the project and identifies the chosen disease.
Provides an explanation of why the disease was chosen as a potential issue.
Provides specific information that would help individuals to draw better conclusions about the chosen disease (i.e., common symptoms, additional resources, etc.).
Provides an accurate and thorough description on the mode of inheritance of the selected disease. Discussion is supported with additional research.
The description takes up about half of the length of the assignment.
Thoroughly describes problems an individual would encounter when creating a medical tree and when gathering their family’s medical history.
Discusses various approaches to discussing the probability of inheriting the chosen genetic disorder with a child. Discussion is supported by additional research.
Reflects a thorough understanding on how to search the KU library and fully explains the methods used to discover at least two sources related to the topic.
Utilizes at least two references and explains whether the references support or contradict the student’s findings.
Project meets the minimum word requirements of 750 -1,000 words.
The use of accurate scientific terminology enhances the project.
APA-formatting guidelines are met.
References and citations are included and formatted as per APA-formatting guidelines.
No errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar.
The submitted project meets all assignment requirements.
Not plagerized.
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