Module 8 – Virtual Assignment 8
Deadline
See Tracking Calendar for due dates.
Directions
For your virtual assignment, you will recall what you have learned about musculoskeletal disorders. Read the following article on Epstein-Barr virus and Multiple Sclerosis.
Science - Epstein-Barr Virus and multiple sclerosis
After you have read the article, please answer the following questions.
- Explain the pathophysiology of the disease.
- Summarize the signs and symptoms.
- Explain in your own words, why molecular mimicry has a possibility of triggering MS.
- Describe how is EPV linked to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- How does the latest study encourage more studies?
Your answers should be approximately 500 words and follow the BSC APA format: include a title page, 1”margins, 12-point font, double spaced, APA citations and reference page.
See the grading rubric below.
| BIOL205 - Virtual Assignment – Grading Rubric | ||||
Criteria | Exceeds Expectations | Meets Expectations | Needs Improvement | Points |
Content 80 points | 72-80 points The summary covers all required content appropriately and accurately; shows full understanding of the content and overall biology. | 56-71 points 1 area of content was not covered appropriately or adequately; shows partial understanding of the content and overall biology. | 0-55 points 2 or more areas of content were not covered appropriately or adequately; shows minimal understanding of the content and overall biology. | |
Spelling, Grammar, Mechanics 10 points | 9-10 points 0-1 spelling/grammar errors. Project is free of errors in areas of spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The project is fully easy to read and understand. | 7-8 points 2 -3 spelling/grammar errors. Project contains some errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The project is mostly easy to read and understand. | 0-6 points 4 or more spelling/grammar errors. Project contains significant errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation making the project difficult to read and/or understand. | |
Research, Citations, and APA Format 10 points | 9-10 points 0-1 APA errors. Demonstrates excellent understanding of information literacy to evaluate, interpret and integrate research from outside resources. APA format is fully applied to in-text citations and references. | 7-8 points 2-3 APA errors. Demonstrates adequate understanding of information literacy to evaluate, interpret and integrate research from outside sources, but may contain some minor errors. APA format is mostly applied to in-text citations and references. | 0-6 points 4 or more APA errors. Does not demonstrate understanding of information literacy to evaluate, interpret and integrate research from outside sources. May contain significant APA errors. APA format is not applied to in-text citations and/or references. | |
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