Week 3: Making Connections: News or Journal Summary

Week 3: Discussion - 3

Discussion about T cells and B cells and vaccines.

Click on https://www.vaccines.gov/basics/work/preventionLinks to an external site. to learn the basics about how a vaccine works.

Discussion Assignment:

Explain the difference between basic T cells and B cells as they relate to a vaccine. Additionally, briefly explain the interplay between the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system and the inflammatory mediators.

Week 3: Making Connections: News or Journal Summary

As a learner in Pathophysiology, it's important to take the information you are absorbing from your coursework and connect it to real life. Throughout the semester, you will be invited to make connections by locating, reviewing, and summarizing current and relevant journal articles.

Use the following link to learn how to find and evaluate an online source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/online-health-information-it-reliable#whereLinks to an external site.

: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/online-health-information-it-reliable#whereLinks to an external site.

Please follow the instructions below:

1. Locate a current (medical or scientific) news or journal article based on one of the topics listed below:
   • Inflammatory Response (ch 6)
   • Antibodies/Antigens (ch 7)
   • Type II Hypersensitivity (ch 8)
   • Type IV Hypersensitivity (ch 8)
     Note: As you read through the article, think about how it connects to Pathophysiology and why is it relevant.
2. Provide a write-up summarizing the article. Within your document, include how the information connects to Pathophysiology, and why it is relevant.
3. Aim to include 150 - 200 words in the summary.
4. Remember to cite your source(s) in APA Format!

Rubric

News/Journal Project_SCI225

News/Journal Project_SCI225

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent (50%)Details in the article capture important information about the topic, and increase the audience understanding.	10 to >8.0 pts Exemplary Meets all guidelines with no errors. 8 to >7.0 pts Accomplished Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors. 7 to >6.0 pts Acceptable Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors. 6 to >0.0 pts Inadequate Does not meet the guidelines 0 pts No Submission	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation (25%)All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented.	5 to >4.5 pts Exemplary Meets all guidelines with no errors. 4.5 to >3.75 pts Accomplished Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors. 3.75 to >2.5 pts Acceptable Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors. 2.5 to >0.0 pts Inadequate Does not meet the guidelines 0 pts No Submission	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength (25%)Submission meets the length requirement outlined in the assignment description.	5 to >4.5 pts Exemplary Meets all guidelines with no errors. 4.5 to >3.75 pts Accomplished Meets all guidelines; contains minor errors. 3.75 to >2.5 pts Acceptable Meets some of the guidelines; contains major errors. 2.5 to >0.0 pts Inadequate Does not meet the guidelines 0 pts No Submission	5 pts