Science Question

Students will submit a scholarly paper of approximately 5-8 pages, excluding the title
page and references. The paper must be well organized using APA 7th ed. format and
proper grammar. Please see the grading rubric for more details.
Students must select from one of the following topics:
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Alzheimer’s Disease
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Scholarly Paper Rubric
Scholarly Paper Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeDescription
of paper topic
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeAnalysis
and Evaluation of
Issues / Problems
Ratings
40 pts
Proficient
Identifies and demonstrates a
sophisticated understanding of
the paper topic. Thoroughly
describes the topic.
20 pts
Proficient
Presents an insightful and
thorough analysis of all identified
issues/problems. Rationales are
supported by strong evidence.
30 pts
Developing Proficiency
Identifies and
demonstrates an
accomplished
understanding of the
paper topic.
15 pts
Developing Proficiency
Presents a thorough
analysis of most of the
issues identified. Uses
weak evidence to support
rationale.
20 pts
Inadequate
Identifies and demonstrates
acceptable understanding of
some of the paper topic.
Incomplete description of the
topic.
10 pts
Inadequate
Presents a superficial or
incomplete analysis of some
of the identified issues.
Rationales are not supported
by evidence.
0
N
M
0
N
M
Scholarly Paper Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeRelevant
and meaningful
references.
Use of at least 4-6
peer reviewed,
evidence-based
research references
less than five years
old.
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeMechanics
and formatting
Utilizes correct
grammar and
spelling. Uses APA
7th edition format
for citations.
Total Points: 100
Ratings
20 pts
Proficient
Utilizes 4-6 peer reviewed, evidence
based research references less than five
years old. References are appropriate,
relevant, and provide powerful
connections about the topic and the
concepts studied.
20 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates clarity, conciseness
and correctness; formatting is
appropriate and writing is free of
grammar and spelling errors. Uses
APA 7th edition correctly for
citations and references.
15 pts
Developing Proficiency
Includes less than 4 peer
reviewed, evidence based
research references.
References are mostly
appropriate and relevant.
15 pts
Developing Proficiency
Occasional grammar or
spelling errors, uses APA
7th edition format for
citations and references
with some issues.
10 pts
Inadequate
Includes limited to
no peer reviewed,
evidence-based
research references.
0
N
M
10 pts
Inadequate
Contains many grammar
or spelling errors, does
not adhere to APA 7th
edition format for
citations and references.
0
N
M
Once you have completed your scholarly paper, you will create and record a PowerPoint
presentation of your selected paper topic.
Presentation Guidelines
1. All presentation slides must be referenced using APA 7th ed. format.
2. Recording and narration of the PowerPoint slides should be no more than 15
minutes.
3. Late submissions will receive a 5% penalty per day that the assignment is past
due.
4. Students may upload a media file or a weblink (such as YouTube).
5. Please see rubric for grading information.
Instructions for creating and submitting a PowerPoint Presentation with Narration
PC Users:
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Create a presentation in PowerPoint.
Use these instructionsLinks to an external site. to record narration in
PowerPoint.
Once you reach the “Preview the recorded slide show” step, export from
PowerPoint to .mp4 using these instructions.Links to an external site.
Once the .mp4 video is created, upload the file to the appropriate assignment
in Canvas, using these instructionsLinks to an external site..
Mac Users:
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Create a presentation in PowerPoint.
Use these instructionsLinks to an external site. to record narration in
PowerPoint.
Follow the “Export your presentation as a video” instructions in this
tutorial.Links to an external site.
Once the .mp4 video is created, upload the file to the appropriate assignment
in Canvas, using these instructions.Links to an external site.
Rubric
Scholarly Presentation Rubric
Scholarly Presentation Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeDescription
of the Presentation
Topic
Presentation Covers:
1) Etiology,
significance of the
problem as related
across the lifespan.
2) Epidemiology or
extend of the
problem/disease.
3) Progression/history
of the
problem/disease.
4) Incidence and
prevalence of disease
worldwide.
5) Existing
prevention.
6) Therapeutic
measures
(Pharmacological and
nonpharmacological).
7) Cultural and sociocultural
considerations.
8) Genetic
considerations.
9) Current or future
research relevant to
the problem/disease
Ratings
50 pts
Proficient
Presentation thoroughly
describes the topic and
includes all of the following
information: 1) Etiology,
significance of the problem
as related across the lifespan.
2) Epidemiology or extend
of the problem/disease. 3)
Progression/history of the
problem/disease. 4)
Incidence and prevalence of
disease worldwide. 5)
Existing prevention. 6)
Therapeutic measures
(Pharmacological and nonpharmacological). 7)
Cultural and socio-cultural
considerations. 8) Genetic
considerations. 9) Current or
future research relevant to
the problem/disease
40 pts
Developing Proficiency
Presentation describes the
topic and includes most of
the following information: 1)
Etiology, significance of the
problem as related across the
lifespan. 2) Epidemiology or
extend of the
problem/disease. 3)
Progression/history of the
problem/disease. 4)
Incidence and prevalence of
disease worldwide. 5)
Existing prevention. 6)
Therapeutic measures
(Pharmacological and nonpharmacological). 7)
Cultural and socio-cultural
considerations. 8) Genetic
considerations. 9) Current or
future research relevant to
the problem/disease
25 pts
Inadequate
Presentation provides an
incomplete description of the
topic and includes some of
the following information: 1)
Etiology, significance of the
problem as related across the
lifespan. 2) Epidemiology or
extend of the
problem/disease. 3)
Progression/history of the
problem/disease. 4)
Incidence and prevalence of
disease worldwide. 5)
Existing prevention. 6)
Therapeutic measures
(Pharmacological and nonpharmacological). 7)
Cultural and socio-cultural
considerations. 8) Genetic
considerations. 9) Current or
future research relevant to
the problem/disease
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No
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Scholarly Presentation Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeOrganization
Well organized and
creatively displays
information on the
Powerpoint.
Ratings
10 pts
Proficient
Presentation is well organized.
Material and ideas transition
smoothly between slides. Visual
aids are well designed and
informative, utilizing relevant
and appropriate graphics.
8 pts
Developing Proficiency
Presentation is mostly
organized. Material and
ideas do not always
transition smoothly. Visual
aids are generally
informative and relevant.
5 pts
Inadequate
Presentation is
disorganized and not
well structured. Visual
aids are not effective in
conveying the
information.
0 pt
No
Ma
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeMechanics
and formatting
Utilizes correct
grammar and
spelling, APA 7th
edition format for
citations, slides do
not exceed twenty
(20) slides, including
cover/title page and
reference slides.
Presentation timing is
within 15 minutes.
30 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates clarity, conciseness
and correctness; formatting is
appropriate and writing is free of
grammar and spelling errors. Uses
APA 7th edition correctly for
citations and references.
Presentation does not exceed 20
slides, including cover/title page,
and is within the 15 minutes.
24 pts
Developing Proficiency
Occasional grammar or
spelling errors, uses
APA 7th edition format
for citations and
references with some
issues. Presentation
exceeds 20 slides or
goes over 15 minutes.
15 pts
Inadequate
Contains many grammar
or spelling errors, does not
adhere to APA 7th edition
format for citations and
references, does not follow
the guidelines on number
of slides and length of
presentation.
0 pt
No
Ma
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeRelevant
and meaningful
references
Use of at least 4-6
peer reviewed,
evidence-based
research references
less than five years
old.
10 pts
Proficient
Utilizes 4-6 peer reviewed, evidence
based research references less than five
years old. References are appropriate,
relevant, and provide powerful
connections about the presentation
topic and the concepts studied.
8 pts
Developing Proficiency
Includes less than 4 peer
reviewed, evidence based
research references.
References are mostly
appropriate and relevant.
5 pts
Inadequate
Includes limited to
no peer reviewed,
evidence-based
research references.
0 pt
No
Ma
Scholarly Presentation Rubric
Criteria
Total Points: 100
Ratings