Disease Paper Directions

Be sure to use up-to-date sources (within the last 5 years).

• • Write a report on a disease of your choosing
    • There is no page or word requirement (think how much is 15% of my grade is worth?) 5 pages is good.
    • This assignment is graded based on quality of writing and ability to explain primary research
  • You must use at least five primary research articles to support your work
    • All referenced content must be cited in text and in the Works Cited section
    • No more than 10% of the paper can be referenced content (bulk of paper is explanation of primary research)
  • Common sense should be used for report formatting (sections, headers, topics, etc…)

  Write a Disease Research Review

  1. Choose a Disease: Select a specific human disease that interests you and is currently the subject of ongoing research. Ensure there is enough literature available to support your review.
  2. Define Your Scope: Clearly define the scope and objectives of your review paper. Are you focusing on the disease’s causes, treatments, epidemiology, or recent breakthroughs? Having a clear scope will help you maintain focus.
  3. Literature Search: Begin your research by conducting a comprehensive literature search. Utilize academic databases, journals, and reliable sources to gather relevant articles, papers, and studies. Be sure to use up-to-date sources (within the last 5 years).
  4. Organize Your Sources: Categorize the collected material into sections, based on the key themes or topics you plan to cover in your review. This organization will serve as the backbone of your paper.
  5. Introduction: Start your paper with an engaging introduction. Clearly state the disease you’re reviewing, its significance, and the purpose of your review.
  6. Body of Paper:Background: Provide an overview of the disease, its history, and any relevant statistics. Etiology: Discuss the causes and risk factors associated with the disease.
     Pathophysiology: Explain the mechanisms by which the disease develops and progresses.
     Epidemiology: Describe the prevalence, distribution, and affected populations.
     Recent Research: Review the most recent and significant studies, findings, and breakthroughs related to the disease. Compare and contrast different studies.
  7. Discussion: Analyze the implications of the research you’ve reviewed. Are there common trends or disparities in the findings? Highlight any gaps in the literature that need further exploration.
  8. Conclusion: Summarize the key takeaways from your review. Discuss the importance of the disease, its current research status, and potential future developments.
  9. Citations and References: Properly cite all the sources you’ve used in your paper. Follow a recognized citation style (e.g., APA, MLA) consistently.
  10. Editing and Proofreading: Review your paper for clarity, coherence, and grammatical errors. Make sure your ideas flow logically from one section to the next.
  11. Feedback: Seek feedback from peers or professors to refine your paper. Address any suggestions for improvement.
  12. Formatting: Format your paper according to the guidelines provided by your institution or the publication you’re targeting.
  13. Abstract and Title: Write a concise abstract that summarizes the key points of your review. Craft a compelling title that reflects the content of your paper.
  14. Ethical Considerations: Ensure you adhere to ethical standards, such as proper citation, avoiding plagiarism, and obtaining necessary permissions for figures or data used in your paper.

  Remember that a well-structured and informative review paper not only contributes to the understanding of a specific human disease but also demonstrates your ability to critically evaluate and synthesize research in the field.