Investigate a disease that runs in your family or ethnic group
Topic is type one diabetes and prevention etc.
Purpose: to investigate a disease that runs in your family or ethnic group (colon cancer, type-2 diabetes, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s Disease, epilepsy, heart disease, alcoholism, arthritis, etc.) You may also choose a disease that interests you for some other reason. Gather reliable information about the disease, and present the information in an organized, logical, and well-written paper.
Identifying a disease that runs in your family or ethnic group: Ask your mom or other family members if there are diseases that run in your family and search library databases to get more information about the disease.
Tips on how to research the disease you’ve identified
Use the following websites to find general information about the disease:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions (Links to an external site.)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medlineplus.html (Links to an external site.)
To find the genetic and dietary factors related to your disease, search using the disease name followed by the term “genes”, “causes”, “inheritance”, “risk factors” or “diet”
To find out if the immune system contributes to the disease, search using the disease name and “immune response” or “immune system.”
Tips on how to organize and write your paper Plan your research paper.docx
Suggested format of paper
Please include the following headings in your paper.
Title: should be descriptive, but not more than 12 words long.
Introduction: Briefly introduce your topic. What is the evidence that the disease is common in your family or ethnic group?You can include your personal interest in the topic. It is helpful to include a sentence that describes what you’re going to talk about: “In this paper, I will explain …”
Body of paper:
Describe the disease, including its prevalence, symptoms, general impacts on the body, and treatment
In more detail, explain what is known about the causes of this disease
Are there genetic causes or susceptibilities? Have specific genes been identified?
Is it affected by lifestyle (e.g., diet, exercise, smoking)? Explain.
Does the immune system influence the disease? (Certain conditions involve the immune system, like allergies or Type I diabetes.)
Can the disease be prevented? If so, how?
Conclusion/Analysis: What did you learn about this disease in relation to your family/ethnic group? How will the things you learned impact (or not) your lifestyle choices?
Give the Word count: approx. 800 words from introduction to conclusion. Do not include references in word count. Double space your paper.
References: List only those that you cited in your paper. References should include at least 2 scientific articles published after 2010, and 2 .gov websites. Format the references as described in the “Title and References” assignment. You may include new references not listed in your previous assignment.
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