Student

Some General Guidelines:

·         You will prepare an informational sheet about one of the above topics. 

·         The fact sheet should be written using language that would be understood by the general public.  For example, what you might see in a doctor’s office. 

·         I have included a sample to give you an idea of what I am looking for (see link at upper left).  I chose a fake disorder to write about –DHMO Poisoning.

Details (what to include; 10pts each--I look for each of these when I am grading):

·         Describe the disease – what are the symptoms?  Age of onset?  Etc.

·         Symptoms of the disease/disorder

·         How is diagnosis made?  What is the current treatment?

·         A  description of the genetic basis of the disease from what you have learned in class and through readings.  Use other sources (books, the internet) to elaborate.

·         Is this a sex linked disease?

·          Is this a dominant or recessive disease?

·          Is the disease due to a chromosomal aberration?

·         Is the disease due to a mutation in a particular gene?

·        Include figures/artwork/graphics

·        References – at least three sources of information cited.  If use websites, please include author, date and web address.

·        The fact sheet should be organized

·        The fact sheet be written using proper English grammar and spelling

·        The fact sheet should be no longer than 1 page. 

·        Be creative! 

More DETAILS:

1.        The information sheet should be no more than 1 pages in length.  Please keep it within this limit.  

2.       The font size should be 10 or 12 pt.

3.       The margins should be no smaller than 1/2 inch around, and no larger than 1 inch around. 

5.    The format can be either a single page information sheet, or a bi or tri-fold pamphlet. 

6.    Make copies of your information sheet/pamphlet for all of your classmates prior to the presentations on Dec 10th. 

PRESENTATION: