Genetic DisordersAlways begin with the online encyclopedia databases at NCWISEOwl. Choose Brittanica or Kids InfoBits (make sure you choose an encyclopedia article)
Other useful, trustworthy sites: National Human Genome Research Institute U.S. National Library of Medicine Genetic Disease Foundation You will also want to look up your specific disorder. When using Google look for quality web sites. Ask the following of each web site: 1. Should you use Wikipedia? (Hint: Not as a reference.) 2. Is the site current? (You want current info b/c medicine changes.) 3. Who is the author or organization that created the site? Is this person an expert? Is it a trusted organization? 4. What is the purpose of the site? To educate? To sell? To persuade? This is the information you looking for as you research:
Project Rubric 1)Name of disorder a)spelled correctly b)alternate names for disorder included c)name pronounced c1)Name of disorder a)spelled correctly b)alternate names for disorder included c)How the name was chosen d)Who/when/where/how discovered 2)Type of genetic disorder a)Specific type of disorder given with brief explanation of what that type of disorder is. (Ex. If the disorder is present because there is trisomy of 21st chromosome, explain what trisomy means.) b)Explain how the disease is inherited. 3)Chromosome/genetics graphic a)your particular disorder is represented by a graphic of a chromosome, karyotype, punnett square, pedigree…etc. b)location of genetic cause clearly marked if chromosome picture is used. 4)Symptoms of disorder explanation of all possible symptoms of the disorder. 5)Effects of disorder explanation of all possible effects of the disorder. 6)Diagnosis of individual with disorder a)explain how doctors determine a person has the disorder. b)Specific tests used in diagnosis 7)Prognosis of individual with disorder a)For example, the life expectancy of a person with the disorder, limitations they may face, etc. b)How does this disorder impact the person who has it? c)How does this disorder impact their family members? 8)Treatments/medications available to individual with disorder a)Current treatments of disorder and current treatment of symptoms b)Treatments used in the past c)Is gene therapy a possibility? 9)Current research Find at least one facility/foundation that is researching this disorder and explain what they are working towards in the future. 10)2nd graphic related to your chosen disorder 11)Summary of one great story about an affected individual or the parents/family of the affected individual (Do not just link a website to your PowerPoint.) 12) Works Cited Page a) at least five sources b) at least one of five sources from an interview c) sources properly cited in MLA format |
How do I take notes?
1. Read the information. 2. Determine what you need and write it down. Do NOT copy and paste. That is plagiarism. 3. Write in bullets or short phrases. 4. Use abbreviations when you can. 5. Keep your sources and information organized. Source Sheets are a great way to do that. In-Text Citations Help
How do I create a Works Cited Page?A Works Cited page gives credit to all of the sources you have used for your research. It prevents plagiarism and shows others that you used reliable, credible sources to support your work. Use EasyBib Choose MLA 8 Choose the type of source you are citing (web site, interview, etc.) After getting all of your citations together, organize them in alphabetical order by author last name (title if no author) on a Works Cited page. This is the last page of your document. Example of a Works Cited page How to format a Works Cited Page in Google Docs |