Module 4 – Virtual Assignment 4 – Cardiovascular diseases and disorders
BIOL205 – Pathophysiology
Module 4 – Virtual Assignment 4
For your virtual assignment, you will research an article on Cardiovascular diseases and disorders from the website below.
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Once you have chosen an article, please read the article for understanding.
• Summarize the article in your own words. • In your article summary, describe the purpose, methods, results, limitations (if applicable) and conclusions.• Identify if further studies are needed. Your answers should be approximately 500 words and follow APA format: include a title page, 1”margins, 12-point font, double spaced, APA citations and reference page.
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Once you have chosen an article, please read the article for understanding.
- Summarize the article in your own words.
- In your article summary, describe the purpose, methods, results, limitations (if applicable) and conclusions.
- Identify if further studies are needed.
Your answers should be approximately 500 words and follow APA format: include a title page, 1”margins, 12-point font, double spaced, APA citations and reference page.
See the grading rubric below.
| BIOL205 – Virtual Assignment 4 – Grading Rubric | |||||
| Criteria | Exceeds Expectations | Meets Expectations | Needs Improvement | Points | |
| Content 80 points | 72-80 points The summary covers all required content appropriately and accurately; shows full understanding of the content and overall biology. | 56-71 points 1 area of content was not covered appropriately or adequately; shows partial understanding of the content and overall biology. | 0-55 points 2 or more areas of content were not covered appropriately or adequately; shows minimal understanding of the content and overall biology. | ||
| Spelling, Grammar, Mechanics Word Count Clarity 10 points | 9-10 points 0-1 spelling/grammar errors. Project is free of errors in areas of spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The project meets the word count and the writing is clear and eaasy to read and understand. | 7-8 points 2 -3 spelling/grammar errors. Project contains some errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The project nearly meets the word count (within 10%) and mostly clear and easy to read and understand. | 0-6 points 4 or more spelling/grammar errors. Project contains significant errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation making the project difficult to read and/or understand. The word count is off by more than 10%. | ||
| Research, Citations, and APA Format 10 points | 9-10 points 0-1 APA errors. Demonstrates excellent understanding of information literacy to evaluate, interpret and integrate research from outside resources. APA format is fully applied to in-text citations and references. | 7-8 points 2-3 APA errors. Demonstrates adequate understanding of information literacy to evaluate, interpret and integrate research from outside sources, but may contain some minor errors. APA format is mostly applied to in-text citations and references. | 0-6 points 4 or more APA errors. Does not demonstrate understanding of information literacy to evaluate, interpret and integrate research from outside sources. May contain significant APA errors. APA format is not applied to in-text citations and/or references. | ||
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