Name _____________________________________________ Genetic Disorder ___________________________________________________
What are Genetic Disorders? Research Assignment – 30 pts
Go to the following website: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/whataregd/ or go to
Learn.genetics.utah.edu and search Genetic Disorders
Choose a disorder that interests you or that you want to find out more about.
A. Type a paper that includes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Name and the background information of the genetic disorder
the causes of the genetic disorder
the symptoms of the genetic disorder
Treatment of the disorder.
There is no specific length, but write a separate paragraph for each number (5 pts each).
B. Include at least 3 sources (including the Learn genetics website) from the Internet, books or research
articles. Reference your sources in the paper and include the information at the end of the paper
You can use the following website for correct citations – use APA format http://citationmachine.net
( 5 pts).
Assignment is due on March 15 (A Day) and March 18 (B) ( 5 pts for turning in on time with this paper)
Possible
Name and Background Information of the
Genetic Disorder
The causes of the Genetic Disorder
5
5
Symptoms of the Genetic Disorder
5
Treatment of the Genetic Disorder
5
References (at least 3, can be internet sources,
listed at the end of the paper in a separate
section)
5
On time
5
Total number of points achieved
30
What are Genetic Disorders? Research Assignment – 25 pts
Go to the following website: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/whataregd/
Choose a disorder that interests you or that you want to find out more about.
A. Write a paper that includes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Name and the background information of the genetic disorder
the causes of the genetic disorder
the symptoms of the genetic disorder
treatment of the disorder.
There is no specific length, but write a separate paragraph for each number (5 pts each).
B. Include at least 3 sources (including the Learn genetics website) from the Internet, books or research
articles. Reference your sources in the paper and include the information at the end of the paper.
You can use the following website for correct citations – use APA format http://citationmachine.net
( 5 pts).
Assignment is due on March 15 (A Day) and March 18 (B)