BIOL112 SP2022
DIRECTIONS
Research cardiac cells and cardiac cell regeneration. Explain what cardiac cells are, where
they’re found, what their function is; include unique characteristics and what sets them apart
from other human body cells and tissues. Furthermore, discuss the concept of cell regeneration
as it pertains to cardiac cells. Include advances or breakthroughs in current medicine that
focuses on cardiac cell regeneration.
Your sources of information must be peer reviewed in professional publications, journals,
websites, etc., and they cannot be any more than 5 years old. Do NOT use Wikipedia, social
media, WebMD, blogs, YouTube, etc.
If you find a resource online that would benefit your writing this, but the resource charges a fee
to buy/read, email me the link to the resource and I will unlock access for you.
FORMAT
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Include your name, course and section name, and the due date on the top of the first page.
Include a properly formatted citations/references page (http://www.citationmachine.net)
This should be no less than 250 words, which is one typed, double-spaced page. If it goes
beyond one page, be sure to number each page.
A running-header, abstract, and cover page are not required; however, a “works cited” (aka
reference page) IS.
Margins should be no greater than 1’ on all sides
Font size no greater or less than 12pt (Times New Roman or Arial font).
Below are a few links to databases that have free access to peer-reviewed articles.
PEER-REVIEWED SOURCES:
https://www.doaj.org/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/advanced-search?cookiesEnabled
I also recommend The New England Journal of Medicine – they have a decent number of free
articles.
* See the grading rubric for this assignment below.
BIOL112 SP2022
GRADING RUBRIC
CATEGORY
CONTENT
WRITING
MECHANICS
FORMAT
CRITERIA
POSSIBLE
POINTS
Correctly analyzes, interprets information, and articulates
intelligent responses to question prompts; synthesized an
intelligent, thought-provoking response; information came from
professional, peer-reviewed resources.
4
Free of spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors; appropriate
college-level writing skills; meets length requirements; sentences
are organized and logical.
3
Free of formatting errors; pages are numbered; name, date,
course ID is provided; there is a reference page; references are
in correct APA format; Turnitin score is deemed acceptable
3
POINTS
AWARDED
TOTAL: ________ /10