SKIN RESEARCH PROJECT
Purpose:
Everyone should have an understanding of some common skin diseases,
disorders and rashes and the problems they can cause. In addition, we should all
be able to gather information and organize it so that we can present it to others.
1. Select a topic that you would like to investigate and sign up for it with Mr.
Beck. The topic that you have chosen will be yours, no one else will have the
same topic as you.
2. We will spend a class period in the library on Monday, where you can gather
information about your topic. Examples of sources that you might use could
include an encyclopedia, a medical dictionary, magazine articles, or books. Some
topics will have more information available than others.
3. Put your information together in a readable format. Specifically, you will write
a paper on the information that you will use to present to the class. Information
that you will include in your paper should include the following (and all
information must be IN YOUR OWN WORDS:
1. Name of your skin disorder, disease, etc.
2. Who discovered it and when it was discovered (if available)?
3. What causes it?
4. What are the symptoms (how does it present itself)?
5. What is the prognosis (treatment)? How effective is the treatment
usually?
6. If the disorder is contagious, how can we keep from getting it? If it is
not contagious, how could we reduce the risk of getting it?
7. Why is it important that we be informed about your topic?
**Your paper will require a minimum of 2 sources cited in APA format.
4. Present your information to the class orally using Zen PowerPoint and be
prepared to answer questions from the class regarding your topic.
5. Turn in your paper.
Timeline:
Monday Oct 11
Lesson Introduction/Database Research/Citing Sources
Wed/Thur Oct 13/14 Work time in library
Monday Oct 18
Paper Due/Presentations in Class
Skin Diseases Paper Rubric
Introduction: Describes name of disorder and origin
Uses proper paraphrasing
Grabs the attention of the reader
_____ of 5
Body Paragraphs: Written in 3rd person omniscient
Paragraphs discuss all required elements
Uses proper paraphrasing
_____ of 10
Content: Paper clearly discusses the disease/disorder
Uses proper paraphrasing
_____ of 10
Conclusion: Returns to description of intro. and adds details
Provides reader a sense of completion
______ of 5
Works Cited: At least two sources are evident
Uses proper APA format
______ of 5
Grammar/Usage: Fragments, agreement, usage, spelling,
punctuation, clichés
No use of “you” in reference to the reader
_____ of 5
Format: Typed, Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced _____ of 5
PAPER TOTAL
_____ of 45
Skin Diseases Presentation Rubric
Requirements
Points
Possible
PowerPoint-the PowerPoint consists of 10 pictures
related to the topic
Presentation – the required information is addressed
without reading from a script and questions are
answered appropriately
Works Cited –all images used are listed on a properly
formatted works cited page at the end of the
PowerPoint
10 pts
Presentation Total
Skin Disorder Project Total
30 pts
75 pts
10 pts
10 pts
Points
Earned