BIO-308 Histology
Assignment: Research Paper
Course SLOs 1, 3, 6, and 7
Outline of Research Paper Due Date: March 9, 2020
Rough Draft Due Date: March 23, 2020
Final Due Date: April 17, 2020
GUIDELINES
Research Paper Topic:
Identify a question that you have about a disease, disorder, or illness and write a research paper regarding the histology surrounding that disease that may give you clues to answer your question. In the paper, you must discuss the pathological changes that have occurred in the tissue of the organ or structure impacted by comparing the diseased tissue to the normal (healthy) tissue. You must also discuss the complementary relationship between structure and function.
In the research paper, you will include a figure(s) of the normal tissue compared to the diseased tissue; the figure(s) must be labeled and have a legend. The image(s) of the normal tissue will be your own image of tissue that you prepare in lab. You will cut tissue using a cryostat or microtome and prepare tissues using methods learned in class for either paraffin-embedded or cold tissues. You may stain the tissue with H&E, PAS, Nissl, methyl green, Sudan black, or other stains that may be available in lab. The diseased tissue of the organ or structure may be obtained from the Internet and must include a reference. If your organ or structure is not available in lab, please choose a related organ or structure to cut and stain and include an image of your organ or structure from your lab slides.
Components of research paper:
Introductory paragraph with main idea (thesis statement)
Body of paper, including figure(s) and figure legend(s)
Summary paragraph
Conclusion
Format and Length of Paper: Double-spaced; 12 or 11 font size; 5-7 pages
References: At least 3 references, most of which must be primary journal articles, must be included; you must include the article from the synopsis assignment unless you have changed your topic and have discussed this with me. Please cite references. APA or MLA format is to be used. You must see Prof. Sophia Sotilleo or another librarian in the Library on referencing articles and library resources and have her sign off on your visit.
Your research paper must be original and in your own words. Plagiarism is not tolerated. A zero will be given if plagiarized. Turnitin will be used.
Please see Research Paper Rubric below.
Biology Program Common Rubric for Research Papers
| Research Paper | Exceeds Expectations | Meets Expectations | Approaches Expectations | Does Not Meet Expectations |
| Rubric | 90-100% | 75-89% | 55-74% | Below 55% |
| CONTENT (65%)
Clear thesis statement (main idea), logical and systematic development of thesis, supporting details and examples, strong conclusion, factual accuracy, originality, content organization -introductory paragraph, body of paper, summary paragraph, and conclusion |
The thesis is stated clearly in one sentence in a strong introductory paragraph and well developed with supporting details throughout the body. Concise summary and strong conclusion are given. The content is logical, original, and accurate. | The thesis is stated clearly in a good introductory paragraph; more supporting details could be presented. Content is accurate and logical for the most part. Content organization is adequate. | The thesis needs to be stated more clearly and developed more systematically in the body of the paper. More supporting details and examples are needed. The introductory paragraph and conclusion are not strong. | The thesis is unclear and not developed. The content is not logically or systematically presented. Most content is inaccurate or not supported with details. Major problems with content organization. No originality. |
| REFERENCES (15%)
References cited correctly in text and formatted correctly in reference list; adherence to guidelines regarding format of references and number of references. Visited the library to discuss references and tools. |
Perfect in fulfilling all directives appropriately. All references used are of scholarly quality and are important to the researched topic. Visited the library to discuss references and tools. | Contains all required elements but minor errors in formatting. References used appear sufficient. Visited the library to discuss references and tools. | Minor errors and omissions. A few references are missing and/or cited/formatted incorrectly. Some references used are not important to the topic or not good quality. May or may not have visited library. | Major errors in citations and formatting and omissions. Did not follow guidelines. Most references used are not important and poor quality or completely lacking references. Did not visit library for references and tools. |
| MECHANICS OF WRITING (20%)
Adherence to guidelines regarding page length, fonts, spacing, margins, cover page; correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; sentence structure (well-structured and varied); transitions (logical flow and connection of ideas); sequencing (logical order); proper language |
Paper is clear and well written. Guidelines met completely. Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Well-structured, clear, concise, and varied sentences. Logical and cohesive organization. | Minor errors in guidelines, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Average organization, some areas could be better organized. | Several elements in guidelines not met. Major grammatical and spelling errors. Improper use of language. Several areas could be better organized. Little to no cohesion. | Guidelines not met. Unclear. Poor organization. Not cohesive. Major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and language usage. |
| Totals for columns |
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