MLT 1215 Hematology Research Paper

This is a research paper assignment for the MLT 1215 Hematology & Coagulation course. Students are required to write a research paper on a hematological disease of their choice, following APA format. The paper should include an introduction, discussion of signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, a summary, and references. The research must be based on peer-reviewed journal articles from the last 5 years, and the topic must be approved by the instructor. The paper is graded based on content, grammar, APA format, and references.

MLT 1215 Hematology & Coagulation
Research Paper
Objectives:
1. Write effectively using APA format.
2. Research current information using peer reviewed journal articles.
3. Apply clinical knowledge to real world settings.
Directions:
Using APA format, write a research paper discussing a hematological
disease of your choice. Topic choice must be approved by the instructor
before beginning research. References must be trustworthy and reliable.
Wikipedia is not an acceptable source. At least two journal articles are
required. Journal articles must be obtained from a peer reviewed journal
with the last 5 years. It is highly recommended that the topic chosen
incorporates new methods of diagnosis and/or treatment.
Research paper structure:
I. Introduction
II. Discussion
a. Signs and Symptoms
b. Pathophysiology
c. Diagnosis
d. Prognosis
e. Treatment
III. Summary
IV. References
Grading:
The research paper is worth a total of 100 points. The paper will be graded
based on the following rubric:
Category Excellent (1) Acceptable
(0.5)
Unacceptable
(0)
Content (35) Information is
clearly discussed
and easy to read.
Use of language
is exceptional
and properly
used. All content
areas are
addressed are
sufficiently
explained.
Information is
clearly discussed
and easy to read.
Use of language
is adequate. All
content areas are
addressed are
explained.
Information is
not clearly
discussed and
not easy to read.
Use of language
is poor and not
properly used.
Not all content
areas are
addressed.
Grammar (5) No grammatical
errors
Few grammatical
errors
Many
grammatical
errors
APA (5) Follows APA Few APA format Many APA format

format errors errors
References (5) Several good
quality
references and
journal articles
are used.
References are
properly sited
and referenced.
Few good quality
references and
journal articles
are used.
References are
properly sited
and referenced.
Missing good
quality
references and
journal articles.
References are
not properly
sited.