Research Summary: Evolutionary Perspective on Medical Disorders

This assignment presents a research summary on a chosen medical disorder, disease, mental health disorder, or aspect of anatomy and physiology, focusing on an evolutionary perspective. The core requirement is to demonstrate how an evolutionary viewpoint enhances the understanding of the selected topic. The summary involves thorough research, including the evaluation of peer-reviewed journal articles, and synthesis of the collected material. The assignment is structured to develop research, paraphrasing, referencing, and summarising skills. The assignment aims to develop skills in research, critical analysis, and effective communication of scientific information. The student is expected to use a variety of sources to support their work.