- Write an essay that analyzes “The role of any chosen pathogen in human health and disease and public health”
- Using the knowledge you have gained throughout this course, your final paper must include the following:
- Appropriate microscopic, cultivation and non-cultivation methods for the chosen pathogen
- Importance of plasmids in bacterial genetics and in genetic engineering
- Human / microbe relationships
- Analysis of the virulence factors of microorganisms (include public health importance)
- Prevention and treatments strategies
Requirements
- Essay should be a minimum of 1000 words.
- The paper you submit must be your own work.
- The viewpoint and purpose of this Assignment should be clearly established and sustained.
- Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
- Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
- Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
- Follow APA style format, including Times New Roman 12 point font and double spacing.
- Include a minimum of five references, one of which should be your textbook. All internet sources must be original articles or government resources. Wikipedia or other non-peer reviewed resources are not acceptable.
- Include a title page and reference page.
- Use APA style for all citations.
- More details can be found in the GEL 1.1 Universal Writing Rubric, in the Writing Center, and within the document in Course Documents named “Writing Center Resources.”
