Rheumatoid Arthritis

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References

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Disease Report Grading Rubric

Possible Points

Points Earned

1.Disease Description (a) Name of disease or condition. (5pts)

(b) Prevalence & incidence in Michigan, US, and world. (5 pts)

(c)Relative prevalence/incidence among people over 65 years of age. (5 pts)

(d) Morbidity and mortality rates for the disease. (5 pts)

(Graphs or charts may be developed or copied )

20

a. 5

b. 4

c. 5

d. 5

2. Etiology: (causes) of the disease or condition. Known risk factors.

15

15

3. How do symptoms of this disease differ from the bodily changes associated with usual aging?

15

14

4. Describe the prevention,(5) testing (5) and treatment (5) (P, T, & T) for the disease.

15

15

5. How does the disease affect people’s daily lives and functioning, and what complications may develop?

15

15

Sources: Cite all sources using APA format. Use scholarly sources only. It should be . Peer pre-viewed published articles which contain extensive reference lists may also be used. If organizations are used, they must be nationally recognized leaders in the field (i.e., American Heart Association or American Cancer Society)

10

10

Clarity: Use correct grammar and spelling throughout the report. Each section 1-5 must be named and numbered. Section 1 has 4 parts

10

9

This rubric must be copied & pasted to paper when submitted.

Rubric must be self-graded, by student. One document is to be submitted. The report with the rubric at the conclusion.

Ten points will be deducted if the Rubric is not attached to the paper.

Total Points………………………………………………………..

100