Genetic
Disorder Research Paper:
Questions
You
need to find the answers to the
following questions. Use a separate note
card for each question. See page 225 of Write
Source 2000.
Don’t
forget to put the information that you need for your works
cited on the back (sources).
* What
is the name of your genetic disorder?
* What
are the causes of the genetic disorder?
* What
is the effect of the genetic disorder on the body – (how does it affect
the
whole body, what are the symptoms)?
* How
common is the disorder in the general population?
* Does
the disorder affect some population groups more than others?
* Is
the disorder more common in some parts of the world than others? If so,
where?
* What
kind of life does a person with the disorder lead?
* Are
there any treatments for the disorder?
* Is
there any other interesting information you found that you would like
to add?
Genetic
Disorder Research Paper
Your
research paper needs to have
the following:
-report
cover (with fasteners) no binders
-title
page (title, your name, date, period)
-report:
Paragraph
I: Introduction
-anecdote:
a brief story used to illustrate or make a point
Paragraphs
II., III., IV.: Body
-organize
the information you found from the questions and write them in
paragraph
form. Remember to write the information
in your own words.
Paragraph
V: Conclusion
-summarize
the main points made in the paper and end with a strong closing
sentence--one
that will make a lasting impression
-works
cited (see page 231 Write Source 2000)
need
at least 2 sources