Criteria for success: (Grading Rubric) The microbe that this assignment should be written for is Mycoplasma pneumonia.
1. The student has thoroughly described the structure of the assigned microbe (Mycoplasma pneumonia) in detail, including the microbiological tools that would be necessary to observe the organism and virulence factors.
2. The student has thoroughly described the infectious disease caused by the assigned microbe, including conditions, duration of infection, complications, and predisposing factors.
3. All aspects concerning the interactions between the microbe and the human immune system were fully addressed. (all items or terms that are listed are described or explained in a very complete manner).
4. All aspects concerning the transmission of the assigned microbe between hosts are fully addressed. An original diagram created by the student is used to address epidemiology.
5. All aspects concerning the chemotherapeutic options for the assigned microbe are fully addressed.
6. All aspects concerning the clinical relevance of the assigned microbe are fully addressed.
7. The student can accurately interpret and communicate information using scientific vocabulary using written and/or graphical means consistently throughout the assignment.
8. The overall presentation is 100% complete, orderly, and demonstrates scholarly achievement including APA format, proper grammar, and punctuation.
9. At least 4 sources have been referenced, cited in-text, and references are from reputable sources.9. At least 4 sources have been referenced, cited in-text, and references are from reputable sources.
1 Type of microorganism you have (Mycoplasma pneumonia)
2 Gram reaction (if any), shape and arrangement
3 Virulence factors
4 How the organism evades the immune system
5 Diseases your organism can cause.
6 How your organism can spread to others
7 Ways to prevent infection
8 How your organism will be treated
9 What a nurse needs to know about your organism
10 Prepare an APA format typed essay that documents YOUR understanding of the information and how it pertains to your assigned organism. APA is 12 point font Times New Roman with one-inch margins. Include a title and reference page and 3 to 5 content pages (total 5 to 7 pages).
11 Include at least 4 APA style references from scholarly articles or resources. For each reference, you will provide an in-text citation by providing a quote or paraphrasing the author’s information. 1 Type of microorganism you have
2 Gram reaction (if any), shape and arrangement
3 Virulence factors
4 How the organism evades the immune system
5 Diseases your organism can cause.
6 How your organism can spread to others
7 Ways to prevent infection
8 How your organism will be treated
9 What a nurse needs to know about your organism
10 Prepare an APA format typed essay that documents YOUR understanding of the information and how it pertains to your assigned organism. APA is 12 point font Times New Roman with one-inch margins. Include a title and reference page and 3 to 5 content pages (total 5 to 7 pages).
11 Include at least 4 APA style references from scholarly articles or resources. For each reference, you will provide an in-text citation by providing a quote or paraphrasing the author’s information.