Marvel Case Studies
Case studies Spring 2011 (60 points)
Each illness is caused by a bacterium (NOT viral)
Choose one of the three cases and complete the assignment by following the guidelines.
Write a typed, well constructed (complete sentences, proper grammar) report of not more than three double spaced pages (4 points).
Devote at least one paragraph to answering each of the 6 questions. (8 points each)
Include a reference section with at least 4 citations including at least one published reference. Use resources such as microbiology text books, encyclopedias, HCC Library databases (e.g. Pro Quest Biology, Pro Quest Nursing) journals and online medical sites to research these questions. Indicate the source of information you found in ACS or MLA format. Do not forget to include in-text citations every time you borrow someone’s idea, even if you paraphrased it. Be sure to include the publication date. Comment on the reliability of the source (why you think this source is reliable) under each reference. (8 points) …show more content…
However, in science writing, direct quotes are seldom used. Instead, paraphrase the information in the reference, and supply the citation. In the case of plagiarism, all students involved will receive a “0” on this assignment. Thereafter, plagiarism will be handled according to the College’s Academic Honesty Policy, with possible failure of the course and suspension from the College.
Please submit your case studies through the SafeAssign on the CE6 and bring a hard copy to
Each illness is caused by a bacterium (NOT viral)
Choose one of the three cases and complete the assignment by following the guidelines.
Write a typed, well constructed (complete sentences, proper grammar) report of not more than three double spaced pages (4 points).
Devote at least one paragraph to answering each of the 6 questions. (8 points each)
Include a reference section with at least 4 citations including at least one published reference. Use resources such as microbiology text books, encyclopedias, HCC Library databases (e.g. Pro Quest Biology, Pro Quest Nursing) journals and online medical sites to research these questions. Indicate the source of information you found in ACS or MLA format. Do not forget to include in-text citations every time you borrow someone’s idea, even if you paraphrased it. Be sure to include the publication date. Comment on the reliability of the source (why you think this source is reliable) under each reference. (8 points) …show more content…
However, in science writing, direct quotes are seldom used. Instead, paraphrase the information in the reference, and supply the citation. In the case of plagiarism, all students involved will receive a “0” on this assignment. Thereafter, plagiarism will be handled according to the College’s Academic Honesty Policy, with possible failure of the course and suspension from the College.
Please submit your case studies through the SafeAssign on the CE6 and bring a hard copy to