Toxoplasma gondii Discussion Paper

Posted: May 7th, 2022

Toxoplasma gondii Discussion Paper
Content on Toxoplasma gondii
A. The Microbe:
Cellular features, shape, size, organelles, etc.. or genome, coat, envelope, etc for a virus
Taxonomy: classification, from domain to genus and species name, or viral classification
cultural features of the microbe. How can it be grown in culture
Pathogenicity What features of the microbe enable it to attach, penetrate, reproduce in spite of host defenses? Does it have any toxins?
B. The illness associated with this microbe. Include:
Signs and symptoms, transmission and prevention.
Origin or cause of the illness
How does the illness cause harm?
Immunity, fighting or treating of illness.
C. Case Study or anecdote EITHER interview a patient, care taker, etc. or tell or research a personal account of a patient to bring the reality of this illness and microbe to life. You may include the importance of this disease on a societal level if you don’t choose and individual account.
D. Recent medical advance in understanding the microbe, or the disease.
SOURCES. APA style preferred. Internet source– must include source: author, government, hospital or company, etc… not just address. No wikepedia or other unsourced noodle tools, the Bankier Library or the Brookdale Writing lab,. Interview subject, time and date are valid sources.
Micro Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisual PresentationPower point, Prezi, Movie or other visual
10 ptsFull Marks
Presentation includes several well chosen, clear and useful images with limited wording. Cite the image source.
7 ptsCompetent
Uses visuals but not all of them are meaningful, with some serving more for decoration than for elaboration. Most visual aids can be seen, but a few are difficult to make out. Presentation includes a good number of visual aids but also contains several word-only slides
5 ptsNot yet competent
Presentation includes visuals that do not complement the content. Many of the visuals are difficult to see. There are few visuals. The presentation is mainly words
0 ptsNo Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOral presentationInteresting and informed account
20 ptsFull Marks
Speaker presents clearly, makes eye contact and does not read to the audience. Speaker is confident with presentation and able to answer all questions.
15 ptsCompetent
Speaker presents clearly and makes eye contact most of the time but occasionally reads the presentation or looks down. Speaker is mostly confident with the presentation and can answer most questions.
10 ptsNot yet competent
Speaker reads the entire presentation, cannot be heard, or rarely makes eye contact with the audience. Speaker is not confident or has difficulty answering most questions.
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe MicrobeEssay of your understanding of the microbe morphology (size, features, organelles, etc), classification, culturing, and metabolic traits
20 ptsFull Marks
Clear, original wording in-describing the morphology, taxonomy, culturing and metabolic features of the microbe
15 ptsCompetent
Clearly explaining three categories, but missing one of the categories, of morphology, taxonomy, culture and metabolism or incomplete on two categories
10 ptsNot yet competent
Clearly explaining two of the categories, but missing two of the categories, or incomplete on three categories of morphology taxonomy, culturing and metabolism
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe DiseaseEssay of your understanding of the Causes, signs, pathology, treatment of this disease
20 ptsFull Marks
Clear, original wording to explain: -Signs and symptoms -Transmission and prevention -Pathogenicity – how the microbe causes harm -Treatment Sources cited
15 ptsCompetent
Clearly explaining three categories, but missing one of the categories, or incomplete on two categories of Signs, Transmission and Treatment, pathogenicity
10 ptsNot yet competent
Clearly explaining one of the categories, but missing two of the categories, or incomplete on all four categories of Signs, Transmission and Treatment, Pathogenicity
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Case StudyCase study or account Shows the personal or societal impact of the disease, brings it to life
20 ptsFull Marks
Knowledgeable, well explained, effort-filled account bringing the reality, relevance and extent of this disease to the page. Sources cited
15 ptsCompetent
Some explanation or knowledge is lacking
10 ptsNot yet competent
Either effort or explanation is inadequate
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecent AdvanceFeaturing one recent advance in the understanding of the disease or the microbe
10 ptsFull Marks
Identified and explained one important recent advance, citation required, primary source
7 ptsCompetent
Advance identified, but not clearly explained or cited, or not a primary source
5 ptsNot yet competent
Identified a recent advance, but no explanation offered.
0 ptsNo Marks
10 pts
Requirements: 5 pages