Histoplasma capsulatum Microorganims Profile Paper General Guidelines

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Students Name

Professors Name

Name of Course/College

Overall requirements: Write on the assigned topic or you will receive a 0 for the assignment

All papers must be upload to Canvas in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf

4-6 written pages not including Title and Reference pages No Abstract needed APA formatted Minimum of four scholarly references Quotations are not allowed. Quotes are not acceptable in scientific papers. Work should be paraphrased in your own words. Plagiarism is not acceptable. TurnItIn scores over 25% will automatically be evaluated for plagiarism

Utilize Times New Roman with a 12pt Font! No exceptions!

Margins need to be 1” all around, do not alter them.

Introduction

Do not use letters, paper should be in paper format a. Type of pathogen b. Name of pathogen, relevant family name, and proper binomial nomenclature c. Is the pathogen transmissible or opportunistic (part of the normal flora) d. Associated infections/diseases

Be sure that in-text citations follow APA guidelines.

Description of the Microorganism

a. Describe morphology of pathogen b. Appropriate visualization technique (staining and microscopy)

Virulence Factors

a. Describe any relevant molecules, structures, or phenomenon that aids in the virulence of the pathogen

Immunity

a. Describe relevant innate responses b. Describe relevant adaptive responses c. Do not discuss vaccines here.

Infectious disease information

Describe the infectious disease caused by the microbe including: i. Conditions including sign and symptoms ii. Duration iii. Complications iv. Predisposing factors v. Is it opportunistic

Epidemiology

a. Incidence and Prevalence of disease (age, location, time of year) b. Reservoirs, Mode of Transmission, Portals of Exit and Entrance c. If relevant, is the disease classified as endemic, epidemic, pandemic. d. Is this a reportable disease. Explain why.

Prevention

a. Appropriate PPE b. Lifestyle, hygiene, and environmental factors c. Any relevant vaccines or prophylactic medications

Treatment

a. Discuss relevant pharmacological agents and supportive treatments b. Are there any incidences of antimicrobial resistance?

Clinical Relevance

What critical information should a nurse know about this pathogen if it presents in their practice?

Conclusion

Wrap everything up. A good academic research paper should bring everything full circle with a solid conclusion.

References

This final reference page needs to include any and all references, at least 4, you utilized to find information about your particular organism. Remember, the information needs to come from academic/scholarly resources. https://scholar.google.com/ is a great search engine to help you find academic resources. Sites such as Wikipedia are great to use as a reference/starting point to locate good articles; however, they cannot be used as a primary source of information.

***Tip: If you find information in Wikipedia, scroll down to the bottom of the page, you can usually find academic articles that authors have utilized to complete the information. Most of the time you can simply click on that article for a direct link, or simply search for the name of the article in our Library Database to find a complete text.

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Microorganism Profile – APA Format Paper

Purpose:

The purpose of the paper is to enhance student understanding of the concepts of microbiology and how microorganisms interact with their host by applying these concepts to a specific microorganism. Additionally, this assignment serves as an artifact showing that students have demonstrated achieving the competency on scientific literacy. General Education Competency 6 states: Learners will gain the ability to read with understanding scientific content and engage in dialogue about scientific issues.

Introduction: The Microorganism Profile Paper requires the ability to apply scientific knowledge that you acquire both inside and outside the microbiology classroom. You will also be required to communicate your knowledge of microbiological concepts in written means. You will construct a comprehensive profile of a microorganism that you are assigned by the faculty using the guidance document below. This microorganism is a pathogen that you may encounter in your nursing career. As you progress through the paper, you will be asked to provide written explanations of microbiological concepts in your own words. All written answers are expected to meet accepted standards for grammar, syntax, and punctuation, and the paper will be submitted in APA format. Proper microbiology terminology is also expected. The completed paper is to be submitted electronically via the Assignment Drop Box in Canvas in week 9.

The Big Picture:

As you progress through this course, you will acquire information in a sequential, topic-specific manner. Each topic will include information that is relevant to this assignment. For example, the knowledge you gain from the lesson on bacterial cell morphology will be applied to the first paper topic, “Cell Morphology and Growth Requirements.” Your answers are expected to include information from sources that go beyond the textbook or classroom. Examples include peer-reviewed journal articles, interviews with clinicians who deal with microbes daily, personal experiences, and other reputable sources. You are expected to clearly understand the meaning of each topic before you construct your answer. For example, you are expected to know the meaning of “epidemiology” and to understand the topics that are connected to it. Don’t forget to read and understand the rubric before you start. Refer to it often: it will help guide you through the process.

1. Introduction

a. Type of pathogen

b. Name of pathogen, relevant family name, and proper binomial nomenclature

c. Is the pathogen transmissible or opportunistic (part of the normal flora)

d. Associated infections/diseases

2. Structure of Assigned Pathogen

a. Describe morphology of pathogen

b. Appropriate visualization technique (staining and microscopy)

c. Describe any relevant virulence factors

3. Interaction between Microbe and Host Immune System

a. Describe relevant innate responses

b. Describe relevant adaptive responses

c. Do not discuss vaccines here.

4. Infectious Disease Information

a. Describe the infectious disease caused by the microbe including:

i. Conditions including sign and symptoms

ii. Duration

iii. Complications

iv. Predisposing factors

v. Is it opportunistic

5. Principles of Epidemiology

a. Incidence and Prevalence of disease (age, location, time of year)

b. Reservoirs, Mode of Transmission, Portals of Exit and Entrance

c. If relevant, is the disease classified as endemic, epidemic, pandemic.

d. Is this a reportable disease. Explain why.

6. Prevention

a. Appropriate PPE

b. Lifestyle, hygiene, and environmental factors

c. Any relevant vaccines or prophylactic medications

7. Treatment

a. Discuss relevant pharmacological agents and supportive treatments

b. Are there any incidences of antimicrobial resistance?

8. Clinical Relevance

a. What critical information should a nurse know about this pathogen if it presents in their practice?

9. Concluding Summary

a. All high-quality academic papers conclude by summarizing the main points.

Other requirements

· 4-6 written pages not including Title and Reference pages

· No Abstract needed

· APA formatted

· Minimum of four scholarly references

· Quotations are not allowed. Quotes are not acceptable in scientific papers. Work should be paraphrased in your own words.

· Plagiarism is not acceptable. TurnItIn scores over 25% will automatically be evaluated for plagiarism.

Microorganism Profile Grading Rubric:

Criteria	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement	Unsatisfactory	No Submission
Structure of Assigned Microbe    CSLO 2	The student has thoroughly described the structure of the assigned microbe in detail, including the microbiological tools that would be necessary to observe the organism and virulence factors.  (Up to 10 points)	The student has partially described the structure of the assigned microbe in detail, and/or microbiological tools that would be necessary to observe the organism or virulence factors are missing.  (Up to 7 points)	The student has insufficiently described the structure of the assigned microbe in detail, and the microbiological tools that would be necessary to observe the organism and virulence factors are missing.  (Up to 3 points)	Component not included or assignment was not submitted.  (0 points)
Infectious Disease Information     CSLO 10	The student has thoroughly described the infectious disease caused by the assigned microbe, including conditions, duration of infection, complications, and predisposing factors.   (Up to 10 points)	The student has partially described the infectious disease caused by the assigned microbe.   (Up to 7 points)	The student has insufficiently described the infectious disease caused by the assigned microbe.   (Up to 3 points)	Component not included or assignment was not submitted.  (0 points)
Interaction between Microbe and Host Immune System    CSLO 5	All aspects concerning the interactions between the microbe and the human innate and adaptive immune systems were fully addressed. (All items or terms that are listed are described or explained in a very complete manner).  (Up to 10 points)	Some aspects concerning the interactions between the microbe and the human host were addressed. (At least one item was missing or not substantially addressed).  (Up to 7 points)	Few aspects concerning the interactions between the microbe and the human host were addressed. (Items or terms were listed with very little description or explanation).  (Up to 3 points)	Component not included or assignment was not submitted.  (0 points)
Principles of Epidemiology    CSLO 6	All aspects concerning the epidemiology of the assigned microbe between hosts were fully addressed. (This includes prevalence, incidence, transmission, and, if applicable, reportable disease) (Up to 10 points)	Some aspects concerning the epidemiology of the assigned microbe between hosts were addressed. (At least one item was missing or not substantially addressed).   (Up to 7 points)	Few aspects concerning the epidemiology of the assigned microbe between hosts were addressed.   (Up to 3 points)	Component not included or assignment was not submitted.  (0 points)
Treatment and Clinical Relevance    CSLO 8	All aspects concerning the chemotherapeutic options, treatment mode of action, and multidrug resistance (if applicable) for the assigned microbe were fully addressed.   (Up to 10 points)	Some aspects concerning the chemotherapeutic options, treatment mode of action, and multidrug resistance for the assigned microbe were addressed. (At least one item was missing or not substantially addressed).  (Up to 7 points)	Few aspects concerning the chemotherapeutic options, treatment mode of action, and multidrug resistance for the assigned microbe were addressed.   (Up to 3 points)	Component not included or assignment was not submitted.  (0 points)
Prevention and Clinical Relevance    CSLO 1	All aspects concerning the prevention and clinical relevance (including infectious disease control, patient education, and public health reporting) of the assigned microbe were fully addressed.   (Up to 10 points)	Some aspects concerning the prevention and clinical relevance of the assigned microbe were addressed. (At least one item was missing or not substantially addressed).   (Up to 7 points)	Few aspects concerning the prevention and clinical relevance of the assigned microbe were addressed   (Up to 3 points)	Component not included or assignment was not submitted.  (0 points)
Scientific Literacy     GEC 6	Student can accurately interpret and communicate information using scientific vocabulary, in their own words, using written and/or graphical means consistently throughout the assignment.  (Up to 20 points)	Student can accurately interpret and communicate information using scientific vocabulary using written and graphical means mostly throughout the assignment.  (Up to 15 points)	Student showed some clear misunderstandings or inaccurate interpretation and communication or the scientific vocabulary. Significant deficiencies were noted in at least one section. (Up to 10 points)	Student did not accurately interpret and communicate information using scientific vocabulary using written and/or graphical means throughout the assignment, or student used excessive quotes.   (Up to 5 points)	Component not included or assignment was not submitted.  (0 points)
Overall Presentation	Overall presentation is 100% complete, orderly, and demonstrates scholarly achievement including APA format, proper scientific nomenclature, proper grammar, and punctuation.  (Up to 10 points)	Overall presentation is mostly complete and orderly but is missing scholarly achievement in one of the following: APA format, proper scientific nomenclature, proper grammar, or punctuation.   (Up to 7 points)	Overall presentation is missing scholarly achievement in two or more of the following: APA format, proper scientific nomenclature, proper grammar, or punctuation.   (Up to 4 points)	Component not included or assignment was not submitted.  (0 points)
References	At least 4 sources have been referenced and references are from scholarly sources. Relevant in-text citations are present in each section.   (Up to 10 points)	At least 3 sources have been referenced and references are from scholarly sources. In-text citations are missing from at least one section.  (Up to 7 points)	Insufficient number of sources were referenced, in-text citations are missing in more than one section, or references are from inappropriate sources.  (Up to 4 points)	Component not included or assignment was not submitted.  (0 points)

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