Week6-7+PROJECT+Grading+Checklist

GRADING CHECK LIST

- Patient and family are described in a personal and respectful manner. - Stats are given for risk groups and the general US population. - It is clear if the disorder is life threatening or at all severe. - If there is a photo of a patient – include it next to the case. || 60 ||  || - All parts listed (gene, protein function, mutation, prenatal testing) are included. - Helpful, but not mandatory – an image of the protein, or a diagram relevant to its function in the body is added. || 80 ||  || - Inheritance pattern is clearly stated, and is correct. - A pedigree chart is consistent with the inheritance pattern. - The chances for a child to be affected by the disorder, if the parents are carriers (recessive) or if they have the disorder too (dominant) are correctly stated. || 80 ||  || - The support organizations, if exist are listed, with their contact information. - Treatments of the symptoms, or recommended life style changes, if exist, are explained simply and clearly. || 20 ||  || - The pros and cons of knowing that the future child might have the disorder (or the adult is a carrier or will be affected) are discussed. - The writers’ opinion in the matter is supported by logical explanations. || 20 ||  || - Resources are quoted for each part – with clear and correct website quotation. || 20 ||  || - Opening page includes names of students, name of disorder, course and teacher’s name, date. (see example). Writing is original, not simply copied-pasted from the Internet! - Writing is clear of spelling and grammatic errors. - Work is typed and printed – with new page for each part, A-F ||  ||   ||
 * Requirements || Total points || Points given ||
 * __ A. Patient __ :
 * __ B. Molecular / Biochemical Basis __ :
 * __ C. Genetics __ :
 * __ D. Treatment, Support __ :
 * __ E. Conclusion __ :
 * __ F. Bibliography __ :
 * ** Writing Style ** :
 * || 280 ||  ||