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 and graphical 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. Your paper will also
need to include a diagram that you create, demonstrating how your assigned microbe is transmitted. 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. Dont forget to read and understand
the rubric before you start. Refer to it often: it will help guide you through the process.
Your pathogen profile paper will cover the following topics:
1. Description of the Microorganism
2. Virulence Factors
3. Immunity which components of the immune system would protect the patient.
4. Infectious Disease Information
5. Epidemiology diagram (original student created)
6. Prevention
7. Treatment
8. Clinical Relevance
9. References a minimum of 4 APA style
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