SCIENTIFIC PAPER: ORGANELLAR CYTOSKELETAL DISEASE ASSIGNMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The scientific paper assignments in this course provide students the opportunity to expand their
critical thinking and problem-solving capacities. They encourage scientific inquiry, literature
review and scientific communication of molecular mechanisms that support cellular processes in
health and disease states.
INSTRUCTIONS
Select a human disease of a cellular organelle or the cytoskeleton. Provide a brief review of the
disorder, including a molecular and cellular characterization as well as essential clinical features.
If an animal model (transgenic, knockout, or other) is available for this disorder, address it in
your review. If none exists, speculate how one could be produced or generated.
You should employ at least five peer-reviewed scientific sources/literature including review
articles in your research on the topic and be sure to use the AMA writing format. There is a two
(2)-page length limit on this paper, but it should be detailed, comprehensive, well organized and
should have the appropriate language for scientific communication.
Writing Clues:
Use appropriate sub-headings to organize your essay and make it easy to read.
Use specific and clear examples to highlight your understanding of the concepts.
Use the appropriate scientific language and terminology for the topic and your scientific
audience/readers/policymakers.
Emphasize the clinical aspects of the topic – talk about specific diseases that relate to the
topic.