ANSC 433 Literature Review – Grading Scale
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Introduction:
What problem is being discussed? How does it affect society and/or the livestock industry? (5)
-Describe in detail the pollutant/toxin you will be discussing
-Identify the physiological problem being caused by the pollutant/toxin
-Explain the overall impact and frequency of occurrence of the problem
-This should be ½ to ¾ page in length and you should write it as if you were writing a grant proposal, trying to convince the reviewers to fund your project
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Body:
Discussion of the research already completed on the topic. (4)
-There must be studies cited that include data showing the various effects induced by the pollutant
-This should be combined with the physiological effects of the pollutant/toxin
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What physiologic principles are involved? (4)
-Provide a detailed explanation of how the pollutant/toxin works within the body to elicit its effect
-Take into consideration all tissues and hormones involved or affected
-Include specific cell types involved within the organ(s)
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Is there a solution to counteract the effects of the pollutant or treatment for the problem(s) it induces? (2)
-Research competing products and consider their efficiency, method of use, cost, etc. for products or treatments that can help negate the effects of the pollutant/toxin
-If there are not any treatments, discuss the lack of these and the implications it has
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Summary of the Review:
Concluding thoughts: (2)
-If there is lack of data, discuss this and consider further studies that should be performed to further evaluate the topic
-Make sure that your assignment has a conclusion summarizing your review
-Write everything in your own words = paraphrase!
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Experimental Design
Hypothesis Statement (1)
-What results do you expect from your study?
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Experiment Timeline (1)
-Explain when (before/during/after) gestation each treatment, surgery, collection, etc. will occur.
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Materials and Methods (2)
-What animal (species and/or breed) will you be using for the project?
-How many animals will be used? Include how many per treatment and controls.
-Explain how you will eliminate excess variables. You only want to test one variable (the pollutant/toxin being tested).
-Discuss how your control animals will be handled and maintained to ensure a true control population.
-List what tissues, blood, samples, etc. will be collected and what you want to test on these samples.
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Vehicle Delivery Method (1)
-How will your animals receive the pollutant/toxin?
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Formatting:
References (5)
-Total number of references should be reflective of the data available on the topic
-Must include at least5 references from a peer-reviewed scientific journal
-Citations must be embedded within the text (see Assignment Guidelines for examples)
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Spelling/Grammar (2)
-Papers should have very minimal errors and appropriate style
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Length/Format (1)
-2 to 4 pages, double spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins
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Deductions
Points will be deducted from your final project grade for any portion of the assignment turned in past the assigned due dates. Assignments will receive a 0 if not submitted to turnitin.com.
Points Deducted______
Final Points______