Diabetes Case Study
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Assignment Grading Criteria

Diabetes Case Study

Week Three

Navigate to the Pearson Neighborhood using the link located on the student website. Go to the Families>Reyes Family> Angelo Reyes>Biography and then go to Families>Riley Family> Jenna Riley>Biography you should review their biographies for all three seasons.

Read the biography of Angelo Reyes or Jenna Riley in The Neighborhood.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper focusing on the case study of either Angelo Reyes or Jenna Riley in The Neighborhood. Your paper must include the following:

  • An introduction
  • An overview of the incidence of diabetes in the United States
  • The typical presenting signs
  • The potential effects of diabetes on the body as a chronic process
  • The teaching requirements with two measurable learning objectives from each of the domains
  • The psychosocial challenges that patients like Angelo Reyes or Jenna Riley encounter
  • A summary
  • At least five references in addition to the texts with publication date of no earlier than 2008 unless it is a germinal text.
  • Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Content
7 points possible / Points available / Points earned
  • An overview of the incidence of diabetes in the United States is addressed.
  • The typical presenting signs are discussed.
  • The potential effects of diabetes on the body as a chronic process are discussed.
  • The teaching requirements with two measurable learning objectives from each of the domains are included.
  • The psychosocial challenges that patients like Angelo Reyes or Jenna Riley encounter are discussed.
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Organization/Development
1.5 points possible / Points available / Points earned
  • The paper has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow.
  • The paper is directed toward the appropriate audience, and the tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
  • The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
  • The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
  • Transitions between sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought.
  • The content is comprehensive and accurate.
/ 1.5
Format
1.5 points possible / Points available / Points earned
  • The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices is consistent with APA guidelines for format as directed by the instructor (no abstract needed).
  • The paper is 700 to 1,050 words.
  • Citations of original works within the paper are consistent with APA guidelines.
  • The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
  • The paper follows rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation.
  • Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.
  • Spelling is correct.
/ 1.5
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