- Must be a minimum of 300 words but no more than 500 words
- Must include two sources
- One source is the link to the current event article you researched
- One source is a scientific description of the pathogen presented in your current event article (you can use your textbook as this source if you want)
- You must refer to your sources in your discussion posting in addition to citing them at the end of your discussion posting.
- The original should include
- A short summary of the current event article
- A short description of why this article is relevant. For example did you or someone you know have a personal experience with the pathogen?
- A short description of the pathogen referred to in the article
- A short description of the signs and symptoms of the disease the pathogen causes
- A short description of how the pathogen is transmitted
- A short description of any treatments for the disease
- Include some pictures. You do need to cite the pictures and can place a caption underneath locating the source.
- Use proper grammar in your responses, no text or casual speech.