Create a narrated presentation (PowerPoint) covering a single topic related to a particular disease or method of treatment. The purpose of the presentation is not to repeat basic information about the topic, but to do some outside research and discuss about it from a specific angle, so as to gain a deeper understanding of that particular topic. Below are some examples of topics that are inappropriate because they are too vague, or too broad, and some examples of topics that would fit the assignment. Try to keep your topic focused on a limited area that you can adequately cover in a 15 minute presentation. When you submit your topic in Week 2, your instructor will give you more feedback and suggest possible “tweaks” if necessary to narrow the focus.
Grading Rubric – Final Presentation
Category Points % Description
Documentation and Formatting 20 27% Quality work will include a title slide, an outline/agenda slide (of what will be presented), and a reference slide that includes all citations and sources used. The presentation should be narrated, and about 15 minutes in length. Audio will be free of any background noises and the speaker must speak in a clear and understandable fashion.
Organization and Cohesiveness 15 20% Quality work will include an introduction based upon a well-formed thesis statement. The logical order of the content will be derived from the thesis statement. The content will be properly subdivided. With quality work, the conclusion will summarize the previously presented content and will complement the thesis statement from the introduction.
Editing 10 13% Quality work will be free of any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.
Content 30 40% Quality work will have a significant scope and depth of research to support any statements. Relevant illustrations or examples are encouraged. Quality work will employ a sound use of reasoning and logic to reinforce conclusions.
Total 75 100% A quality presentation will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
Best Practices
Be sure to follow the guidelines regarding plagiarism that are in your Syllabus. In order to avoid plagiarism, you must always cite the source of your information.
DO NOT use Wikipedia, personal blogs, or Facebook as sources for your paper. The reason for this is that the information can be written by anyone and there is no oversight or verification of facts.
DO use reputable sources such as the Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health, prestigious medical centers such as Mayo Clinic, Rush. You can check online versions of magazines such as the Journal of the American Medical Association. If it fits with your topic, you can also do personal interviews with individuals. It’s not necessary to reveal a person’s actual name if you indicate within your presentation that they preferred to be referenced only by initials, for example; or you can use this format: “Betty Jones [not her real name] has had diabetes for 10 years…”
Use spell-check but don’t rely on it exclusively. Reread your presentation closely to catch typos, misspellings, and missing words.
Here Is My Personal Proposed Outline and Resource List
Though it can be modified as needed, as this is only a draft
Madison A. Hill
Genetics and Epilepsy: Could Genetic Mutations Onset Epileptic Fits?
Understanding Genetics and Mutations
What Are Genes and How Do They Work?
i. Sodium Channels
What Happens In A Genetic Mutation?
i. Direct Effects On The Neurological System
Genes Found To Be Epilepsy-Associated
SCN1A and SCN1B Gene Mutations
GABRA1 Gene Mutations
CDKL5 Gene Mutations
Epilepsy-Associated Genetic Mutation Testings
Genetic Testing on Humans
Genetic Testing on Mice
Gene Sequencing
The Future Of Epilepsy Treatment
From Targeting Symptoms, To Finding A Cure
Gene Therapy To Reverse Seizure Disorders
Conclusive Thoughts
Are Gene Mutations Linked To Epilepsy?
Where Do We Go From Here?
References
Wang, Jie., Lin, Zhi-Jian., Xu, Hai-Qing., Shi, Yi-Wu., Yong-Hong., He, Na., Liao, Wei-Ping. (2017). “Epilepsy-Associated Genes”. ScienceDirect, Vol. 44, p. 11-20.
Mulley, John C., Scheffer, Ingrid E., Petrou, Steven., Dibbens, Leanne M. “SCN1A Mutations and Epilepsy”. Human Mutation, Vol. 25, p. 535-542.
Epilepsy Research UK. (2016, June 16). “Researchers Discover How Genetic Mutations Cause Epilepsy Syndrome”. Retrieved from: epilepsyresearch.org.uk/researchers-discover-how-genetic-mutations-cause-epilepsy-syndrome/
National Organization For Rare Diseases. (2015). “CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder”. Retrieved from: rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/cdkl5/
Cossette, Patrick., Liu, Lidong., Brisebois, Kateri., Dong, Haiheng., Lortie, Anne., Vanasse, Michel., Saint-Hilaire, Jean-Marc., Carmant, Lionel., Verner, Andrei., Lu, Wei-Yang., Tian-Wang, Yu., Rouleau, Guy A. (2002, May 6). “Mutations of GABRA1 In An Autosomal Dominant Form Of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy”. Nature Genetics. Vol. 31, p. 184-189.
Jacobs, M.P., Fischbach, G.D., Davis, M.R., Dichter, M.A., Dingledine, R., Lowenstein, D.H., Morrell, M.J., Noebels, J.L., Rogawski, M.A., Spencer, S.S., Theodore, W.H. (2001 Nov. 13). “Future Directions For Epilepsy Research”. Neurology. Vol. 57
