write a paper about a disease, the disease is asthma
The topic is asthma
• Write a 3-4 page paper summarizing your research on the topic.
o Your document must be at least 3 full pages double-spaced, font size 12, Times New Roman
font.
o You must cite your sources using APA formatting
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formattin
g_and_style_guide/general_format.html
o You will need to cite your sources in the text as well have an additional page for your
reference list
• Topics to cover in your paper: (not limited to)
o Why you chose the topic
o Signs/symptoms of the topic you chose o How it is diagnosed (tests, labs, etc.)
o What population it affects the most
o Treatment options
o Impact on the individual’s life (as well as impact on family members)
o Think about your career goals – how will you interact with someone with this diagnosis in your
job § If you don’t have a goal yet, just pick a healthcare profession you may be interested in
§ Be sure to utilize the medical language terms where applicable while writing your paper