“Write a self-titled essay, of 1500 words, which discusses the epidemiology of an epidemic of disease of the last 1000 years and considers the pathogenesis of the disease (effect on host cells and tissues), the genetics of the pathogen (if any) and its host(s) and the role of public health measures in its natural history”.
Introduction (10 points): Introduces the role that epidemiology plays in modern medicine or veterinary science. Describe the chosen pathogen /disease clearly; brief overview of epidemiological techniques discussed in body of essay.
Body of essay (40 points) __________ detailed analysis of pathogen /disease and pathogenic effects, its origins and its spread; clear epidemic statistics; analysis of the role of epidemiology in control; material presented at appropriate level, current and accurate; each point well-supported with examples and argument. Discussion of future direction of treatment and control.
Essay structure (20 points): __________easy-to-read; logical flow and order with appropriate headings or subheadings as needed; tables and figures numbered with appropriate legends; graphics used appropriately for clarity.
Conclusion (10 points): __________ Concise summary with full credit awarded for conclusions which place the information in a wider context. Credit will be lost if new facts are provided.
Written expression (10 points): _________appropriate paragraph and sentence structure (not run-on or incomplete) including accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation.
References (10 points): _________ multiple, current primary research papers used as well as appropriate additional literature sources; correct (i.e., Harvard formatted) in-text and summary citations utilised.
