AP Paper Rubric
Use of AI in any papers or other writing assignments in this program is prohibited, and is considered in violation of the academic dishonesty policy.
Paper must have at least two references from peer-reviewed journals. May use a textbook in addition to the two or more other references. Length of the paper should be at least 7
pages: 1 title page, 1 (or more) reference page(s) and a minimum of 5 full pages of content. Papers should be your original writing, and not be more than 20% citation. Anatomy
& Physiology is the study of the normal structure and function of the body. When either or both of these are altered from normal, a disease state exists. Choose a pathology that
alters the normal structure and/or function of the body. In your paper, explain what the disease is and how it causes alteration of the normal cellular body structure and/or
function. Also include what populations are most affected. Describe the signs and symptoms of the disease. Explain how the disease is diagnosed; include any imaging studies,
blood tests, procedures or other modalities used in diagnosis. Discuss how the disease is treated (medically, surgically, etc.) and what the prognosis is for this particular disease.
Levels of Achievement
Criteria Novice Competent Proficient
Introduction /
Description /
Length
Weight 29.00%
0.00 %
Does not explain how the disease alters normal
structure and/or function at the cellular or
macroscopic level. Does not cover all
signs/symptoms or populations most affected.
50.00 %
Discusses the disease in general but
lacks details.
3 pgs
100.00 %
Clearly explains what it is and how that disease alters
the normal anatomy and/or physiology
(structure and/or function) of the human body. Discusses
all signs and symptoms; along with populations affected. 5 pgs
Diagnosis
Weight 28.00%
0.00 %
Does not explain how the disease is diagnosed and/or
specific tests/procedures used.
50.00 %
Missing some diagnostic modalities, or
details.
100.00 %
Thoroughly explains how it is diagnosed clinically and
with testing. Includes specific tests used to diagnose it.
— For example: which Blood tests, Imaging Studies, Etc.
Treatment
Weight 28.00%
0.00 %
Does not explain specifics of treatment modalities or
prognosis.
50.00 %
Discusses some but not all available
treatment options and/or does not
discuss prognosis.
100.00 %
Explains how it is treated. Including specifics of treatment
— which drugs/surgical procedures/therapies/etc.
Includes prognosis of the disease.
Academic
writing
Weight 5.00%
0.00 %
Professional, academic writing is not employed
throughout the entire paper.
50.00 %
Professional, academic writing
employed throughout some portion of
the paper.
100.00 %
Professional, academic writing
employed throughout the entire paper.
Grammar &
Spelling
Weight 5.00%
0.00 %
5+ errors
50.00 %
3-5 errors
100.00 %
Appropriate sentence structure, grammar, and
punctuation with two or fewer errors.
AMA
Format
Weight 5.00%
0.00 %
5+ errors
50.00 %
3-5 errors.
100.00 %
AMA format is followed with two or fewer errors.