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General Biology
Cells / Cancer Research Questions: "What is Cancer and why does it occur?" “Why is cancer so common and what treatments lead to better survival?" Google Classroom Class Code: rtnzz3d Quiz #552320 Cancer Paper Examples (Sapora only) |
Week 1 ~ Paper Objectives
Grading Rubric & Citation Guide
Complete two paragraphs - in rubric these are paragraphs 2 & 3.
Each paragraph should have at least 2 different sources cited in-text - and multiple citations in each paragraph from these. ANY and ALL facts need to be cited, so each paragraph should have MANY citations throughout it.
A work cited section should be included in your paper as well (see Grading Rubric & Citation Guide for details on how to format this).
DO NOT worry about the Introduction (Paragraph #1), we will work on this later once you have worked on your paper for a while.
Paragraph #2 - What is cancer? be sure to cite from two different sources in your paragraph.
Paragraph #3 - Causes of cancer - be sure to cite from two different sources in your paragraph.
Take NOTES on the following chapter Ck12 - Causes of Cancer Chapter
Para: #3: Articles to read and cite
Paragraph #6 ~ Cancer Treatments
Explain what the different treatments are that are in fighting cancer.
Use the homework assignment and the related links/websites as sources to cite:
Homework: Cancer Treatments
*Link 1 ~ Surgery
*Link 2 - Radiation
*Link 3 - Chemotherapy
Address the following questions when writing your paragraph:
Lastly
Complete your paper: Intro and conclusion paragraphs.
Review the Grading Rubric & Citation Guide
Proof-read your paper:
This should be quiet work time during this period - focus, focus...seriously...foooooocus. Good. You got this. Follow the instructions below. This is nothing that we have not been over a few times - so you totally got this.
When you hit the wall - share your paper with someone at your table - have them proof it while you proof theirs. Fresh eyes always help. Do this quietly please...you can use the "share" button and add their email so that they can comment on your paper.
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Paragraph #1 - Introduction... DO NOT DO THIS UNTIL THE END!!! Why?
Grading Rubric & Citation Guide
Complete two paragraphs - in rubric these are paragraphs 2 & 3.
Each paragraph should have at least 2 different sources cited in-text - and multiple citations in each paragraph from these. ANY and ALL facts need to be cited, so each paragraph should have MANY citations throughout it.
A work cited section should be included in your paper as well (see Grading Rubric & Citation Guide for details on how to format this).
DO NOT worry about the Introduction (Paragraph #1), we will work on this later once you have worked on your paper for a while.
Paragraph #2 - What is cancer? be sure to cite from two different sources in your paragraph.
- General information on what cancer is. Define, explain, and cite using your own words (paraphrase) the following vocabulary terms: cells, tissues, tumor, benign, malignant, and metastasis.
- Remember - x2 citations from different sources in EACH paragraph. You can always have or add more...
- Proofread your paragraph: topic sentence, back up claims using evidence (cite), and summary sentence.
- Use the Grading Rubric & Citation Guide to check your citation formatting, etc.
- American Cancer Society - What is Cancer?
- National Cancer Institute - What is Cancer?
- Metastasis or Metastatic Cancer
- Nature Cell Div & Cancer. (Highlight version for easier notes)
- Understanding Cancer Diversity
Paragraph #3 - Causes of cancer - be sure to cite from two different sources in your paragraph.
Take NOTES on the following chapter Ck12 - Causes of Cancer Chapter
- Define/explain, give examples of, and put into your own the words the following vocab terms in your "causes of cancer" paragraph: DNA, mutation, carcinogen, chemical, pathogen, radiation, and heredity.
Para: #3: Articles to read and cite
- Ck12 - Cancer Chapter
- American Cancer Society -causes
- American Cancer Society - multiple links
- Mayo Clinic - Causes of Cancer
- Carcinogens - wiki
- Carcinogens - ACS
- The Evolution of Cancer
- Cervical Cancer information
- Pathogens that cause cancer - ACS
- Pathogens and cancer - Discover Magazine
- Bacteria and cancer - CRI
- Cell phones and Cancer Risk
Paragraph #6 ~ Cancer Treatments
Explain what the different treatments are that are in fighting cancer.
Use the homework assignment and the related links/websites as sources to cite:
Homework: Cancer Treatments
*Link 1 ~ Surgery
*Link 2 - Radiation
*Link 3 - Chemotherapy
Address the following questions when writing your paragraph:
- How can it be treated?
- What is surgery?
- What is radiation?
- What is chemo?
- What is the most effective treatment?
- Is it 100% effective?
- What are the positivity it will come back/spread?
Lastly
Complete your paper: Intro and conclusion paragraphs.
Review the Grading Rubric & Citation Guide
Proof-read your paper:
- 1 content - make sure you have covered all the topics clearly and not digressed too much or left anything out.
- 2 mechanics - check your grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Do your sentences flow? How does your paper read out-loud?
- 3 format - Lastly, check your paper to make sure it is formatted correctly - font size, spacing, work cited at the bottom on its own separate page...this part comes last, after you have done the first two proofs.
This should be quiet work time during this period - focus, focus...seriously...foooooocus. Good. You got this. Follow the instructions below. This is nothing that we have not been over a few times - so you totally got this.
When you hit the wall - share your paper with someone at your table - have them proof it while you proof theirs. Fresh eyes always help. Do this quietly please...you can use the "share" button and add their email so that they can comment on your paper.
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Paragraph #1 - Introduction... DO NOT DO THIS UNTIL THE END!!! Why?
- This is an INFORMATIVE essay - NOT a narrative or opinion piece...so content and FACTS are everything. Get those done FIRST. You have to understand the topic in order to introduce it.
- Introducing a topic you have done no work on, no research on, or written about yet...well that seems silly.
Cancer Research & Resources
Cancer Types
Videos
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Paper Objectives #4-6
Begin researching cancer types in your groups. It may be helpful to have each group member take notes on a different webpage or internal web-link and then summarize for the other group members...share the work-load and resources
Your Cancer Type paragraphs handout
Paragraph #4 ~ Your groups cancer type - what it is and where it occurs:
Explain what the type of cancer you are researching is and give some background information on the part of the body where it occurs. Things to include and consider:
Paragraph #5 ~ What CAUSE your groups cancer and WHO it affects:
Discuss and explain the different causes of this particular type of cancer. Also, who does it affect - what part of the human population does it most affect - what age, gender, or lifestyle choices are contributing factors?
Explain what the cause of your cancer type, what are the risk factors and part of the human population if generally affects (men, women, kids, old people, etc.)
Paragraph #6 ~ Treatments for your groups cancer:
Explain what the different treatments that are used to cure your cancer type:
This should be quiet work time during this period - focus, focus...seriously...foooooocus. Good. You got this. Follow the instructions below. This is nothing that we have not been over a few times - so you totally got this.
When you hit the wall - share your paper with someone at your table - have them proof it while you proof theirs. Fresh eyes always help. Do this quietly please...you can use the "share" button and add their email so that they can comment on your paper.
Begin researching cancer types in your groups. It may be helpful to have each group member take notes on a different webpage or internal web-link and then summarize for the other group members...share the work-load and resources
Your Cancer Type paragraphs handout
Paragraph #4 ~ Your groups cancer type - what it is and where it occurs:
Explain what the type of cancer you are researching is and give some background information on the part of the body where it occurs. Things to include and consider:
- What is the part of the body where this cancer occurs?
- Where is this located in the body?
- What is the function of this part of the body; what does it do?\#/\\\ #yourewelcomesam
- Why is it important?
- Could you live without it?
- How does this type of cancer start or develop?
- How does this type of cancer spread?
Paragraph #5 ~ What CAUSE your groups cancer and WHO it affects:
Discuss and explain the different causes of this particular type of cancer. Also, who does it affect - what part of the human population does it most affect - what age, gender, or lifestyle choices are contributing factors?
Explain what the cause of your cancer type, what are the risk factors and part of the human population if generally affects (men, women, kids, old people, etc.)
- What kid of people get it? -gender -age -race
- What causes it?
- Is it hereditary?
- Can it be prevented?
Paragraph #6 ~ Treatments for your groups cancer:
Explain what the different treatments that are used to cure your cancer type:
- How can it be treated?
- What is surgery?
- What is radiation?
- What is chemo?
- What is the most effective treatment?
- Is it 100% effective?
- What are the positivity it will come back/spread?
This should be quiet work time during this period - focus, focus...seriously...foooooocus. Good. You got this. Follow the instructions below. This is nothing that we have not been over a few times - so you totally got this.
When you hit the wall - share your paper with someone at your table - have them proof it while you proof theirs. Fresh eyes always help. Do this quietly please...you can use the "share" button and add their email so that they can comment on your paper.
Final Week's objectives
Papers
Complete your paper: cancer treatments, intro and conclusion paragraphs.
Review the Grading Rubric & Citation Guide
Proof-read your paper:
Presentations
One presentation per group - each group member does a section.
Presentations will be given the day of finals and will count as a 16 point SUMMATIVE grade...this will be a group grade. View the presentation grading rubric and scoring sheet here.
Papers
Complete your paper: cancer treatments, intro and conclusion paragraphs.
Review the Grading Rubric & Citation Guide
Proof-read your paper:
- 1 content - make sure you have covered all the topics clearly and not digressed too much or left anything out.
- 2 mechanics - check your grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Do your sentences flow? How does your paper read out-loud?
- 3 format - Lastly, check your paper to make sure it is formatted correctly - font size, spacing, work cited at the bottom on its own separate page...this part comes last, after you have done the first two proofs.
Presentations
One presentation per group - each group member does a section.
Presentations will be given the day of finals and will count as a 16 point SUMMATIVE grade...this will be a group grade. View the presentation grading rubric and scoring sheet here.
SUB DAYS: Friday the 23rd & Monday the 26th
Friday - go over HANDOUT: Start of Paper - Paragraphs #2 & 3 . Finish paragraph #2 - on what cancer is - and then start on paragraph #3 on the causes of cancer. Use your notes from class and the resources linked below (scroll down and you will see a Paragraph #3 section). Both of these paragraphs should be completed by Monday night, Feb 26th.
Monday - if you are finished with both paragraphs #2 & #3...please start on the Cancer Treatments homework assignment linked below. There should be printed handouts for you at the front of the class...just ask the sub.
Homework: Cancer Treatments
*Link 1 ~ Surgery
*Link 2 - Radiation
*Link 3 - Chemotherapy
Have a good couple of days here without me and THANKS for all the hard and thoughtful work that you all do!!!
Monday - if you are finished with both paragraphs #2 & #3...please start on the Cancer Treatments homework assignment linked below. There should be printed handouts for you at the front of the class...just ask the sub.
Homework: Cancer Treatments
*Link 1 ~ Surgery
*Link 2 - Radiation
*Link 3 - Chemotherapy
Have a good couple of days here without me and THANKS for all the hard and thoughtful work that you all do!!!
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Final Presentations
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