HCA 240 Week 2 Assignment HIV AIDS An Overview
HCA 240 Week 2 Assignment HIV AIDS An Overview
Assignment: HIV/AIDS: An Overview
HCA 240 Health and Diseases
Course Syllabus Page 14
Fourteen percent of the population in Nairobi, Kenya is infected with the HIV virus. The rate is
even higher in the Kenyan military at 20%. (Mulvihill et al., 2006)
• Resource: Ch. 2 of Human Diseases
• Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum
• Compose a 1,300- to 1,450-word paper in APA format that provides an overview of
HIV/AIDS. Address the following:
o Explain the difference between HIV and AIDS.
o Describe various ways HIV can be transmitted.
o Identify and discuss what has changed in the immune system when an HIV patient
becomes an AIDS patient.
o Explain why the body’s innate immunity fails in an AIDS patient.
o Describe treatments available for HIV/AIDS patients.
o Discuss precautions to prevent the spread of HIV.
o Describe at least one global awareness campaign to fight the spread of HIV.
• Use at least three sources other than your text.
• Post your paper as a Microsoft® Word attachment.
Reference
Mulvihill, M. L., Zelman, M., Holdaway, P., Tompary, E., & Raymond, J. (2006) Instructor’s
resource manual: Human diseases: A systemic approach (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS
Discussion Questions (DQ)
Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.
Weekly Participation
Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.
APA Format and Writing Quality
Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.
