Reflection paper on the use of primates in biomedical research
- Due Oct 21, 2018 by 5pm
- Points 25
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On Thursday you observed a meeting of the University of Washington's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The UW IACUC is responsible for oversight of the animal care and use program and its components as described in the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Policy) and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Guide). 
Its oversight functions include an ongoing assessment of animal care and use.
Reflecting on what you observed during this meeting prepare a 200-400 word paper that analyzes an event or idea that was discussed during the meeting. Think carefully and critically about what this event or idea means for you and for your ongoing process of understanding the complex way that humans and primates coexist. Due Sunday Oct 21st @5pm.
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Central Purpose
Are the reasons for your writing clear, appropriate, and intentional?
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Organization
Can your reader easily follow and understand your paper from beginning to end? Does the division into paragraphs make sense? Are your paragraphs connected to each other in a logical way? Do they all contribute to the main point of the essay?
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Details
Are the words and ideas used within the assignment relevant and effective in developing and supporting the paper’s central purpose?
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Fullness
Do you do enough to carry your case? Is the document substantial enough (but still within the assigned word length) to leave the desired impression upon the reader?
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Fluency
How fluid, sophisticated, and effective is your writing at the sentence and paragraph level? Are sentences and word choices varied and clear?
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Presentation
Is your paper well-edited and spell-checked? Have you reviewed your verb tense/agreement, punctuation, and other grammatical elements?
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