How the disorder develops over time with treatment

Final Project- Components

Section I:  Introduction

This  section should provide a general introduction to the topic as well as  an overview of the background and history of the disorder. Further, it  should provide a succinct thesis statement of the purpose and overall  direction of the paper.  For instance, if your paper will have a large  focus on the role of particular neurotransmitters in the etiology of the  disorder as a rationale for treatment options, you should indicate this  in the introduction. Finally, this section should provide demographic  data that indicates the prevalence of the disorder in both general and  specific populations.

Specific required components of the Introduction:

Succinct thesis statement (one or more sentences detailing the focus  of your Final Project and informing the reader about your topic and the  scope of your paper)
Define the type of disorder

Neurological
Psychological
Neuropsychological

Diagnostic criteria

What components must be present for the disorder to be diagnosed?
Include physical and psychological signs and symptoms.

Reason(s) why you chose this topic

Personal experience
Professional experience
Other reason

Epidemiology

Who is affected?
Are they young/old?
Male/female
Rural/urban
Ethnicities

Section II: Discussion

This section  should make up the majority of the Final Project in terms of size.  Here, you will expand upon the main aspects of the disorder and provide  details relating to the disorder and its management. This section should  provide specific and detailed information (Reminder: All statements of  fact require an in-text citation).   Cited/referenced sources should be  used to support your analysis of the components of the discussion.

Specific required components of the Discussion section:

Detailed description of the disorder

Signs and symptoms
Epidemiology
Any subtypes of the disorder

Detailed description of the natural history of the disorder

How the disorder develops over time with treatment
How the disorder develops over time without treatment