Microglia activation post Traumatic Brain Injury

Rubric for research paper (must be given to students with syllabus):
Word count suggested 2750 words but at least 1500 words. Narrative should be succinct and avoid redundancy.
Contains all components of standard format for a review paper
At least 10 total primary research and/or scientific articles must be cited in text – many can be used in intro section.
Body must include discussion of results across a minimum of 3 primary research papers. (The 3 primary research papers are the top 3 links in the file that I will provide. I will make it clear in the file)

Review Paper Format and Grading Rubric

Title – complete sentence title is descriptive of the overall review (2%)
Abstract: summarizes all sections (8.5%):
1-3 sentences for intro including the objectives for the review
2-4 sentences of key findings
2-3 sentences summarizing discussion and conclusions
Table of contents: themes dealt on paper (2%)
Intro: state background on topic, relevance and objectives including in text citations of introductory papers. (12.5%)
Body of the review (40%):
Structure in thematic subheadings properly labeled by conclusions
Each subsection author paraphrases key conclusions, critique and discussions showing how the results including key figures/data from the articles reviewed.
Conclusions (30%): summarizes key findings from the body of the review and considers future directions.
References (5%) – style and choice with suggestions; include style sheet, Vancouver, APA, AMA, Harvard. Suggest the use of RefWorks.
Mechanics (5%): at least 1500 words, grammar, and spelling.