CFS and Fibromyalgia

After watching The Mystery of Chronic Pain (in this week’s Readings), answer the following questions in a two- to three-page double-spaced paper (not including the reference page) in APA format. Include at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based references (not including the Ted Talk).

1. Explain how the nervous system processes pain and can misinterpret pain.
2. Explain the role of glial cells and positive feedback loop.

Short Paper RubricCriteriaRatingsPts

Integration of Knowledge

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10 pts

Demonstrates full understanding and application of course concepts integrated into own insights. Shows analysis and synthesis of ideas.

8 pts

Demonstrates that you understand and have applied course concepts for the most part. Shows some analysis and synthesis of ideas.

6 pts

Demonstrates that you understand and have applied course concepts to some extent. Some conclusions are not supported in the paper.

4 pts

Demonstrates that you only partially understand and have applied course concepts. Most conclusions are not supported in the paper.

0 pts

Does not demonstrate that you fully understand and have applied course concepts.

/ 10 pts

Topic Focus

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10 pts

The paper is appropriately focused. A thesis statement provides direction.

8 pts

The paper is mostly focused. A thesis statement provides some direction.

6 pts

The topic is focused but lacks direction.

4 pts

The topic is too broad or too narrow.

0 pts

The topic is not clearly defined.

/ 10 pts

Depth of Discussion

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10 pts

Includes in-depth discussion and elaboration throughout the paper.

8 pts

Includes in-depth discussion and elaboration in most of the paper.

6 pts

Includes in-depth discussion and elaboration in some of the paper.

4 pts

Omits pertinent content or content runs on excessively. Quotations from others outweigh your own ideas excessively.

0 pts

Only contains cursory discussion.

/ 10 pts

Cohesiveness

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10 pts

Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one point to the next. Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.

8 pts

For the most part, ties together information. Paper flows with only some disjointedness. Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material.

6 pts

Sometimes ties together information. Paper mostly does not flow and much disjointedness is apparent. Demonstrates only some understanding of the relationship among material.

4 pts

Rarely ties together information. Paper does not flow. Does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among material.

0 pts

Does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be about disparate issues. Does not demonstrate understanding of relationship among material.

/ 10 pts

Writing, Composition, Grammar, Spelling, References, and APA Format

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10 pts

Excellently written and composed. No errors in format, references, spelling, and grammar.

8 pts

Well written and composed. A few minor errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar.

6 pts

Somewhat well written and composed. Many minor errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar.

4 pts

Poorly written and composed. Major errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar, but still understandable.

0 pts

Very poorly written and composed. Major errors in format, references, spelling, and/or grammar make it difficult to understand.

/ 10 pts

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