This assignment is the outline for a pamphlet assignment that is due at the end of week 7. Submit your outline and references for your pamphlet in one single document. Make sure your references are in APA format. The outline should go beyond the list of required elements to sketch out some of the facts you have learned about the disease – for example, it might include a bullet list of the symptoms.  The reference list and outline should demonstrate that you have conducted at least preliminary research into the topic and that you have a grasp of the facts related to the disease.

2. Develop a reference list and outline.  By the end of the fifth week of the course (see Course Schedule for due date), you will be required to submit a list of references and an outline for your pamphlet in the Conferences.  The outline should go beyond the list of required elements to sketch out some of the facts you have learned about the disease – for example, it might include a bullet list of the symptoms.  The reference list and outline should demonstrate that you have conducted at least preliminary research into the topic and that you have a grasp of the facts related to the disease.  Note that the reference list and outline that you present in week five could still be subject to change as you complete the research and writing of your final paper.

Format of the pamphlet (IMPORTANT)

• Single-spaced, 1 page ONLY for pamphlet information.
• TRI-fold format (use the 3- column function in MSWord or similar program)
• Pamphlet should be Landscape (not portrait) orientation
• ALL content written in your own words. No quotes, No copy/paste plagiarism.
• Reference citations included in APA format (not part of the tri-fold; should be provided on PAGE 2 of pamphlet)

At a minimum, your pamphlet should contain the following required elements:

• Introductory paragraph describing your subject and its importance
• Body of the pamphlet

• • Addresses signs, symptoms
  • Explains effects of the disease on healthy body functions, and relates this to signs and symptoms
  • Analyzes risk factors and preventive steps
  • Describes maintenance of quality of life
  • Discusses diagnostic and therapeutic tools
  • Explains expected outcomes and prognosis
  • Describes current areas of research into prevention, treatment or cure
  • Describes possible future areas of research into prevention, treatment or cure
• References
• Conclusion – summary of your findings

List all references at the end of your pamphlet. You must use at least five references from credible, scientifically rigorous sources and cite them using American Psychological Association (APA) style. Two or more references should be from the UMUC Library. The references cited should be no older than seven years.  References should be listed on a separate page that does not count toward the required length of the paper.