1. University of Phoenix
GENETICS, BRAIN STRUCTURE, AND BEHAVIOR PRESENTATION
Student/Group Name(s) Learning Team A
Course
PSY340
Date May 13, 2012
Assignment Genetics, Brain Structures, and Behavior Presentation
Content and Development
7 Points
Points Earned
7/7
Additional Comments:
All key elements of the assignment are
covered in a substantive way.
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Describe the selected illness in detail
Explain the neurological damage or
changes to the brain as a result of the
illness.
Explain the behavioral or functional
changes that can occur as a result of the
illness
Determine the national and international
incidence of the illness
Describe the suspected or known causes
of the illness
Discuss current treatments or therapies
and future research for the prevention or
cure of the illness
Analyze the role of genetics on the onset
of the illness
10-15 slide power point presentation with
detailed speaker notes
The content is comprehensive and
accurate.
Major points are stated clearly; are
supported by specific details,
examples, or analysis; and are
organized logically.
Readability and Style
1.5 Points
The tone is appropriate to the content
and assignment.
Sentences are complete, clear, and
concise.
Sentences are well constructed, with
Great job with your Genetics, Brain Structures,
and Behavior Presentation. The presentation
covered the main requirements of the
assignment. The team did a good job
discussing the current therapies used for
Parkinson’s disease as well as the areas for
future research. Overall, the presentation
consisted of 10-15 slides and included detailed
speaker notes. The suspected causes of
Parkinson’s disease were also discussed and
the neurological damage as a result of the
illness were covered in a substantive way.
Great job discussing the incidence of the
illness as well as the role of genetics. Overall,
the content was comprehensive in all areas as
major points were supported with specific
details.
Points Earned
1.5/1.5
Additional Comments:
The presentation consisted of appropriate tone
and clear and concise sentences were
provided throughout the presentation.
Sentences were well constructed and
consistently strong throughout the

2. consistently strong, varied sentences.
Mechanics
1.5 Points
presentation.
Points Earned
1.2/1.5
Additional Comments:
The team provided references; however,
please be sure to consistently use in-text
citations throughout the presentation. The APA
guidelines were followed as well as the rules of
grammar and punctuation. The spelling was
also correct throughout the presentation.
Overall, great job!
Intellectual property is recognized with
proper in-text citations and a reference
page. APA guidelines are followed.
The presentation was laid out with
effective use of headings, font styles,
and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and
punctuation are followed.
Spelling is correct.
Total
Points Earned
10 Points
9.7/10
Overall Comments: Great job with your presentation. The team covered the main areas
of the assignment in a thorough manner. The therapies used for Parkinson’s were
explained in great detail. The rules of grammar, punctuation, and the APA guidelines
were followed; however, please be sure to consistently provide in-text citations. Overall,
excellent job team A!