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Assessment Task 2: Written Assignment 2: Toxicology (15%)



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Assignment details:Toxicology written assignment.


You are requested to write an article for the toxicology. We want your stories and knowledge about toxicology from your readings in contemporary and social media including newspapers, magazines, radio, TV and theinternet. You may get your idea from one of these media sources, then research the scientific facts regarding it.So keep your eye out for atoxicology storyin the media that can then become the basis for your assignment.



Toxicology assignment Options:



1. Choose a venomous Australian animal and research the effects of it’s venom on humans.


Include:



  • the venom components (if known)

  • the physiological effects of the venom

  • the likely medical presentation

  • the recommended treatment



OR



2. Research a common phytotoxin or mycotoxin.
Explain the botanic source of the toxin, it’s major toxicological effects and any effects that can be exploited for therapeutic gain.



OR



3. Research a current topic in Toxicology not related to venoms or toxins.



The format of this assignment is similar to your previous one (i.e. similar to your pharmacology assignment).The assessment rubric is available. Note that you will be marked on three areas and you will be required authoritative references and a link/reference to current media to obtain full marks.


Your article should be about 300 words, absolutely no more than 350 words, and no less than 250 words, please (References will not contribute to the word counts).


Reference style: Use the reference type which you have learned in your program (Eg: APA or Harvard).


Your assignment should be submitted before/by the end of Week 12 (Fri, October 18th 23:59).



Assignment due date: 18-10-2019, Friday 23:59 pm



Length:300 words (+/- 50)



Feedback mode:


Feedback will be provided using Turnitin's online marking tool and general comments.


Learning Objectives Assessed:



  • Exhibiting depth and breadth of scientific knowledge (PLO1)

  • Critically analyse and solve scientific problems (PLO2)

  • Written communication (PLO3)


Rubric:















































WeightCriteria

Impressive


ProficientProgressingDevelopingBasicWeak

6


Scientific knowledge: Toxicology (Topic related)



(Linked to learning outcome 1)




Impressive (6 pts)


The topic has been accurately and professionally described. Correctly applied the toxicology key knowledge relating to the topic.





Proficient (5 pts)


The topic has been described. Developed the toxicology knowledge relating to the topic.





Progressing (4 pts)


The topic has been fairly addressed. Demonstrated the basic knowledge requiring to this topic.





Developing (3 pts)


The topic has been scantly addressed. Not clearly applied the toxicology knowledge to solve the issue.





Basic (2 pts)


The topic has not been addressed clearly.




Weak (1 pts)


The topic has not been addressed. Confused message.




6


Scientific accuracy and critical thinking



(Linked to learning outcome 2)




Impressive (6 pts)


Very clear, comprehensive and excellent discussion of the toxicology part of the chosen drug, and its target(s).


Excellent solid research has been identified to discuss the mechanism of action.




Proficient (5 pts)


Clear, comprehensive and very good discussion of the toxicology part of the chosen drug, and its target(s).


Some solid research has been identified to discuss the mechanism of action.




Progression (4 pts)


Limited discussion of the toxicology part of this drug, and its target(s).


The view of previous studies is presented, but a little critical analysis of the outcome.




Developing (3 pts)


Limited discussion of the toxicology part of the chosen drug, and its target(s). Information is often inaccurate.


The view of previous studies is presented with only a vague original thought.




Basic (2 pts)


Insufficient discussion and confused message. Some information is not correct and limited research.




Weak (1 pts)


The toxicology part of the specific drug and its target(s) have not been discussed. Information is often inaccurate.


Scantly researched with no real outcome of solving the issue.



3


Application: Communicate this knowledge



(Linked to learning outcome 3)




Impressive (3pts)


a) The document demonstrated excellent written communication skills with appropriate research. Well constructed.


b) References effectively integrated into the text to support the point being made. Accurately referenced.




Proficient (2.5 pts)


a) The document demonstrated clear communication skills and appropriate research.


b) References appropriately integrated in a satisfactory manner. Appropriate style of referencing with minimal errors.




Progressing (2 pts)


a) The document demonstrated mostly a range of suitable written communication skills with some errors.


b) References integrated into the text but not accurately cited. A number of errors.




Basic (1.5 pts)


a) The document demonstrated ineffective manner with some errors.


b) References poorly integrated into the text. Multiple errors throughout referencing style.




Weak 1 pts)


a) Communication in the entire document did not meet the standard level. Careless language choice plus poor spelling/grammar errors.


b) A few or no references. Careless use of referencing style.






N/A



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Toxicology Assignment
Mycotoxin
Toxin components produced by certain types of fungi like
molds are known as mycotoxins. Molds that are able to produce mycotoxins grow on many types of food crops like cereals, dried fruits, nuts and spices discussed Anfossi (2016). According to data, about 25% of world’s crop is contaminated with such fungal growth. About several hundred mycotoxins have been identified so far but a few of them have attracted more attention due to their harmful effects on human health.
Source of Toxin
The fungus growing on food crops produced mycotoxin as a secondary metabolite. The growth of these fungus needs warm, damp and humid conditions thus, the growth can occur before...
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