<p>Human Genetic Disorders Project</p><p>You will be assigned a REAL human genetic disorder. I provided a few of the more common disorders on a document that is downloadable from my website.</p><p>Once you have your assigned genetic disorder, you need to thoroughly research the disorder. </p><p>Then, using creative writing and technical accuracy, write a first person narrative titled, “Dealing with a child with ______" You will assume the identity of the parent of a child afflicted with your disorder. </p><p>Technical information should include the following: 1. The specific cause of the disorder. Whether it is chromosomal or the result of a mutated gene. 2. Risk factors: Family pedigree, ancestral population, etc… 3. Why “your child” got it. 4. What it’s like to deal with it on a daily basis. Your research will likely steer you to support group sites. 5. How this has affected you and your family. 6. Medical treatments.</p><p>A first person narrative should be very readable. This is your opportunity to use first person pronouns (I, me, my, mine, myself, etc…) I want you to be empathetic and put yourself in the position of one who actually deals with this situation. Tongue and cheek comments are OK, but I don’t want you to make light of “your child's” condition.</p><p>Your sources of information should be cited using a standard (MLA) format and briefly annotated. For many medical conditions there are support group sites, and these typically are excellent sources of information.</p><p>The due date is Tuesday, January 22. This is a 20 point assignment. Not counting the annotated references (minimum 2), the body of your paper should be not less than 400 words and not more than 500. Pictures are fine.</p>