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Pandemic Comparison Project: Pandemic Comparison Project Lesson 3

Research

Lesson #3


Suggested Topics

 

Pathogenesis Virulence factors Disease reservoirs
Mode of Transmission Epidemiology Emerging/Re-emerging disease
Disease progression Morbidity/Mortality Vaccine efforts by public health agencies/governments
Pathogen identification Public Health Agencies Vaccine development
Disease tracking Incidence/Prevalence Biotechnology in pandemic response
Public health/government interaction Notable scientists Social/global events that impacted pandemic
Technology and epidemiology Race and public health Koch’s postulates in pandemic response

 


PURPOSE STATEMENT

EXAMPLE:

To evaluate the similarities and differences between the viral structures of MERS and SARS-CoV-1 and its influence on the viral lifecycle.


PLANNING & ORGANIZATION

The Best Mind Mapping Software according to dpm

Scroll to see which tools made it to this top 10, or head straight to the overviews.

  1.  Lucidspark — Best virtual whiteboard for mind mapping and collaboration

  2.  Miro — Best mind mapping with built-in communication tools

  3. Invision — Best design template library

  4. Creately — Best free mind mapping software with ULM diagram templates and real-time collaboration features

  5. MindGenius — Best simple mind mapping software

  6. Whimsical — Best for real-time mind map collaboration

  7. Mindomo — Best mind mapping software for its user-friendly, omni-platform experience across cloud, desktop, and mobile

  8. Ayoa — Best all-in-one mind mapping software

  9. SmartDraw — Best for mind mapping templates

  10. XMind — Best mobile mind mapping app

SEARCH TERMS

EXAMPLE

  • "MERS" 
  • "Middle East Respiratory Syndrome"
  • "SARS-CoV-1"
  • Camels
  • Bats 
  • "Spike Protein"
  • "Epithelial Cells"
  • GI Tract
  • Alveoli

Google Scholar Search

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THESIS STATEMENT

EXAMPLE:

The Spike Proteins ACE 1 and DPP4 affect the virulence and pathogenicity of the viruses that cause MERS and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.