Posted: December 21st, 2015

In clinical transplantation an observed complication is that previous red blood cell (RBC) transfusions may reduce the risk of solid organ transplant rejection but increase the risk of bone marrow graft failure – Discus

Transfusion and Transplantation Science

Topic Description:

In clinical transplantation an observed complication is that previous red blood cell (RBC) transfusions may reduce the risk of solid organ transplant rejection but increase the risk of bone marrow graft failure – Discus

You are required to present an argued case for what you this is happening in this case. You need to fully reference your argument through out the text.

Word count (excluding references or text in figs or tables) 2000 +/- 10%. The final document must be submitted as a .doc (or version of) or .rtf so that we are able to open, grade the work and return it with feedback.

This assignment will be assessed for balance, accuracy and relevance.  It will also be used to assess your ability to develop a reasoned argument.

The word limit for this assignment is 2000 words.

The essay must be word processed in Microsoft Word and must be submitted via WebLearn. The assignment sections are word-limited (see below), and these word limits must be adhered to. A deadline for submission is given below and must be adhered to (penalties may be applied for late submission).

The essay must show evidence of directly addressing the question set (as opposed to answering a question you wish had been set!). Therefore, the inclusion of relevant information, but failure to structure the essay to address the question set, cannot be expected to attract a high mark. Equally the candidate cannot expect to gain credit for the inclusion of irrelevant information, which although factually correct, has not been asked for.

An abstract should be included, at the start, summarizing your essay, and should be limited to 150 words (plus up to 10% ie. 15 words; equals 165 words maximum). There are penalties for exceeding the word limit; you will be penalized by 1 mark for 1-10 words in excess of 165 words, 2 marks for an 11-20 word excess, etc, up to a maximum penalty of 5 marks. You must include a word count at the end of the abstract.

The essay itself should not exceed 2000 words (plus up to 10% ie 200 words; equals 2200 words maximum). There are penalties for exceeding the word limit; you will be penalized by 1 mark for 1-100 words in excess of 2200 words, 2 marks for a 101-200 word excess, etc, up to a maximum penalty of 5 marks. You must include a word count at the end of the essay