This assignment is designed to encourage students to apply the concepts they learn in class to other topics beyond the scope of the course. Pick one of the two options listed below, the prompts are at

This assignment is designed to encourage students to apply the concepts they learn in class to other topics beyond the scope of the course. Pick one of the two options listed below, the prompts are attached and delve further into that topic by researching and writing a short research paper (minimum of 750 words, excluding references) in response to specific prompts. All questions must be addressed completely for full credit. Plan to use multiple resources to find evidence supporting your ideas and responses.

• Write this paper using your own words but cite all references MLA style; http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/06/ (Links to an external site.)). Review the syllabus for strategies to avoid plagiarism. 
• Option #1: Neurological Disease: prompt is attached
• Option #2: Sexually Transmitted Infections: prompt is attached