User talk:Dermman1

UCF COM C/O 2018 WorkPlan
Dear Esteemed Wikipedia Audience,

We are delighted to propose our workplan for improving the Cowden Syndrome article to the best of our ability. The Work Plan is as follows:

1.) We have identified that not all of the major informative points in this article have a high quality reference. Therefore, we hope to ensure all of the major and important points regarding Cowden Syndrome have a high quality and up to date reference.

2.) Not everything in the article was relevant. For example, the genetics section was quite heavy compared to the other sections. It is our goal to consolidate this section to make it more aligned with the others. Furthermore, the epidemiology section is at the bottom of the page, when it should be at the top. In addition, the lead article repeats the fact that thyroid, breast, and endometrial carcinomas occur in Cowden syndrome in 2 separate places when mentioning it just once would suffice.

3.) Overall, the article had few minor biases. As previously mentioned there was an emphasis on genetics of Cowden Syndrome relative to the other subjects in the article. Furthermore, the article may be biased because of lack of references--therefore shifting toward expressing the authors/editors opinion rather than scientific consensus. Finally, the references that were used included older bodies of literature, for example reference 2 and 6 are from 1988 and reference 11 is from 1963. Perhaps, these references could be updated to reflect any possible changes in the scientific consensus regarding this disorder.

4.) We have checked the links for reference 2, 3, and 5 which all worked and linked either directly to PubMed or to the article.

5.) We will review several up to date review articles and textbooks to ascertain what information is relevant and try to discuss the information in useful headings such as (but not limited to): Introduction, Genetics, Signs and Symptoms, Management, and Treatment. All information deemed to be superfluous or excessive (ex. the exact molecular weight of the most common gene mutation that causes Cowden Syndrome) will be excluded.

6.) When relevant and important, links will absolutely be embedded to other Wikipedia pages.

7.) We will attempt to avoid doctor-speak and medical jargon by first conceptualizing the information gathered through review articles and textbooks and then pretending to explain them to an imaginary patient first, then using that explanation we have formed as the basis of the level of knowledge, tone, and methodology for writing this article.

The breakdown of work between Dermman1 and Abotwin will be as follows: Dermman1 will complete the lead section by redoing it, adding much more references and consolidating epidemiology into it. Dermman1 and Abotwin will split signs and symptoms evenly by breaking them down into organ system such as malignancies (such as thyroid, endometrial, skin, breast), CNS, and developmental issues. Abotwin will create a Management section and may consolidate the Treatment section with the Management section. Dermman1 and Abotwin will complete the Diagnosis section and consolidate the genetics section together as a team.

Sincerely,

Dermman1 (talk) 06:29, 6 March 2018 (UTC) and Abotwin

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