WRITING ASSIGNMENT - RESEARCH PAPER

Source 1 Quote: Location (Laboratory)

“Laboratory courses are a natural place to build critical thinking skills because successful critical thinking instruction requires active engagement of students. Furthermore, research experience can promote better learning of course material improved data collection and analytical skills, enhanced scientific reasoning and teamwork abilities and a healthier understanding of the nature of science (Gasper 25).”

Source 2 Quote: Location (Laboratory)

“The goal of this course was to design a lab in which students developed individualized research, engaged in cooperative problem-solving, presented their findings in a meaningful manner, and gained experience in the mechanics of authentic research. An additional benefit of the lab was that it correlated lecture with lab, promoting student engagement in lecture and overall comprehension (Parks 1).”

Source 3 Quote: Benefits 

“Detailed knowledge of the production processes, microbiological and biochemical aspects of traditional African dairy fermentation is critical for the development of products with enhanced quality, safety and health benefits for a sustainable food security in the region (Agyei 1).”

Source 4 Quote: Benefits

“So far, the search for microbial life in extra-terrestrial locations have been less than successful. The first of such attempts, occurred through Viking program (NASA-1970s), in which two Mars landers were used to conduct experiments that searched for bio signatures of life on Mars. The landers utilized robotic arms to collect soil samples into sealed containers that were brought back to earth (Dey 5).”

Source 5 Quote: Education

“Another interesting community outreach SL program involved the creation of a Micro Safari in which community members were able to go to various exhibits and participate in hands-on activities (Webb 2).”

Source 6 Quote: Education

“Bacteria, the tiniest story ever told’ by Peruzzo and Rodriguez Juele (2018) is a beautifully illustrated comic book that communicates the complexity of the microbial world (Scavone 4).”