Biology research

Scientific Article Summary

Grade

________ / 25 points

Student Name_________________________________

Date Due: __________________

Name of the Article: ____________________________________________________________________________

Name of Journal:_______________________________________________________________________________

Publication Date:________________________________

Authors:______________________________________________________________________________________

Institution/Country:_____________________________________________________________________________

Instructions:

· Fill out this Summary Sheet on your computer and print out a copy to be graded.

· The completed summary is worth up to 25 points.

· The completed Summary Sheet will be due the day noted on your lecture schedule.

· No late submissions allowed.

· Do NOT email this form. It MUST be handed in during the class in which it is due.

1. Purpose / Hypothesis

What was the OVERALL purpose &/or hypothesis of the research work being performed in this article? [State in 2-3 sentences.] [Worth 2 points]

2. Components/ Experiments

2a. List at least 4 key experiments &/or components of the research conducted by the authors. [Worth 2 points]

2b. Briefly explain the purpose for each of the key experiments listed in 2a. [Worth 4 points]

3. Methods

3a. List at least 4 key methods used by the researchers, including any organisms required [ i.e. animals, bacteria, etc], for each of the key experiments/components listed in question 2a? [Worth 2 points]

3b. Briefly describe the purpose, strategy and techniques of each method listed. [Worth 4 points]

4. Results

What were the results of each of the 4 key experiments / components listed in question 2? [Worth 4 points]

5. Conclusions

5a. List the final conclusion(s) of the authors? [Worth 3 points]

5b. Did the authors prove or disprove their primary hypothesis? Explain. [Worth 2 points]

6. Significance of the Research Project

Explain the significance or importance of the research project described in this article to the field of microbiology? [Worth 2 points]

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