Microbiology

In this assignment, students will review a microbial journal article.

Choose one article from a primary scientific literature source that uses a microbe as a model organism/system and write a comprehensive summary of the study that answers the following questions:

Choose one article from a primary scientific literature source that uses a microbe as a model organism/system. NOTE: Many free articles may be obtained from http://www.pubmed.gov

Links to an external site.

or visit the WCU library.

Write a summary of the study that includes:

1. Why did the scientists perform the study (i.e., description of background)?

2. What was the hypothesis (or hypotheses) under investigation? 3. What were the major results and did they support or negate the

hypothesis? Which key techniques were used to achieve these results? 4. Why are the results significant and do they point to further/future

studies? In other words, why does this article matter and what should or could be done next?

5. Why did you choose this particular article to review? Was it interesting, informative, clearly written, or none of the above?

Compose your review in APA format and include:

● A title page ● Answers to the questions above in paragraph format (2 or more pages) ● A reference page with the reference for your article and any other

sources used in your review.

MICR_290_BL - Lecture Signature Assignment Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Why did the scientist perform the study (i.e., description of the background)?

9.5 to >8.08 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent developed a clearly written central theme or idea with a strong introduction to the study. Student understands and communicates a grasp of the scientific inquiry presented in the journal article.

8.08 to >6.84 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent developed a central theme or idea with a reasonable introduction to the study. Student appears to grasp the scientific inquiry presented in the journal article.

6.84 to >5.61 ptsApproaches ExpectationsStudent developed a somewhat clear central theme or idea and introduction to the study, although some pieces are missing. Student may grasp some of the scientific inquiry presented in the journal article.

5.61 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsStudent does not have a central theme or idea or a strong introduction to the study. Student has minimal or no grasp of the scientific inquiry presented in the journal article.

9.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

What is the hypothesis (or hypotheses) under investigation?

9.5 to >8.08 ptsExceeds ExpectationsHypothesis is clearly and accurately identified.

8.08 to >6.84 ptsMeets ExpectationsHypothesis is fairly clear and mostly accurately identified.

6.84 to >5.61 ptsApproaches ExpectationsHypothesis is somewhat or almost clearly and accurately identified.

5.61 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsHypothesis is not clearly or accurately identified.

9.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

What were the major techniques and results? Did the results support or negate the hypothesis/hypoth eses?

9.5 to >8.08 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent states major points clearly and supports statements with specific details and examples.

8.08 to >6.84 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent states most major points clearly and supports statements with adequately specific details and examples.

6.84 to >5.61 ptsApproaches ExpectationsStudent states some or no major points and provides weak or no specific details and examples.

5.61 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsStudent does not identify major points clearly or provide support with specific details or examples.

9.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Why are the results significant and do they point to further/future studies? In other words, why does this article matter and what should or could be done next?

9.5 to >8.08 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent links results to relevant examples of current experiences and knowledge; uses an organized, analytical approach, demonstrating use of critical thinking skills.

8.08 to >6.84 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent links some results to relevant examples of current experiences and knowledge; uses a somewhat organized, analytical approach, demonstrating an adequate level of critical thinking in the process.

6.84 to >5.61 ptsApproaches ExpectationsStudent uses few or no links of results to relevant examples of current experiences and knowledge; uses a somewhat or little-organized, analytical approach, demonstrating little to no critical thinking in the process.

5.61 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsStudent does not link results to relevant examples of current experiences and knowledge; does not use an organized, analytical approach, demonstrating no critical thinking in the process.

9.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Why did you choose this particular article to review? Was it interesting, informative, clearly written, or none of the above?

9.5 to >8.08 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent gives an opinion of the article using personal reflection, and supports opinion with clearly expressed, specific examples.

8.08 to >6.84 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent gives an opinion of the article using some personal reflection, and supports opinion with some specific examples.

6.84 to >5.61 ptsApproaches ExpectationsStudent gives an unclear opinion or no opinion of the article, and weakly supports opinion with specific examples.

5.61 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsStudent does not give an opinion of the article. There is no indication of personal reflection. Does not provide specific examples.

9.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Style/Grammar/Sp elling/APA Formatting

2.5 to >2.15 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

2.15 to >1.8 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.

1.8 to >1.5 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing where needed.

1.5 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsNo attempt to follow APA format is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.

2.5 pts

Total Points: 50

In this assignment, students will review a microbial journal article.

Choose one article from a primary scientific literature source that uses a microbe as a model organism/system and write a comprehensive summary of the study that answers the following questions:

Choose one article from a primary scientific literature source that uses a microbe as a model organism/system. NOTE: Many free articles may be obtained from http://www.pubmed.gov

Links to an external site.

or visit the WCU library.

Write a summary of the study that includes:

1. Why did the scientists perform the study (i.e., description of background)?

2. What was the hypothesis (or hypotheses) under investigation? 3. What were the major results and did they support or negate the

hypothesis? Which key techniques were used to achieve these results? 4. Why are the results significant and do they point to further/future

studies? In other words, why does this article matter and what should or could be done next?

5. Why did you choose this particular article to review? Was it interesting, informative, clearly written, or none of the above?

Compose your review in APA format and include:

● A title page ● Answers to the questions above in paragraph format (2 or more pages) ● A reference page with the reference for your article and any other

sources used in your review.

MICR_290_BL - Lecture Signature Assignment Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Why did the scientist perform the study (i.e., description of the background)?

9.5 to >8.08 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent developed a clearly written central theme or idea with a strong introduction to the study. Student understands and communicates a grasp of the scientific inquiry presented in the journal article.

8.08 to >6.84 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent developed a central theme or idea with a reasonable introduction to the study. Student appears to grasp the scientific inquiry presented in the journal article.

6.84 to >5.61 ptsApproaches ExpectationsStudent developed a somewhat clear central theme or idea and introduction to the study, although some pieces are missing. Student may grasp some of the scientific inquiry presented in the journal article.

5.61 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsStudent does not have a central theme or idea or a strong introduction to the study. Student has minimal or no grasp of the scientific inquiry presented in the journal article.

9.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

What is the hypothesis (or hypotheses) under investigation?

9.5 to >8.08 ptsExceeds ExpectationsHypothesis is clearly and accurately identified.

8.08 to >6.84 ptsMeets ExpectationsHypothesis is fairly clear and mostly accurately identified.

6.84 to >5.61 ptsApproaches ExpectationsHypothesis is somewhat or almost clearly and accurately identified.

5.61 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsHypothesis is not clearly or accurately identified.

9.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

What were the major techniques and results? Did the results support or negate the hypothesis/hypoth eses?

9.5 to >8.08 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent states major points clearly and supports statements with specific details and examples.

8.08 to >6.84 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent states most major points clearly and supports statements with adequately specific details and examples.

6.84 to >5.61 ptsApproaches ExpectationsStudent states some or no major points and provides weak or no specific details and examples.

5.61 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsStudent does not identify major points clearly or provide support with specific details or examples.

9.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Why are the results significant and do they point to further/future studies? In other words, why does this article matter and what should or could be done next?

9.5 to >8.08 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent links results to relevant examples of current experiences and knowledge; uses an organized, analytical approach, demonstrating use of critical thinking skills.

8.08 to >6.84 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent links some results to relevant examples of current experiences and knowledge; uses a somewhat organized, analytical approach, demonstrating an adequate level of critical thinking in the process.

6.84 to >5.61 ptsApproaches ExpectationsStudent uses few or no links of results to relevant examples of current experiences and knowledge; uses a somewhat or little-organized, analytical approach, demonstrating little to no critical thinking in the process.

5.61 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsStudent does not link results to relevant examples of current experiences and knowledge; does not use an organized, analytical approach, demonstrating no critical thinking in the process.

9.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Why did you choose this particular article to review? Was it interesting, informative, clearly written, or none of the above?

9.5 to >8.08 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent gives an opinion of the article using personal reflection, and supports opinion with clearly expressed, specific examples.

8.08 to >6.84 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent gives an opinion of the article using some personal reflection, and supports opinion with some specific examples.

6.84 to >5.61 ptsApproaches ExpectationsStudent gives an unclear opinion or no opinion of the article, and weakly supports opinion with specific examples.

5.61 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsStudent does not give an opinion of the article. There is no indication of personal reflection. Does not provide specific examples.

9.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Style/Grammar/Sp elling/APA Formatting

2.5 to >2.15 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

2.15 to >1.8 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.

1.8 to >1.5 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing where needed.

1.5 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsNo attempt to follow APA format is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.

2.5 pts

Total Points: 50