HRM MIC M5 M6 MICtd

Disease; Microbial Applications; Biotransformations; Microbial Decomposition

Your SLP is almost completed as you begin this module.  You will need to complete your reading in Microbes: Concepts and Applications, "Chapter 1 Human and Microbial World," "Chapter 2: Gene technology: Application and Techniques," "Chapter 5 Diversity of Microorganisms."

For this module you are to do the following:

1. Discuss the role of the microbes (you have selected)* in the ecosystem. 

You may use "Chapters 6 and 7" in Microbes: Concepts and Applications, to search for your microbes.

*Note: After you have conducted independent research if you cannot find specific examples of the role of the specific microbes you have selected for the SLP you may discuss the general role of microbes in the ecosystem.  

Please upload your M5 SLP when it is completed.

Your assignment is due by the Monday following the end of this module.  Please upload your case assignment.

SLP Assignment Expectations

Length:  Each module SLP should be approximately a minimum of 2-4 pages or approximately 500 to 650 words.

References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles).  Required readings are included.  Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking).  Use your own words and build on the ideas of others.   When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes.  The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).   

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question

Format: APA format is recommended (but not required) for this assignment. 

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted, assignments are expected to adhere to standards guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax.  Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.

The following items will be assessed in particular:

· Relevance  (e.g. all content is connected to the question)

· Precision (e.g. specific question is addressed.  Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate).

· Depth of discussion (e.g. present and integrate points that lead to deeper  issues)

· Breadth  (e.g. multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered)

· Evidence (e.g. points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references)

· Logic (e.g. presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information)

· Clarity  (e.g. writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail  or examples)

· Objectivity (e.g. avoid use of first person and subjective bias)