Microbial Journal Article

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 current APA Style 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.
• From Professor: When writing your signature papers, I would like to see an abstract, introduction, and conclusion paragraph in addition to the body paragraphs where you are addressing the question. I consider the abstract, intro and conclusion paragraphs to part of APA format so if those are not included you will get points off on the APA portion of the grading rubric.

See rubric for specific grading criteria.

MICR_290_OL – Lecture Signature Assignment Rubric

MICR_290_OL – Lecture Signature Assignment Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
Why did the scientist perform the study (i.e., description of the background)?	14.25 to >12.11 pts Meets or Exceeds Expectations Student 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. 12.11 to >10.26 pts Approaches Expectations Student 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. 10.26 to >8.41 pts Below Expectations Student 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. 8.41 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Student 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.	14.25 pts
What is the hypothesis (or hypotheses) under investigation?	14.25 to >12.11 pts Meets or Exceeds Expectations Hypothesis is clearly and accurately identified. 12.11 to >10.26 pts Approaches Expectations Hypothesis is fairly clear and mostly accurately identified. 10.26 to >8.41 pts Below Expectations Hypothesis is somewhat or almost clearly and accurately identified. 8.41 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Hypothesis is not clearly or accurately identified.	14.25 pts
What were the major techniques and results? Did the results support or negate the hypothesis/hypotheses?	14.25 to >12.11 pts Meets or Exceeds Expectations Student states major points clearly and supports statements with specific details and examples. 12.11 to >10.26 pts Approaches Expectations Student states most major points clearly and supports statements with adequately specific details and examples. 10.26 to >8.41 pts Below Expectations Student states some or no major points and provides weak or no specific details and examples. 8.41 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Student does not identify major points clearly or provide support with specific details or examples.	14.25 pts
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?	14.25 to >12.11 pts Meets or Exceeds Expectations Student links results to relevant examples of current experiences and knowledge; uses an organized, analytical approach, demonstrating use of critical thinking skills. 12.11 to >10.26 pts Approaches Expectations Student 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. 10.26 to >8.41 pts Below Expectations Student 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. 8.41 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Student 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.	14.25 pts
Why did you choose this particular article to review? Was it interesting, informative, clearly written, or none of the above?	14.25 to >12.11 pts Meets or Exceeds Expectations Student gives an opinion of the article using personal reflection, and supports opinion with clearly expressed, specific examples. 12.11 to >10.26 pts Approaches Expectations Student gives an opinion of the article using some personal reflection, and supports opinion with some specific examples. 10.26 to >8.41 pts Below Expectations Student gives an unclear opinion or no opinion of the article, and weakly supports opinion with specific examples. 8.41 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Student does not give an opinion of the article. There is no indication of personal reflection. Does not provide specific examples.	14.25 pts
Style/Grammar/Spelling/APA Style	3.75 to >3.19 pts Meets or Exceeds Expectations The assignment consistently follows current APA Style 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. 3.19 to >2.7 pts Approaches Expectations The assignment consistently follows current APA Style with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly. 2.7 to >2.21 pts Below Expectations The assignment does not follow current APA Style and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing where needed. 2.21 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations No attempt to follow APA Style is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.	3.75 pts

This is for a microbiology class
Please see uploaded file for details.
You may choose any article of your choice on the link provided in word file.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

The article under review is about influenza in a rural hospital in Ghana. It was aimed at establishing the burden of influenza among hospitalized febrile children in Ghana. The results of the study would also help healthcare workers how to use influenza as a differential diagnosis to other serious febrile infections. The study hypothesized that influenza infections contribute significantly to the disease burden of hospitalized children with febrile illnesses in Ghana and that the distribution of influenza infections is influenced by seasonal rainy patterns. The study involved all children admitted to a pediatric ward with a temperature equal to or greater than 38oC who were screened for…