Assignment:
In this DB, students will discuss a scientifically based current event. The even must have occurred in 2020.
The event can focus on any science or health-related event.
Science disciplines of discussion can include but are not limited to biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, physical chemistry, biotechnology, medicine, physics, astronomy, astrophysics, or geology. Events can describe new discoveries in medicine, pharmaceuticals, treatments, medical or science-related equipment, or other areas.
An example of a current event is the use of genealogy to solve crimes (2018 Golden State Killer found).
The criteria are that it must be a current event with a scientific aspect. Be sure not to overlap any material from previous or future discussion boards (such a diseases of microorganisms or biotechnology discoveries). Things to include:
1. what is the scientific component of the event
2. how did it come about
3. who/what is affected by it
4. what impact does it cause (economically, health-wise, socially)
5. was the occurrence was something locally, nationally, or globally.
6. why was the event important to make some type of headline?
7. Please include interesting facts you may find related to the event as well.
Remember, this is to be done in your own words (no copying and pasting from sources allowed).
Using the Sources
- -SHOULD BE MLA FORMAT
- NO PLAGIARISM
- NEED PLAGIARISM REPORT ALONG WITH WORK.
- 300 to 350 words count (Excluding work cited)
- Use the source
Below are examples of acceptable scientific publications (you are not limited to these):
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Epidemiology Reviews
American Society for Microbiology News (ASM News)
Science
Nature
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Journal of Virology
Journal of Infectious Diseases
New England Journal of Medicine
Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID)
Lancet
Journal of Bacteriology
Journal of Tropical Medicine
Clinical Microbiology Review
Examples of unacceptable sources for this course:
Wikipedia.com- never acceptable
- Time
- National Geographic
- National Inquirer
- Any newspaper (such as: Dallas Morning News, USA Today, New Yorker)
- Reader's Digest
- Globe
- Any other magazine: Men's Health, Women's Health, Good Housekeeping