Week |
Task |
1 |
introduction to writing in science, tools, and ideas |
2 |
Read abstracts and introductions of three papers on the effectiveness of antibacterial soap. |
3 |
Read methods and results sections of the three papers. Examine protocol of former soap experiment and think about its design and flaws. |
4 |
Read on number and types of treatments, data collection methods, and sample size. |
5 |
Decide upon a project option, modify for group needs. Discuss the design of your experiment. Turn in introduction and methods. |
7 |
Conduct experiment |
7.1 |
Collect data outside of class (usually the day after the experiment was conducted) |
8 |
Analyze data. |
8-11 |
Receive analysis back from grader with comments (draft versions to critique encouraged). |
11 |
Submit final draft to TA for grading. The final draft will be graded mostly on the adherence to overall format of a scientific paper. Sample rubrics on-line (may be modified by Grader). |