Describes a study about tuberculosis, you should include a description of the disease as well as a description of the microbe that causes the disease.

Project: Critique Paper and Peer Review Critique Paper
Addresses Course Outcome #1
recognize the use of the scientific method to weigh evidence, make decisions, and solve problems
apply knowledge of cellular and molecular processes to understand infectious disease mechanisms
synthesize knowledge of microbial pathogenesis and disease prevention methods and communicate this knowledge to the community
Purpose:
To critically analyze scientific information presented in the popular media.

Description:
In this assignment, you will be using the following skills:
critical evaluation of information presented in popular media
evaluation of the scientific method
evaluation of a website
use of library databases/resources
Your critique should be 1,200 to 1,500 words, NOT including references, titles, etc. Your paper should be well-written, organized, and demonstrate a logical flow of information. It should also be spell-checked and grammatically correct.
Critique the article: There is a useful guide to Critical Analysis located in the Science Study Skills section of the classroom (located in the Course Content area under the link for Science Learning Center).
The UMUC guide to Critical Analysis will help you with the following:
how to identify and challenge starting assumptions
how to distinguish facts from opinions
how to make logical assumptions from the facts presented
how to identify strengths and weaknesses of the experiments and data
how to find and sort out conflicting claims
how to identify key information
how to identify missing information and consider alternative theories
how to determine the relevance of the study
You may also find Cornell’s guide to critiquing a research paper helpful.
You should present your critique in the following format:
A summary of the article. Be sure to include:
Background information that led to the study. In the background you should include basic information about the topic. For example, if your article describes a study about tuberculosis, you should include a description of the disease as well as a description of the microbe that causes the disease. What are the characteristics of the organism that causes tuberculosis? Disease course? Etc.
This is essentially a mini report. It should provide enough background information to give us an idea of why this research is important.
You should be sure that you are using reliable sources for information. You should integrate your two sources into your paper (remember in-text citations!).
A discussion of the science. Be sure to include:
What is the goal of the study?
Summary of the experiments done (include things such as sample size, length of experiments, dosages, etc.).
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This should be thorough, so that the reader knows exactly what was done without having to read the article.
Include a brief summary of the findings of the study and why they are important.
Conclusions drawn from the study.
Are any future experiments planned?
Your opinion:
Faults, some things to consider:
Were there good controls? Why or why not?
Sample size too small or biased?
Conclusions not supported by experimental evidence?
Will this study apply to the general population?
If you find no faults, justify your reasons.
Real-World Application
Include your own thoughts and opinions on the topic. Relate the points/conclusions of the article to another issue in YOUR everyday life and/or to work you have completed in class. Be sure to make your contributions clear, such as “I believe …, I think …, etc.”
Citations.

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