Modern Biological Microscopy Techniques Report

This assignment is about writing a report on modern biological microscopy techniques. The report should be based on one or more journal articles or published review articles and cover an introduction to the chosen technique, its biological application in research, and any limitations or potential experimental difficulties. The report should be around 5 pages long, excluding references and title page/contents, and follow a specific outline format.

Microscopy Report
Modern Biological Microscopy Techniques Report
You should base your report on one or more journal articles or published review
articles. Pick one of the titles listed below for your report or make up one of your
own.
Suggested Titles:
- Fluorescence Microscopy applications to the study of subcellular structure
- Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy of biological tissues
- Scanning Electron Microscopy of biominerals
- Electron Microscopy of subcellular structure
Format – Max. 5 pages, excluding references and title page / contents
Use the following outline format for your report. You may work together in groups,
but your final submitted report MUST be unique to you.
Abstract and Introduction (10 / 50 marks)
Your report should include a 100-word abstract and start with a brief summary
introducing the major principles of your chosen technique.
Biological Application Commentary (28 / 50 marks)
After introducing the technique, describe in more detail one or more particular
example(s) of an application of the method in biological research. This will take
the form of a brief commentary on a particular research example or journal
article. Describe what the authors have shown using the technique.
In writing your report, don’t go into too much experimental detail, but try to point
out limitations or potential experimental difficulties. You will be awarded marks for
telling a coherent story, not on your knowledge of all the details. I DO NOT
expect you to research the subject extensively. I have provided a few reference
papers for you under Microscopy Resources, but I encourage you also to search
the literature yourself.
Note, that I expect you to write using correct grammar and spelling. You will
need to include a brief list of references. See the marking criteria for a detailed
explanation of how marks will be awarded.