Microscopy Report: Biological Microscopy Techniques - Research

This report delves into the realm of biological microscopy techniques, providing an in-depth analysis of various methods. The report starts with an introduction to the selected microscopy technique, followed by a detailed exploration of its application within biological research. It examines a specific research example, highlighting the technique's capabilities and limitations. The report focuses on presenting a coherent understanding of the technique rather than delving into exhaustive experimental details. The report includes an abstract, and a reference list. This report is designed to help students understand the practical aspects of biological microscopy techniques, including how to analyze the results, and how to consider the limitations. The report aims to provide a focused overview of the subject matter.

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.