Major goals for your projects
1] Apply what you are learning in this class to an unknown plant.
2] Compare the anatomy of the unknown plant or plant part to "textbook" examples.
3] Relate the anatomical traits of the unknown to Xeromorphic and Hydromorphic adaptations for Leaves.
4] Learn how to write a Scientific Paper.
5] Learn how to compose your paper for the Internet.
6] Give evidence that you have learned how to cut sections with the cryotome, stain them with toluidine blue & other pertinent stains, photograph, digitize, modify and label them.
A typical Scientific Paper has the following parts.
Title |
The Title is the Next to Last thing to do! |
Abstract |
Do the Abstract before the Title. |
Key Words |
This is the LAST section to do! |
Introduction |
This should be started while you are conducting background literature studies or preliminary work. However, it is usually revised after you get near to the completion of the project because your research will probably take you down unexpected paths. |
Materials & Methods |
I usually start with the Materials & Methods.This gets the ball rolling and helps me recall the way in which I approached the study. It sets the stage for the next session. |
Results |
This comes next for obvious reasons. |
Discussion |
This comes after the Results. |
