1. Recent Research Project
How To

2. Day 1: Article and Summary
You will use the Scientific Method in order to present recent research in biotechnology (within the last 3 years)
Think of a problem based on prior knowledge and search sites in the sources section of handout (example: 3-D printed heart)
Choose an article and save the link
Summarize the article
link and summary to instructor

3. Scientific Method Starts with a question
Only tests one question at a time

4. How scientists solve problems:
State the problem
Form a hypothesis
Test the hypothesis (experiment)
Data/ Results
Conclusion
(Theory)

5. Form a Hypothesis An educated guess
A prediction about what will happen during the experiment based on previous information
Do Not forget to use an “If, then” statement

6. Test the Hypothesis Usually an experiment
Could be making observations, too
Pay special attention to procedure
Variables!
Anything that can affect the outcome of an experiment
Only test one variable at a time
All other variables kept the same (constant)
Controlled experiment is best
One group exposed to variable: experimental group
Other group not exposed to variable: control group

7. Test the hypothesis (experiment) Independent/ Dependent Variables
IV – usually after If. I V- I change it
DV – usually after then. D V – it Depends; I Don’t change it
What are the IV and DV…
If I go outside when its raining, then I will get wet.
If the temperature is raised, then the enzyme activity will increase.
If I study, then I will pass the test.

8. Data Collected during experiments Two types
Quantitative—numbers
Qualitative—description
Data is often interpreted with graphs

9. Quantitative or Qualitative??
1. The phone charged for 1 hour.
-Quantitative
2. The liquid turned from green to pink.
-Qualitative
3. The hood of the car was extremely hot.
4. The song was 2 min, 30 sec long.

10. Conclusion What you discovered
Does it agree or disagree with the hypothesis?
Any mistakes or improvements?

11. Scientific theory
Many scientists have tested and gotten the same results
No evidence refutes the statement

12. Day 2 Keeping in mind the steps of the Scientific Method, you will:
Read through the article and begin gathering the following information:
Key terms and concepts that you need to know to understand the experiment.
The hypothesis the scientist(s) proposed (Remember to put it in an If…, then… format.)
The procedure for the experiment.
How was the experiment controlled?
What conclusion did the researchers come to?
What are the flaws in the experiment?
How is this experiment helping to improve society?

13. Key Terms/ Concepts
Any word or key concept that you or your audience may not understand
Example:
Your experiment is on 3-D printing a heart
You can show an image or video showing 3-D printing or explain in your own words

14. Hypothesis Read through the article and formulate a hypothesis
HINT: The title or first paragraph will help you with this!!
Example: If 3-D printing a heart is successful, then organ donors will no longer be needed.

15. The Procedure
Most articles will not give a numbered or bulleted example of their procedures for their experiment.
Using the steps of the experiment explained in the article, create a numbered or bulleted list of their procedures.

16. Control
The control is the group that is not exposed to the experiment.
Example:
Patients with 3-D printed heart transplant (experimental group) compared to patients with a traditional heart transplant (control group)

17. Conclusion
Explain the conclusions that the scientist came to as explained to in the article.
Example:
3-D printed heart transplants are not possible at this time because finding a source for blood supply to the heart has proven to be a difficult task. At this time, the hypothesis cannot be supported.

18. Flaws in the Experiment
Some articles will point out mistakes made in the experiment.
You may need to explain what you thought they could have done better.
You can also explain what they can do in the future.
Be sure to find “two”!!

19. Day 3 Put a minimum of 3 sources into APA format.
Your link from the article is already 1 source!
The sites used to explain key terms and concepts or images fro the presentation can be used for your other sources.

20. Bibme.org Go to bibme.org Click on website
Copy link for source and click on “find website”
Click “select”
Click “continue to final step”
Make sure all * sections are filled in and then click on “Add to my bibliography”
Choose “APA” and then copy into your sources section of presentation or Word Document

21. Day 4: Presentation
Put information gathered into a PowerPoint or Prezi Presentation
Make sure the slides are not too “wordy”
Check spelling, capitalization and punctuation
Make sure the slides are neatly laid out
Make sure there is an appropriate number of pictures and they pertain to the slide
Grade yourself using the rubric to make sure you have everything!!

22. Day 5: Presenting Try not to be nervous!! Use a loud and clear voice
Do not read from slides (use notecards if it helps)
Make eye contact with the audience
Maintain a good posture and try not to fidget
Try not to say “Um” or “Like” too often
Be respectful when you are not presenting!!