Seems like a typical outline format…does the professor need you to fill in all the blanks? Probably not really…
Start with:
Introduction:
State what the general function of the areas in the body that the H-P plays a role in and then at the end of the introduction, instead of a thesis statement like you would writing a paper for an essay that supports arguments, make a statement of what the H-P does (over-simplify the function now so you can go in depth later). Your intro should be about 1-2 well thought out paragraphs.
Body:
You need to figure all of the areas of the body that the H=P bacteria play a role in. Since I do not know much about the actual topic, I think if you try to arrange you body in a format which sets up an ascending order of complexity. By this, I mean, start out with simple functions, describing in detail the material make-up of the bacteria and then slowly start making your way to talking about the necessary life function. Ask yourself: If I took out this bacteria, can a body function? Try to address questions that a reader might ask as well. For instance: I don’t know anything about it. So if I were writing the paper, my questions would ascend in this order:
What is H-P?
a. get a little more in-depth from your introduction.
What does it look like?
a. get descriptive.
Where is it in the body?
a. is it in more than one place?
What does it do?
a. detailed overview of all functions starting with the most basic.
b. what functions are dependent/independent of the bacterium-does it share a symbiosis with any other microbes?
Advanced functions?
Is it necissary?
a. can I live without it?
I know my outline is a little different from your format above, but just keep these kind of questions in mind.
Conclusions:
Conclusions are always pretty easy. Do not be afraid to restate any of the materials you covered in your body. I would not restate anything from the intro though since this is a scientific paper and not a presentation. Stay away from:
-The opening statement “In conclusion…” This is not a power point presentation, and you are not pitching a new mind blowing mode of transportation.
-Stay in the 3rd person. There is nothing more irritating for a science teacher to read than “I think…” statements or “I have found…” statements.
-Keep your ideas clear and concise especially in this place in your paper. When I write my research papers, I always make sure to over simplify my sentences. Pretend you are using the AP style book.
A word on transitions:
In a scientific paper, transitions do not need to be as colorful as say a paper for creative writing would have you write. I like to keep it in what I was taught “bullet style”
—–Start of a list:
First…
Secondly…
Thirdly…
…
…
Lastly…
This sort of format keeps the reader on track.
Anyway, I took some time off from grading and if you have anymore questions, post away.
Adam
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