Description: Discuss how we can put microbes to work to facilitate our lives: from keeping our landscape clean to making delicious food and beverages. Review the Learning Activities in Module 9 to assist you with this assignment. Objectives: Recognize the
For this paper, please: 1. Research at least 3 beneficial aspects of microorganisms (i.e. how microbes are extremely helpful for humans and the environment) and discuss each of these, in detail. Please be sure these are 3 separate topics. For example, if you choose to discuss the benefits of microbes in food production, this is 1 separate idea. You cannot divide this into 3 types of food and classify this as your 3 topics. Also, mention the specific names of at least 2 specific bacteria involved (Genus and species) in the processes you discuss. 2. Choose 1 beneficial aspect that you find most interesting. – Discuss why you think this is most interesting. – Discuss what you think would be very interesting future developments in this particular area of Microbiology. 3. Please include a title page, a running head, page numbers, and a works cited page – include at least 3 references in APA format 4. Paper Specifics: – the length of the paper should be 5-7 pages, not including the title page and the works cited page – an abstract is not needed – the paper should be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 font – do not copy information from references exactly since part of your grade will be a VeriCite check – check your spelling, grammar, and sentence structure Instructions: **You will have Nine weeks to complete this project** Search the Online Library for information about harnessing bacteria to help us. Search Academic OneFile or choose another database. Use the Concorde Online Library TutorialPreview the document if you need assistance with your search. Use these search strings or try some of your own: Putting bacteria to work Microbial fuel cell Industrial microbiology biotechnology Microbes in health care Microbial taxa Biotechnology and bacteria Create a five-to-seven page essay summarizing various ways in which we employ microbes to our advantage. Think about their use in the food industry, waste management, health care, and conversion of waste product into fuel. Which of these applied Microbiology fields is of interest to you and has the potential for further development in your opinion? Support all of your assertions with scholarly resources. Essay: This project should be in proper APA format. There is a requirement of at least THREE scholarly resources (Wikipedia is not allowed) and those resources must be no older than FIVE years old. Five-to-Seven pages, not including title page, reference page, or appendix. Only a Word Doc submission is allowed. Remember, the Office365 account offers free access to Microsoft Office, which includes Word.
