Welcome to the
Microbes
page to support the assessment task provided to you by your teacher
Where do I start?
You will need to use a variety of resources to complete this assessment task. This includes both print resources (printed books, journals, articles) and digital resources (web searches, databases, online encyclopaedias). Print resources have already had their credentials checked when they go through the editing process so the information is all ready to be used. This makes them a useful tool in the search for information as you can use these resources without wondering if the information is actually correct!
CHECK YOUR SOURCES
CHSLibrary staff have curated (brought together) some print resources for you which are held at the Library Desk for you to use (see photo above!). Your teacher may borrow these on behalf of the class or send you over to use them. Click here to search for books. Please ask if you are unsure where these books are located - Library Staff are here to help.
CHECK YOUR SOURCES
CHSLibrary staff have curated (brought together) some print resources for you which are held at the Library Desk for you to use (see photo above!). Your teacher may borrow these on behalf of the class or send you over to use them. Click here to search for books. Please ask if you are unsure where these books are located - Library Staff are here to help.
List of potential topics:
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OR as your teacher has advised you! |
Before you start ...
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Use this search tool to find some amazing sites for your assessment task. Use keywords: Cholera OR Vibrio cholerae, Influenza or Chicken pox OR varicella zoster Look also under PubMed for more medical articles. |
Alternatively, you can use any search engine you are comfortable with and try these tips for a fine-tuned search:
"chicken pox" - putting quote marks " " around your words keeps them together in the search and - using and between words/ideas means that the engine will search for this AND that. - - using a minus symbol will remove anything from your search that you don't want. Clearing away the clutter can help you see what is there that can be helpful. Try this: http://bfy.tw/GVDo |
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Boolify does the work for you! Try this out.
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This widget is for the Science in Context database via EPIC. You can type your search straight into the box above OR click on it and go to the website to search.
Use keywords: Cholera OR Vibrio cholerae, Influenza or Chicken pox OR varicella zoster |
This widget is for the Health & Wellness database via EPIC. You can type your search straight into the box above OR click on it and go to the website to search.
Use keywords: Cholera OR Vibrio cholerae), Influenza or Chicken pox OR varicella zoster |
This widget is for the Gale databases via EPIC. You can type your search straight into the box above OR click on it and go to the website to search.
Use keywords: Cholera, Influenza or Ebola |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have good information that can help you too.
Use keywords: Cholera OR Vibrio cholerae), Influenza or Chicken pox OR varicella zoster |
The World Health Organisation has information on all of these topics - just use a keyword search for: cholera, salmonella, influenza, or ebola. There is country information and factsheets available here.
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With viruses like the Coronavirus, where breakthroughs are happening every day, you can keep up with what is happening via Google News
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Good basic information in this site on specific microbes e.g. pneumonia
It uses Google Custom search so it will bring up ads ... look below these to find the info from Inner Body site |
Fairly complicated text BUT some really great diagrams for you to use e.g. salmonella
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Good overview - search for your micro-organism in the search bar
I have set this on the 'Parents' site as the list that comes up will tell you the level of information beside it. You can also clink on the tabs and use the link on the left hand side to search in the Teens or Kids site too, but the list that comes up is much the same. |
Cholera Part 1A great video that gives you an idea of the micro-organisms involved in cholera, the symptoms, transmission and the impact on the human body. Part 1.
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Cholera Part 2A great video that gives you an idea of the micro-organisms involved in cholera, the symptoms, transmission and the impact on the human body. Part 2.
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InfluenzaA great video that asks (and answers) ...
what is Influenza? |
TuberculosisA great video that gives you an idea about how the body reacts to Tuberculosis.
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Meningococcal meningitis
A resource made for Y11 students ... slow start BUT you should persevere :)
Referencing using APA Style:
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Use CiteThisForMe as your referencing tool. It uses a Chrome Extension.
Watch the tutorial below and follow the instructions given. |
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Click HERE for an exemplar Bibliography. It includes format templates for:
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