2.3 Discussion: Scientific Literature

2.3.1 Activity

Estimated time: 25 min

2.3.1.1 Instructions

1. Form groups of four.
   • Add names to the “Microbial Mysteries Groups” sheet
     • docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yDkZQCPRKdorJeL7uqHe7zD33Yab34chfNV4Bk6_QLo
2. Pair up into groups (10 min).
   • Discuss – Each group member briefly describes answers to prelab assignment
   • Summarize – Identify best answer and add to slidedeck
     • docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ytUqB4I9_iQhdG75pCyZaUXyj9pHdgqjomuNEayOGBs
3. Share group discussion (2 min each group).

2.3.2 Footnotes

Resources

• Google Doc

Contributions and Affiliations

• Valeriya Gaysinskaya, Johns Hopkins University
• Frederick Tan, Johns Hopkins University

Last Revised: January 2026

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