Paper details
Compile a report detailing your identification of the unknown bacterium. The report should contain the
following sections:
Introduction: (approximately 300-500 words)
In the introduction section you would include patient information, general information about the
identification process and pertinent background information about the general type of disease (ie: urinary
tract infections, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections, etc). Do not give the final pathogen
diagnosis, save that for later. (Don’t forget the in-text citations where needed!)
Results Table:
This table should include ALL staining and biochemical test results you requested (even tests that you
requested but weren’t that helpful in the identification process.) You do not need to explain the test or
result, just a table showing the test and a + or – for your results.
Identification: (approximately 600-1,200 words)
Walk through the identification process including staining, biochemical test results, research that you did,
etc. This is where you include any difficulties and/or aberrant results along with your justification for your