Chapter 10. Microbes
Published Online: 29 APR 2002
DOI: 10.1002/0470846607.ch10
Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Biosciences on the Internet: A Student's Guide
Additional Information
How to Cite
Dussart, G. (2002) Microbes, in Biosciences on the Internet: A Student's Guide, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470846607.ch10
Publication History
- Published Online: 29 APR 2002
- Published Print: 28 FEB 2002
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471498421
Online ISBN: 9780470846605
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- character;
- enquiry;
- assignment;
- virology;
- BSE;
- Spongiform;
- Encephalopathy;
- CJD;
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Summary
Each search has its own nature or character. Depending on the kind of information that is wanted, the underlying line of enquiry will be different. Questions asked along the line of enquiry will differ between searches and the answers to these questions will be handled differently, depending on the nature of the search. Seven different kinds of searches are presented.
In one examined search, the aim is to get information which will inform an assignment. The task is to discuss the relationship between virology, BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) and CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease). The search line passes through several sites based in the USA and the UK, culminating in a university site that, with great creativity, melds science, history and politics. The line of enquiry would almost certainly enthuse a student and inform them of contexts as well as providing a solid base of information which could contribute to their assignment.