"3D Reconstruction of Neurons" by ZEISS Microscopy
1/25/17
How do you use evidence in your discipline?
The discipline I have been focusing on throughout my college career at Emory University is Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology (NBB). Evidence is used in this discipline to show how data and findings are relevant and purposeful to the study at hand and how they can be used to benefit society or further the knowledge of the scientific world. Essentially, evidence is used throughout the scientific world to either support or counter a hypothesis that was created prior to beginning experimentation. Regardless of the outcome of the experiment, it is necessary to report your findings, as all data is crucial regardless of its significance. You want to publish all findings so that future scientists can use your work to tailor their experiments appropriately.
What are the processes or methods of inquiry?
The scientific process is the main method to find data and establish findings throughout all disciplines in the scientific field. Specifically, researchers must devise a hypothesis and then carry out a controlled experiment testing is the hypothesis should be accepted of rejected. It is also crucial to take notes of all steps and procedures throughout this method so that those trying to understand your experiment at a later date can follow all the steps exactly how you took them.
What types or genres of communication are there? (Lab report)
There are several types or genres of communication in neuroscience and all other related fields. Some of the most pertinent include lab reports, formal papers, presentations, lab meetings, and thesis dissertations. However, the most primitive and important genre of communication includes basic techniques such as speaking in person or via email. It is crucial that you speak fluently and tailor your vocabulary so that your audience can best understand the information or message you are conveying.
What are some rules or unwritten rules of communication?
One of the most basic yet most critical unwritten rules of communication in science is confidentiality. When others share information with you, regardless of its significance, it is crucial that you do not communicate this information, in person, via email, or by any other means, to others. This is because most research is conducted under funding from various organizations that supply grants because they believe in the originality of the work and are hopeful of the benefit the results may bring. Therefore, if information or data is shared during experimentation, it is possible that the grant may be revoked as other labs may essentially steal the procedures of the study. Another critical rule of communication in science is the use of citations and bibliography’s in written work. When you are conveying information or data from another previously published paper, it is critical that you address this and include a proper citation giving credit to the research team that found this information. If you fail to properly do this, you risk committing plagiarism.