Assignment 3 Instructions: Written Scientific Proposal
The written scientific proposal is an individual assignment i.e. your own write-up of your group’s business idea and preliminary data.
Format:
NO MORE THAN THREE pages of A4.
Use Arial font size 10.
Use 2cm page margins.
Include page numbers.
Sections:
1. Company name and names of team members. (Company name is ‘Biophytol’. (Leave names blank I will add them on)
2. Title. Include a brief title to describe the company.
Abstract. 50-60 words; summarise the business idea.
Background and Rationale.
Introduce the scientific/technical background to the business idea. What will you do? Why does it need to be done? Why should your company get investment? You may include facts and figures to support your case.
5. Overview of business plan. Briefly summarise your business plan.
6. Experimental programme and methodology. Describe the aims and objectives of your research and development plan, how you will achieve those aims and the methodologies you will use to do so. Provide a description of your preliminary experiments and the results you have obtained.
7. References
This assignment addresses module learning outcomes 1-4:
1. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the adaptation and diversity of microbial life on Earth and their physiological role in key biological processes. (Biosciences benchmarks: 3.2 subject knowledge, 3.3 generic skills & 3.5 intellectual skills)
2. Demonstrate an appreciation of the potential to harness microbial processes for biotechnological applications and a creative approach to the use of microorganisms in industry. (Biosciences benchmarks: 3.2 subject knowledge, 3.3 generic skills & 3.5 intellectual skills)
3. Critically evaluate scientific literature and prepare a scientific manuscript based on the student-led group activity. (Biosciences benchmarks: 3.2 subject knowledge, 3.3 generic skills, 3.4 graduate and key skills, 3.5 intellectual skills, 3.6 practical skills, 3.7 information technology skills)
4. Work effectively both as a member of a group and individually to complete the student-led group activity (Biotech start-up company). (Biosciences benchmarks: 3.2 subject knowledge, 3.3 generic skills, 3.4 graduate and key skills, 3.5 intellectual skills, 3.6 practical skills, 3.7 information technology skills, 3.8 interpersonal and teamwork skills & 3.9 self-management and professional development skills).