Using the official template (attached) please write a 15 to 20-page literature review (single-spaced; approximately 50 references), excluding figures, about a microbiology and cell science-related topic that interests you. Additional pages can be used for references. Note: figures are encouraged to be added to the end of the document but there needs to be 15 FULL pages of text.
Title Page: Include a title page for your literature review and your name. The title page doesn’t count towards your page limit.
Abstract: First, you will add a brief abstract (~300 words) that is a single paragraph to the literature review: simply introduce the purpose and scope of the literature review, including the key issues the review will address. (abstract counts towards the 15 pages). Note citations are not typically included in abstracts as this is a broad overview of the paper. There are no citations in an abstract.
Main portion of the paper: Using relevant headings, the body of the paper should be composed of sections starting with an introduction/background section.
Don’t forget to introduce and close each section with a sentence focused on the literature (topic sentence and a concluding sentence.)
Length of paper: 15-20 pages or more, single-spaced, single column. (Length of each section will vary, but each typically contains several paragraphs. Estimate about 50 citations to thoroughly cover the subject matter)
Conclusion: Summarize what the literature says about your topic. Approximate length 2 -3 paragraphs and this counts towards the 15 pages minimum.