Module 7 Endospore Stain Assignment1: Digital Chart **Please click here to access instructions and scoring rubric**
Assignment Overview
Endospore-forming bacteria play a critical role in healthcare, public health, and environmental microbiology. Understanding where these organisms are commonly isolated helps professionals assess infection risk, sterilization needs, and outbreak potential.
In this assignment, you will use a digital tool to create a data-driven chart showing the most commonly isolated endospore-forming bacteria in your city and state.
This assignment addresses:
(C.O. #4: Identify unknown bacteria using physiological tests; C.O. #6: Utilize digital tools or virtual laboratory platforms to simulate aseptic techniques and analyze experimental outcomes.)
Student Learning Outcome Addressed
· SL0 10: Use a digital tool to create a chart of the most commonly isolated endospore-former(s) in your city and state.
Digital Tools (Choose ONE)
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- Tableau Public
- CDC / State Health Department dashboards
- GIS-based public health tools
- Other instructor-approved digital platforms
Industry-Specific Digital Skill: Public Health Data Literacy
Foundational Digital Skill: Data Visualization Using Digital Tools
Assignment Instructions
Your chart must include a minimum of FIVE (5) informational items, such as:
- Bacterial species or genus name
- Frequency or prevalence (if available)
- Source or setting (clinical, environmental, healthcare-associated)
- Location (city and state)
- Data source (CDC, state health department, KFF, etc.)
Required Elements:
·• Clear chart title
• Proper labels and legends
• Data source citation
• Professional formatting
Scoring Rubric – Assignment 1 (50 Points)
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Criteria |
Excellent |
Satisfactory |
Needs Improvement |
Points |
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Data Selection & Relevance |
Includes ≥5 relevant, clearly identified endospore-formers with strong public health relevance |
Includes 5 items with limited relevance |
Fewer than 5 items or weak relevance |
/10 |
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Accuracy & Interpretation |
Data are accurate and well-interpreted |
Minor errors or limited interpretation |
Major inaccuracies or misinterpretations |
/15 |
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Chart Design & Organization |
Chart is clear, labeled, and professionally formatted |
The chart is readable with minor issues |
Poor organization or unclear labels |
/10 |
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Digital Tool Use |
Digital tool used effectively and appropriately |
Tool used adequately |
Ineffective or incorrect tool use |
/10 |
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Professionalism & Writing |
Clear explanations, scientific terminology |
Minor clarity or grammar issues |
Unclear or unprofessional |
/5 |
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Total |
/50 |
Background Colour
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Font Kerning
Font Size
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