Standard operating procedure assignment

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Standard operating procedure assignment

Assessment description

In this assignment, students source an experimental method from a published research study of their choice that aligns with the focus of their independent research project. They then convert the published method into a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) used by a biotechnology R&D laboratory. The SOP must follow a prescribed format typically used in the industry. In addition to the protocol, the SOP must include scope and applicability, safety information, materials and instrumentation, and references. Students are provided with examples of SOPs and links to SOP writing resources. They are given two weeks to submit a draft and one additional week to finalize the document based on feedback. The assignment is graded using a points-based checklist for each section of the SOP.


Taxonomy and type

Blooms’ cognitive levels:  Analyze, Evaluate 

Assessment type:  Formative 

Source of assessment

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