Describe the global strategy to achieve a definitive result; include as many controls as necessary to constrain your outcome to a convincing yes or no answer.

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Background One page maximum; discussion that puts the experiment into context with contemporary molecular diagnostics (at least 3 references) 10
Experimental Design Describe the global strategy to achieve a definitive result; include as many controls as necessary to constrain your outcome to a convincing yes or no answer. 15
Execution List the reagents and equipment used. Then give a detailed step-by-step description of the experimental procedure used to gain the data. 25
Data Describe the results for both the unknown and controls that would lead you to a non-null hypothesis. 15
Spelling & Grammar Effective communication using proper prose, tables, lists, and, if desired, simple diagrams. 8