Sequence analysis, Microbial Food Web essay, Poster alterations

7-26-10
Completed alterations to poster and re-submitted to Wendy.

Completed reading / note taking on essay questions. Began brainstorming for various means of organization, finally resolving to follow a pattern similar to the order of questions asked. Certain sections will be answered throughout as opposed to being limited to pre-determined distinctions. This was decided to allow for better continuity throughout the essay

7-27-10
Spent all day writing my paper. Finished approximately 5 pages, which accounts for about half of what I want to write. When I finish I will edit it down some and hope to end with about 8 pages.

7-28-10
Finished first draft of paper. Edited down to 7.5 pages.

Received notification that sequence information is currently. I have been waiting for word from Wendy what the login information to view it is, as well as waiting for word from Rick on when I can install the software on my computer so I can begin analysis on the sequences.

7-29-10
Installed software on my computer

Began analysis of sequences (cut sequences to primer beginning, separated by plate and primer [27F 1492R Other], and started cutting down sequences by fidelity value)

7-30-10
Cut sequences to 400 bp, separated files of 1-6 and 7-12, began running sequencing in RDP

Performed nitrogen enrichments (Os, Os +Mn, Lept, Mn Reducing) from original enrichment samples as per Wendy.