Methods Project Introduction

The aim of the Methods Project is to construct a scientific figure so a comparative figure can be created using a set of methods.  In scientific writing, it is imperative to write a clear and concise methods section so other scientists can replicate the results of an experiment.  The figure created as a result of this project depicts the orchid species Oncidium Sharry Baby and where it can found indigenously throughout the world.  This orchid is found on the University of Massachusetts campus in Durfee conservatory, which is student accessible.  Oncidium Sharry Baby is a tall plant making it easy to spot, with only one bloom allowing for control of the close up image.  The blooms are fragrant, unlike many of the flowers surrounding it, further drawing attention towards the orchid of interest.  Utilizing a ‘fragrant flower’ sign located in front of the plant as a reference point controlled the orientation of each image.  These reasons allow for the controlled creation of a parallel, representative figure of this plant.