Name: ABELLA, BENJAMIN
Yr. and Set: BS BIOLOGY 3A
A REFLECTION PAPER
Research is vital in the field of natural sciences. Through research we are able to explain
many phenomena and create solutions to many persisting problems in our society. Research
enables us to solve questions and provides explanation to many unexplained things in the
natural world. That is why, research is something that scientists have long been compelled to
do. While our world is facing different crises, our experts are able to provide us solutions
because of research. The importance of research cannot be invalidated in a world where things
keep on happening and the quest for new knowledge is does not stop at a certain point. Our
thirst for acquisition of new information have kept us driven into achieving a more progressive
community and through research, we are able to do so. That is why, undertaking the subject,
Undergraduate Thesis Writing 1 have sparked my interest in conducting a study that aims to
provide a solution in the field that I have chosen.
Doing research has been something I am passionate about since I was in senior high
school. One of my teachers back then have inspired me to take BS Biology as an Undergraduate
course and work in the field of biological studies. This has come true as I have undertaken this
subject. Doing research has taught me a lot of things but most of all, it has taught me patience
and staying passionate. The first phase of thesis writing which involves the title proposal is a
nerve-wracking experience.
Staying patient is a key in thesis writing or in any academic writing for that matter. Like
for example, in writing a review of related literature, we had to go through every single study
and article related to our chosen title, read everything, analyze, and make correlations. Aside
from that, researching on standard protocols and methodologies is one of the most critical parts.
That is why, staying passionate and true to your goal is a vital character whenever one is
conducting research.
Our study, Potential Beta-Lactamase Inhibition and Bactericidal Activity of Tomatidine
in Synergy with Carbapenems in Carbapenemase-Forming Escherichia coli, focuses on
determining the potential of tomatidine as an enzyme inhibitor and an antibiotic potentiator
against drug resistant E. coli. We have come up with this study as drug resistance among
bacteria is a very relevant issue in the field of Microbiology and we aim to find solution on
how we can strengthen and prolong the effectivity of our present antibiotics against persistent
drug resistant bacteria through the use of bioactive compounds such as tomatidine which can
be found in plants.
Writing the first part of our paper has been a great experience. We were able to consult
our adviser, ma’am Lirio Mangawil, co-adviser, sir Eugene Espejo, thesis teacher, ma’am
Madel Tanguilan, and one of our seniors, Jay-Ar D. Malana, where they have provided their
insights on our study, giving suggestions and recommendations for the improvement of our
paper.
Furthermore, our defense proposal went well and smoothly and our panelists, sir Andy
Catulin, ma’am Rachel Biag, and ma’am Madel Tanguilan have given their suggestions and
final verdict for us to proceed to the next phase of our study – the experimentation stage.
Doing research, especially with my thesis partner, Ma. Felicitas Iglesia, has been a great
opportunity for us to showcase our capabilities as future professionals I the field we are
undertaking. We are looking forward to a successful conduct of our research and be a part of
the solution in solving our problem against antibiotic resistance.
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