 Never
jump right in with high power. You will show yourself to be a
complete and total jerk.An
initial scan of the entire slide is necessary for you to obtain the
big picture without missing anything important.
- It is important to observe not
only cells but also any other tissue components that may be
present.
- Also, it is useful for many
reasons to develop early in the course an integrated
strategy that combines recognizing structures with knowledge of
their function.
It's like an aerial view. Cruise and
see the whole landscape before trying a landing.
- Start by holding the slide to
the
light and looking at it just as is.
- See what you can identify before
putting it on the microscope stage.
- Once on the stage, start with
the 4X objective and cruise the whole slide.
- Then proceed to progressively
higher objectives to look for specifics.
- Forget the oil emersion lens,
there's almost no use for it at this stage.
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