How Do You Draw From Microscope Slides?
The earliest images we have of cells and microorganisms were drawn by scientists like Leeuwenhoek looking through a microscope and sketching what they saw. Although photography has made imaging easier, many scientists today still depend on their drawing skills to capture the basic images they see when looking through the microscope. Since microscope observations are considered data, the goal is to see on the page exactly what you see through the microscope. With a little practice and patience, you can accurately capture what you see through the microscope. Using a pencil, draw a biggest circle you can given the space limitations. If space is not limited, beginners should use at least half of an 8 1/2- by 11-inch page to learn the technique. Lightly draw crosshatching on the circle to divide the space into four quarters. Start with biggest shape in the field of view. Looking through the microscope, mentally divide the field into four quadrants, just like the big circle. Determine where
