BIOL 303

Library Activity 1

Scan Maximum body size ... and Komodo Dragons have a secret ..., and answer the questions about the two articles.  NOTE: Put all answers for activities into a Word document.  

1. For each article, which of the following seems to best describe the purpose of the article – a) to describe original research? Or b) to inform or add to someone’s understanding?

2. How/why would you use each article?

Click here for a group work area for the in-class activity.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nq4vQbAfUJxgqSJ4FLF-LHpbrmLu_FD2ovdI3oZ5op4/edit?usp=sharing

Ariefiandy, A., Purwandana, D., Seno, A., Ciofi, C., & Jessop, T. S. (2013). Can Camera Traps Monitor Komodo Dragons a Large Ectothermic Predator? PLoS ONE, 8(3), 1–8.

Library Activity 2

Read article: Chasing the Magic Dragon and answer these questions.

1. Who is the most likely audience for this article - Scientists or general public?

2. What are the names of the researchers mentioned in the article?

3. How could you use this article to find more information on the topic?