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BIO 161 General Biology I Ecology and Evolution

Use this research guide for the BIO 161 Scientific Research Paper Planning.

Biology 161

Ecology levels

Image: Ecology Levels, CCBY 

Use this research guide to assist you with:

  • Scientific Literature Review Paper Planning
  • Understanding the difference between journal articles and articles from magazine articles, textbooks, or websites
  • Topic exploration with ecology and evolution
  • How to search for WCC research databases for journal articles/peer-reviewed
    • You will need five scientific journal articles for the assignment
  • APA Style for in-text citations and references 

What are the requirements of your Scientific Literature Review Paper? 

  • Five (5) journal citations (minimum), plus any additional resources
    • Cite at least 5 sources (from professional, peer-reviewed journal
      • Use the WCC Bailey Library databases such as PRIMO or Science Reference Center ....
    • Other sources can be books, semi-technical articles, or online (least accepted)
  • APA Style
    • APA citations
    • APA Style paper format
      • How to paraphrase from the journal articles you selected and read