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Make one original annotation OR one reply to a peer’s annotation in each of the following sections of the paper: Introduction (not labeled, begins after abstract), Materials & Methods, Results, and Discussion.

How to make an annotation in the PDF? highlight a section (usually a word, phrase, or sentence) of the paper you would like to a make comment on and type your response in the window on the right. If you want to make a comment on a figure, you can also drop a pin instead of highlighting text.

As you read through the paper, here are some ideas to consider for your annotations:

Does this relate to CogBooks material?

How does this relate to evolution in general?

  • Do you find this interesting? Why?
  • Do you find this confusing? Why?
  • Do you agree with the authors conclusion?
  • How would you improve a figure to make it easier to understand?
  • What should be the researchers next steps?
  • Was there something about the experiment you would have done differently?
  • Rubric:
  • One original annotation OR reply to peer in the Introduction – 5 points

One original annotation OR reply to peer in the Materials and Methods – 5 points

One original annotation OR reply to peer in the Results – 5 points

  • One original annotation OR reply to peer in the Discussion – 5 points
  • Two of the above need to be original annotations or there will be a 5 point