” Annotated bibliography and research paper about the species “Psychidae”otherwise known as a bagworm moth.
1. Annotated bibliography should Include a summary and evaluation of some of the sources (or references) used for the research presentation. 5 sources.
1. written in APA 6th ed.
2.
Summary (What is the purpose of the source, review
article, original research? What topics are covered? This section is generally
4-6 sentences that summarize the author’s main point)
3.
Evaluation (After summarizing the article (or research
paper or book), it is necessary to evaluate it and state where you found it –
its source (e.g., journal, website, etc.). Briefly answer the following
questions in 4-6 sentences:
a)What is the format or type of source (e.g.,
peer-reviewed journal paper, website, book)?
b) How reliable is the information in
the article,
c) how credible is the source (e.g., the website’s sponsoring
organization, journal, or book publisher) and the author(s)?
2. Research Paper
The species “Psychidae” also known as BAGWORM MOTH
The Introduction Section
Organism Introduction
The common and scientific name of your organism.
Where you observed your organism (United states, IL, back yard)
A brief discussion on why you chose your organism (it is evading my yard. eating my landscape)
Ia picture of it in a typical habitat.- search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image)
The Body
Physical Description
You must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research.
size, coloring, etc.
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Life Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism. The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism.
Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism (e.g. release of gametes by a fish or hermaphroditic reproduction in earthworms), mate choice, mating displays, mate competition, and mating systems.
Structure and Function
Please select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system.
Energy Ecology
If you can observe these, that is best. If not, research.
What are the food sources? Types? Amounts? Temporal pattern of feeding? Specific handling or processing of food items by the organism (e.g. the way a squirrel manipulates an acorn)
Habitat
Where your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives.
You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc.
The Conclusion Section
This section should contain four to six points that sum up the main points from the body of the outline.
Start your conclusive section with one sentence summarizing some basic information about your chosen organism (name and geographical distribution).
Continue with a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the life cycle and any particular body structures.
Include a brief summary (1-2 sentences) about the ecological role of your chosen organism in its ecosystem.
Wrap up the conclusive section with a closing note that provides brief information about a unique fact and/or behavior of your chosen organism.
The Reference Section
Include both a separate reference page containing a minimum of five sources listed in proper APA reference list format AND internal citations throughout the paper where appropriate.
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