biology weekly review

Weekly Reviews (3pts each): Each week, you should review the recent literature (published within the last 6 months) and select (1) article to review. Your review should be 200 – 300 words in length, and written in your own words. In your review you should include:

a.        (1.5pts) A brief summary/overview of the topic – What is the research study really about?

b.       (1.5pts) Your reaction to the research – Reflect on what it means for future research. What impacts might applications from this study have?

·        -1 point for reviews that are outside of the length requirement

·        No credit for reviews that are not written in your own words.

Acceptable sources include, but are not limited to:

Scientific American: http://www.scientificamerican.com/

American Scientist: http://www.americanscientist.org/

Science News: https://www.sciencenews.org/

BBC Focus: http://sciencefocus.com/category/article-categories/science

Science Magazine: http://www.sciencemag.org/

Nature: http://www.nature.com/

New York Times – Science: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/science/

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