Module 3: Activity 3.2: Annotating the Literature

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