Dissecting a scientific paper

Please write a paper, no longer than 1.5 – 1.75 pages (shorter if possible-as long as you address all question listed below) on the article that you have chosen. The paper will be worth 40 points

The papers should be well written and scientific (we are NOT writing an English Lit paper), please do NOT include ″flowery″ wording. Assume the reader does not know anything about the paper. It should be concise and informative.

When addressing the questions, think about what the author′s question(s) were that they examined, what and how did they measure variables they tested, what were the predictions, be able to describe their results. Do not forget what you learned about t-statistics and p-values for interpretation and describing the results. Did the results support the hypothesis?

Requirements/Grading:
*Answer ALL the questions from the question sheet. *Answers must be correct *All citations are done correctly Well written, ease of reading *Demonstrates understanding of the article and the scientific process (including what the results/statistics reveal).
You must properly cite. This means that every single sentence will have a citation as the information you are using to write your paper is coming from that paper.

Grading will be based on: did you answer the questions, are the answers correct, proper citing, length of the paper (not flowery, this is not an english paper – NO fluff; this too is part of the grade), reference at the bottom of the paper, and ease of reading.

Click on the recording link for information on how to include citations:
https://us-lti.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/playback

Choose 1 from the two articles provided: How snakes eat snakes.pdf (Preview the document) or Frog Eye Retraction.pdf (Preview the document)

CHOICE 1
HOW SNAKES EAT

Questions/Information that needs to be addressed/included in your paper:

1. Briefly explain the problems associated with a 1 meter long snake devouring another 1 meter long snake

2. What are some hypothetical solutions to the problem stated in item #1 (above question)?

3. What methods did the authors use to address the question of how a snake eats another snake?

4. Explain terminology: ophiophagy, pylorus, gastrointestinal tract, pleuroperitoneal cavity, caudal end, cephalic end, pterygoid walk.

5. Briefly describe the major points of snake eating with regards to capture, constriction, ingestion, and digestion.

6. Summarize in 3 sentences, how does a snake manage to consume another snake.

CHOICE 2
Frog paper – Please include the following in your paper:

You will summarize the paper and include:

1. What are the two hypotheses relating to eye movement during swallowing by frogs?

2. Why was denervation of the nerves serving the retractor bulbi muscles performed?

3. Include a SHORT synopsis of the methods (100-200 words)

4. Summarize the results

5. What is the most significant finding for the paper (the conclusion)