Please read: Marini et al. 2011 “Large-scale patterns of epiphytic lichen species richness:
Photobiont-dependent response to climate and forest structure” and complete the below
assignment The article is located under the assignments tab,
in the article critique folder.
Your insightful and concise critique should include/answer the following questions:
• A summary of the hypothesis, goals, and objectives of the study
• Does the discussion make clear and conclusions based on the results?
• How would you improve this study?
• Describe the significance of this study to ecology and management
• Briefly describe why peer review is part of the scientific publication process
Let William Ockham’s razor be your guide… “Pluralitas non est ponenda since necessitate.” Entities
should not be multiplied unnecessarily.
Length: 1-2 pages max. (grading stops at 2 pages)
Format: This paper (as will all other reports) will be typed using 12 pt. Times New Roman font with
double-spaced lines and 1” margins.
Note: Paraphrase your ideas; do not use direct quotes.
Cite all materials properly (in-text citations and literature cited).