Paper Summary 05

Assigned paper:

Bath, E., Edmunds, D., Norman, J., Atkins, C., Harper, L., Rostant, W. G., … & Perry, J. C. (2021). Sex ratio and the evolution of aggression in fruit flies. Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 288(1947), 20203053. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2020.3053

Instructions:

The paper summaries should be no longer than one page (single spaced using a 12-point font). References should be included with the report but do not count towards the total length. The following points should be covered (not necessarily in the order given):

  • What is/are the issue(s) addressed by the paper?
  • What is the underlying research approach taken by the paper (e.g., a manipulative experiment, a correlational study, a theoretical model, a literature review, etc.)?
  • What are the main results and what conclusions are expected to be drawn from the paper?
  • How much confidence in the obtained results are implied by the author(s)?
  • Is this confidence justified in your opinion?
    • were the authors scrupulous in discussing their results?
    • were there any weaknesses or limitations in the approach used by the authors?
    • can you think of an alternative interpretation not discussed by the authors?

Submission: It is expected that the assignment be submitted via Canvas as a word document or PDF (your choice). Paper summaries submitted by email will not be accepted unless agreed upon beforehand with the instructor.