Notes on Field Practical 2: Predators 2017

1. All submitted practical report will be analysed by both Turnitin and Grammarly
softwares to determine plagiarism. This exercise will be initiated on 2nd week of
trimester 2 and should be completed by the 10th week of trimester 2. Students will work
individually to study at least ten (10) predatory arthropods and will submit individual
written reports.

2. Marking schemes
The layout (please use the given layout) and the marking scheme is as follows:

Summary: (10%)
Introduction (What are predators?): (25%)
Materials and Methods: (35%)
Describe and discuss the results of studying predators including lessons learnt: (20%)
References (Harvard system only): (10%)

Collected specimens will be examined with a maximum mark of 20%.

3. The summary will encapsulate the effort of studying predators and lessons learnt.

4. Most of the marks will focus on the results of your endeavour. Marks will be given for
creativity and good scientific skills that will cover questions such as:
What do you look for?
How long do you keep field collected specimens?
How do you determine if the specimen you study is a predator?
What did you learn from this exercise?

5. Appropriate references are necessary and the Faculty of Science has opted for a
Harvard approach. Only cited references should be included in the References. Two
(2) quick guides to Harvard referencing are provided.

6. Please note that this practical will be part of the Pest Management course and the
exercise is meant to enrich the students in understanding the natural enemies present.
The exercise is supported by our tutor, Mr. Tan Jiunn Luh

7. The last date of submission has been set for 10th week of trimester 2 (no later than 03,
August, 2017) and you may choose to submit to the lecturer after you submit to
Turnitin. Please submit your practical report using Arial Font size 12 in double spacing
and no more than 5 pages using A4 paper with 1” margin all round to the email address:
peteracooi@gmail.com as an attachment.

Peter A. C. Ooi
30 May, 2017