Library Exercise (20 pts), Wildlife Management Techniques Lab



Library Exercise (20 pts), Wildlife Management Techniques Lab

Due 30 January

1. List 10 peer-reviewed wildlife journals that the library has on its shelf

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2. Determine page charges for 1 local/state/regional journal, 1 taxon-specific journal, and one national/international journal (see syllabus for examples of each type of journal). This information may be available in the journal or is found on-line at the journal’s web site. Look under ‘instructions for authors’, ‘instructions for contributors’, etc.

Journal Page charges

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3. Many journals are going to electronic submission of manuscripts to speed up the review process and to cut down on postage, paper use, etc. List the type of submission, electronic or hard copy (or both), requested by each of the journals listed above.

Journal Submission

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4. Locate and read (scan) the instructions for submission of manuscripts for 5 wildlife journals (at least one of the following journal types: 1 local/state/regional journal, 1 taxon-specific journal, and 1 national/international journal). List the web site for the instructions below.

Journal Web site

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5. As a result of the above research, you undoubtedly have identified differences in the three different types of journals. Briefly describe some of the differences you noticed.

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NOTE: Consider selecting and copying an article or articles for your summaries while you are in the library!

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