Each student will keep a journal of responses to the articles read as part of this class. Your journal entries should be organized along the lines shown described below. Remember that the journal is a valuable study guide, if kept conscientiously.

A. Background Material

In a single sentence state the central question posed by the paper. Explain briefly the system being studied in the paper as described in the introductory material.

B. Materials and Methods

Describe any critical aspects of the experimental methods used. Note any experimental details that you don't understand.

C. Research Results

Describe the purpose of each of the major experiments, and how the experimental approach achieves the purpose.

What do the authors conclude from each experiment? Is the conclusion valid in your opinion? Explain.

D. Interpretation and Future Prospects

How do the authors answer the central question posed by the paper? How do they use their experimental results to support this answer (give details)?

Do you believe that the conclusions are justified? Explain.

What questions remain unanswered? Can you think of any other experiments that should be done?

E. Questions