Based on the resources, write a story about red panda.
Research Requirements: Depending on the species you research, the types of resources available will change, but there will be guidelines. You must have in your final bibliography:
1. At least five peer-reviewed research articles that focus primarily on that species
2. At least two peer-reviewed articles dealing partly with that species or a similar species
3. At least one text that is NOT a peer-reviewed article or scholarly book
4. At least four books or parts of books that focus primarily on that species
5. At least ten photographs that show the species in different positions / performing different actions / from different angles.
6. At least three video clips that show the species engaging in different behaviors.
Other Potential Source Types
*Although scientific sources will be essential, do not ignore other modes of knowledge such as folklore and myth. Quite a few species appear in folklore from various cultures. Many of these stories are grounded in the precise observation of people who knew these species well. They can act as models for you to understand these species.
*Additional fiction, poetry, or other creative texts can act as helpful models as the fiction and poetry we read for class will.
*Beyond short video clips, it will be worthwhile (especially for certain species) to search for full-length documentaries. The website of the PBS program Nature provides many full-length episodes for viewing as well as clips from selected episodes.
*For the Birds: The Birds of North America database (through BU) and the Cornell site http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/search are good places to get some initial facts.
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