Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, October 5). Main page. From the very being of my academic journey, I have been told by teachers that Wikipedia articles are not reliable sources of information. However, whenever I viewed the posts almost always the information provided on the site was accurate and well-cited so I could easily verify the information … Continue reading Can We Really Trust Wikipedia? →

Benjamin F. Tracy. School of Plant and Environmental Sciences | Virginia Tech. (2011) Benjamin F. Tracy is a professor and associate director for undergraduate programs at Virginia Tech University located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Benjamin Tracy often does research surrounding plant production, foraging and crop ecology. He is a well-known member of the ecology community in … Continue reading Get to Know Benjamin F. Tracy a Little More! →

By Paperpile LLC, 2023, "Primary and secondary sources: what are they and why do I need them?". When individuals want to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge on a particular topic, They will most likely develop an article that is either a primary, secondary, or peer-reviewed literature source. For example, a PhD student had written an … Continue reading Three Types of Scientific Literature Sources →

The diversity of plants that is found worldwide play a beneficial role in ecosystems. The abundance of plants allows for soil to stay nutritious as well as for the formation and usage of natural nutrients. These are not the only benefits of biodiversity to our ecosystem, however the list goes on. So, it’s important we … Continue reading The Diversity of Plants Worldwide →

The best of the raven, is a book written by Dan Strickland that highlights the huge diversity of plants and animals inhabiting Ontario’s famously known park, called Algonquin Park. The book is carefully written in a newsletter format which allows all readers to comprehend and enjoy it, even if you have no prior ecological knowledge. … Continue reading A Must Read for Plant Lovers: “The Best of the Raven” →