C456
English Composition II
TASK 1 – Annotated Bibliography
Passed on the First Attempt.
Western Governors University
, DJT1: Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography
Thesis Statement: Research suggests that incorporating more native plants and trees into
landscapes can enhance and conserve biodiversity, aid in water conservation, provide a range of
ecosystem services, and contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage in the region.
Reference Citation Native plants and biodiversity. (2019, May 10). Illinois
(APA style required)
Extension. https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-
scoop/2019-05-10-native-plants-and-biodiversity
Summary: Biodiversity supports life on earth. As species become
extinct, it affects insects and animals that depend on it.
Native plants can help keep landscapes diverse, thus
supporting lower food chain fauna.
Credibility: The Illinois Extension service employees the author, Ryan
Pankau, who has a masters in forestry. He also interviews
and quotes Dr. Greg Spyreas who is a botany professor at the
University of Illinois
Relevance: Supports the idea that native plants help conserve
biodiversity in the landscape.
Reference Citation Landscaping for wildlife.
(APA style required)
(n.d.). https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/Native_Plan
t_Materials/Native_Gardening/
landscapingforwildlife.shtml
Summary: Offering many different kinds of native plants in landscaping
can help attract a wider range of wildlife that are dependent
on it for food or shelter.
Credibility: The US Forest Service reprinted this article on their website
from Tom Patrick, the founder of Windstar Wildlife Institute,
non-profit that educations and helps to conserve plant and
wildlife habitats.
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English Composition II
TASK 1 – Annotated Bibliography
Passed on the First Attempt.
Western Governors University
, DJT1: Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography
Thesis Statement: Research suggests that incorporating more native plants and trees into
landscapes can enhance and conserve biodiversity, aid in water conservation, provide a range of
ecosystem services, and contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage in the region.
Reference Citation Native plants and biodiversity. (2019, May 10). Illinois
(APA style required)
Extension. https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/garden-
scoop/2019-05-10-native-plants-and-biodiversity
Summary: Biodiversity supports life on earth. As species become
extinct, it affects insects and animals that depend on it.
Native plants can help keep landscapes diverse, thus
supporting lower food chain fauna.
Credibility: The Illinois Extension service employees the author, Ryan
Pankau, who has a masters in forestry. He also interviews
and quotes Dr. Greg Spyreas who is a botany professor at the
University of Illinois
Relevance: Supports the idea that native plants help conserve
biodiversity in the landscape.
Reference Citation Landscaping for wildlife.
(APA style required)
(n.d.). https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/Native_Plan
t_Materials/Native_Gardening/
landscapingforwildlife.shtml
Summary: Offering many different kinds of native plants in landscaping
can help attract a wider range of wildlife that are dependent
on it for food or shelter.
Credibility: The US Forest Service reprinted this article on their website
from Tom Patrick, the founder of Windstar Wildlife Institute,
non-profit that educations and helps to conserve plant and
wildlife habitats.
This study source was downloaded by 100000902171055 from CourseHero.com on 11-10-2025 17:54:02 GMT -06:00
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