Talk:Conservation and restoration of insect specimens

Anna, I thought you outline was very well done and includes important aspects of conservation and restoration of insect specimens. I liked that you included the core aspects of conservation and will talk about the research and education being done on this topic. While doing a quick search, I could see how difficult it could be to get the correct resources as many articles that were brought up were about IPM. You only included one source right now, which is where you probably want to focus on making any changes. I found a few links that may be of some help to you. You may mention it in proper storage but I think it would help to include information on the best way to display these specimens in exhibitions. I know it is still the beginning stages but I think it would be beneficial if you could include images of the different preparation methods for those who may not know what they are. I tend to be more of a visual learner so that is something I am always looking for. Overall it looks like everything will follow the Wikipedia guidelines for a well written entry. It is great that you included a history section as that is something they mention should be added if possible. I also think the points you will be talking about will not be an issue with adding personal opinions but will be straightforward information. https://www.nps.gov/museum/publications/MHI/AppendQ.pdf http://extension.oregonstate.edu/umatilla/sites/default/files/PRESERVING__INSECTS.pdf http://www.natsca.org/sites/default/files/publications/books/Insects%20%26%20Invertebrates.pdf LaurenAnibas (talk) 19:56, 31 March 2017 (UTC)

Thanks for the resources! I've been slowly collecting throughout the last week and a half, so these I've already been perusing, but you're right that some pull up unwanted information rather than what I'm looking for. The one resource I added here is really more to facilitate when I get into the actual writing, and since there's not much actual content to the outline I haven't added others. Oregon State is one I've been looking at a lot, and NatSCA was on my list too, but I really appreciate having the pdf easy to access from here! Thanks again.

Anna, Your outline looks great. I think you've got a good handle on the various aspects of conservation and it seems to follow wikipedia guidelines. I like that you have a section about documentation. I think it's easy to forget about that very important step of conservation. I also like that you plan to engage in research and educational aspects of the conservation and restoration of insect specimens. You have a good base to work with here and I look forward to seeing it all come together. BethanyJ7 (talk) 22:37, 31 March 2017 (UTC)

Thanks Bethany! The more I looked into this topic the more I kept adding to my documentation section. I've been finding it to be one of the most important sections, that and research. Who knew that a collection of ticks and its upkeep could be so important for human health! (Watch out all of you on the east coast. This year it's supposed to be a huge Lyme disease risk because of the population explosion of ticks...)