diff --git a/params/dora-burbank.R b/params/dora-burbank.R
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a277883
--- /dev/null
+++ b/params/dora-burbank.R
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+# !! PLEASE DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE !!
+# ** make a copy and edit that instead **
+# ________________________________________________
+# input parameters
+
+# sigma2: 0 < value < 5
+sig2 <- 3.5
+
+# e.g. "anas_krystallinus"
+species.name <- "dodo_bird"
+
+# e.g. "red"
+color <- c("turquoise2", "white", "white")
+
+# tip: pick a color using rstudio colour picker.
+# Addins > Colour Picker (to install: install.packages("colourpicker"))
+  # Note: please do not include install.packages("PKG-NAME") in your final R script!
+  # This can break part of our rendering pipeline. Please install at your command
+  # line or simply ask your instructor if uncertain.
+# If you use this, don't forget to put it back as a comment
+# before pushing and creating your pull request.
diff --git a/params/params_tmpl.R b/params/params_tmpl.R
index a05e353..a277883 100644
--- a/params/params_tmpl.R
+++ b/params/params_tmpl.R
@@ -4,18 +4,18 @@
 # input parameters
 
 # sigma2: 0 < value < 5
-sig2 <-
+sig2 <- 3.5
 
 # e.g. "anas_krystallinus"
-species.name <-
+species.name <- "dodo_bird"
 
 # e.g. "red"
-color <-
+color <- c("turquoise2", "white", "white")
 
 # tip: pick a color using rstudio colour picker.
 # Addins > Colour Picker (to install: install.packages("colourpicker"))
   # Note: please do not include install.packages("PKG-NAME") in your final R script!
-  # This can break part of our rendering pipeline. Please install at your command 
+  # This can break part of our rendering pipeline. Please install at your command
   # line or simply ask your instructor if uncertain.
 # If you use this, don't forget to put it back as a comment
 # before pushing and creating your pull request.