Marine Biology Honors
Research Project
What: Research a specific type of human impact on the marine environment. You will write a research paper and make a Power Point presentation of your research.
· Your slides need to be in this order with the following headings:
· Sources of impact
· Why is this happening?
· *Affects on marine species or ecosystems including:
o Abiotic factors: water, temp, salinity, light, etc.
o Biotic factors: interactions among organisms, trophic relationships, symbiotic relationships, populations, etc.
· Any laws governing this issue?
· Responses: Can it be fixed? How?
· Bibliography that includes at least 3 sources.
· Paper must be 5 pages double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman with a cover sheet. Slide presentation must have at least 12 slides.
40 point research paper 20 points Slide Show
Topics: You will research one of the following:
· Oil spills / oil pollution
· Toxic chemicals: synthetic chemicals (PCB's), heavy metals, radioactive waste
· Sewage/ Sludge, Runoff, Thermal Pollution,
· Marine debris (trash)
· Overfishing
· Alien species: introduced species, ballast water, etc.
· Whaling
· You must sign your topic up with Ms. Brown before starting. Text me your topic so we don’t have duplicates.
Specifics: Stick to your topic!! Different people will be covering all topics. Each person must turn in their research paper to Turnitin.com. You will be graded on your slide show this quarter, but will not present till next quarter. A bibliography of at least 3 sources must be included. No Wikipedia please. I also want it written in third person, no I or we. Please limit the number of quotes. I want your perspective on what you researched. For help with your Bibliography use EasyBib (MLA format).
Papers will be due turned into Turnitin.com by midnight October 25th. No later papers will be accepted. Email Slide Show to me by October 25th midnight.