1. Session 2 Research Paper
Directions: Choose one of the following topics below that we have covered in class to conduct more
research on. The final product will be 6 pages of information (12pt font), double spaced, with a cover
page, and a works cited page. In your research, you MUST have at least 10 sources and 5 of them must
be primary sources (like the homework article). The final draft for this is due December 14 by 2:15pm
(NO EXCEPTIONS). If you are emailing final draft, it be sent as an attachment in word 2007 format and
must be time stamped in my inbox by 2:15 on December 14 th. Again, according to syllabus, Plagiarized
papers will be given a grade of 0 with no chance to “redo”.
Topics to choose from.
1. Deep Sea-Hydrothermal Vent Communities
2. Effects of oil spills on salt marshes
3. Mangroves and Coastal Development
4. Coral Reef Bleaching and effects on ecosystem
5. Global Warming and Effects on Polar Seas
6. Osmoregulators and Osmoconformers
7. Sonar Blasts and Effects on Marine Mammals
Session 2 Research Paper
Directions: Choose one of the following topics below that we have covered in class to conduct more
research on. The final product will be 6 pages of information (12pt font), double spaced, with a cover
page, and a works cited page. In your research, you MUST have at least 10 sources and 5 of them must
be primary sources (like the homework article). The final draft for this is due December 14 by 2:15pm
(NO EXCEPTIONS). If you are emailing final draft, it be sent as an attachment in word 2007 format and
must be time stamped in my inbox by 2:15 on December 14 th. Again, according to syllabus, Plagiarized
papers will be given a grade of 0 with no chance to “redo”.
Topics to choose from.
1. Deep Sea-Hydrothermal Vent Communities
2. Effects of oil spills on salt marshes
3. Mangroves and Coastal Development
4. Coral Reef Bleaching and effects on ecosystem
5. Global Warming and Effects on Polar Seas
6. Osmoregulators and Osmoconformers
7. Sonar Blasts and Effects on Marine Mammals