August 19th, 2020 
Bio In Your Life ProjectBiology 1DervishianSpring 20Topic Choice/Approvalsubmit on Canvas by Wed,May 20thResearch Paper with works cited submit on Canvas by Wed, June 3rd30points [see rubric below for details of point breakdown]1.Observe:Try to pay attention to the world around you and find the connections to biology. Within everyday life we encounter so many organismsand contributors to our ecosystem, by the food we eat, the health of ourselves and loved ones, beingoutside, etc. The connectiondoesnt have to be something you learned in the course directly. It can be anything you find interesting that is related to the subject, even if currently it is not involving your life. Sometimes is helpful to freely write whatever you are thinking is the biology youre interested inand then do some research after those thoughts are on paper.2. Research and Choose your Topic: List some topics you are interested in and try to narrow it down to one. You will submit this topic for approval in an assignment on Canvas.This also gives you an opportunity to ask me questionsor to get feedback about whether resources you planto use are reliable.3. Write your Paper:Go through your resources and highlight oridentify the important parts you plan to include in your paper. Remember anything that is used directly from a resourcemust be in quotations and cited. You can use any form of citations youre comfortablewith: APA, MLA, etc. Make a draft early on, at least a few days before the deadline.Proofread it several times.The final paper submitted needs to be 1 full page single-spaced or 2 full pages double-spaced. Standard font styleand size (Times New Roman, 12pt font size). The maximum length is 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced. Longer does notmean it will bea better paper. Be concise and make sure you delve deep into the biology of the topic. I you need guidance from me please feelfree to email me questions. I can likely give you ideas for key terms for searching purposes.
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