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Final Project Description

GEO103 Final Project

Since one of the goals of this course is to teach students to critically analyze problems of any variety, your final project will give you the opportunity to do just that. Your final project can be done in a group (maximum of 4 members) or individually and either a paper or a class presentation.

Each student or group of students will research a unique topic, meaning that in each class, only one group could research crop circles.

All final papers or presentation materials (files, overheads, maps, DVDs, etc.) are due to your instructor Friday, May 8^{th, 2009 at the start of class.}

A 20% penalty will be incurred for every class period materials are submitted late.

A bibliography with referenced utilized should also be submitted in either APA or MLA formatting, and references should be cited within the texts of all papers (either as footnotes or as follows: "It is important to cite any references utilized" (Author, date).)

Regardless of your choice of paper or presentation, your attendance is required each day the last week of classes. You will receive 5 points for your attendance the last week of classes.

Students will present approximately 8-10 minutes on the unique research topic of their choice. Students may use MS Powerpoint, overheads, or some other mode of technology (check with instructor first!) to present their projects to the class.

Of the 100 possible points, 5 points will be assessed by your classmates.

Five points will be awarded for your perfect attendance during the last week of classes, and 10 points will be awarded for submitted a correctly-cited bibliography with at least 5 references. (see below for guidelines).

You or your group must submit a list of 3 references to your instructor on the date of your second exam.

Any video clips presented must NOT exceed 2 minutes.

Your presentation will be graded based on its clarity, professionalism, research, use of verifiable sources, and analysis of data.

Please speak to your instructor about any questions.

On May 8th, 2009, students may submit a well-written, well-referenced 8-page research paper.

Five points will be awarded for your perfect attendance during the last week of classes, and 10 points will be awarded for submitted a correctly-cited bibliography with at least 5 references. (see below for guidelines).

You or your group must submit a list of 3 references to your instructor on the date of your second exam.

Your paper should include HEADINGS within the text (for example, Overview, Hypothesis #1, Hypothesis #2, Discussion, Conclusions, etc.)

Please cite your references within the text of the paper (for example, "You will be in violation of the academic honesty code if you fail to cite your sources (Colosimo, 2009)," or use footnotes where appropriate).

Your paper will be graded based on its clarity, professionalism, research, use of verifiable sources, strength of your argument, and analysis of data.

Please make an appointment to visit the Writing Center if necessary!

Your instructor regularly checks for plagiarism. Please speak to her if you have any questions regarding this.

Please speak to your instructor about any questions.

Reference:
Thaller, M. (2007). Cool cosmos. Retrieved August 27, 2007 from http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/.