this needs to be completed by sept 30. I have already chosen the title
BIO 101
Final Project Topic Selection and Resources Worksheet
Prompt: To complete your project, you will need to select a topic and begin your research. Select one of the topic groups from the list provided in the Final Project Document and then define the specific topic for your project. You will be drawing from information in scholarly resources to support your position. These should be primary sources and should be reliable (Wikipedia is a great place to start your search, but should not be one of your references). To help you in your search, you will complete and submit this worksheet. You will receive feedback on the resources you are using and whether your search should be expanded.
| PART 1: Provide answers to the following prompts. | |
| Topic Write your topic here and provide a draft title for your project. | Pollution/Environmental Impact on Human Health: Many environmental chemicals are developed for convenience (e.g., increase food shelf-life, make grass Grow lush and green) or to reduce business costs (e.g., preservatives, weed killers, pesticides to reduce crop losses, antibiotics to increase animal growth). Title: How does Pollution affect our Health? |
| Brief Description of Topic Provide at least one paragraph (5–7 sentences) that describes your topic choice and what you will investigate for your final project. | How Does Pollution Affect our Health? Over the past decade, environmental pollution has played a significant role in our health. Environmental pollution is divided into three categories. Air pollution with is caused by gasses and dust that are introduced into the atmosphere making it harmful to individuals. Then there is water contamination, which is the impurities of water by liquids, gas, or solid substances enter our water systems due to illegal dumping by industries. Finally, soil pollution mainly occurs through agricultural chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers. These pesticides can directly or indirectly affect human health. |
| Resources Describe several sources of information that you will use. | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0269749107002849 http://www.ucsusa.org/clean-vehicles/vehicles-air-pollution-and-human-health#.V8izaZh97IU http://www.unep.org/urban_environment/PDFs/DandoraWasteDump-ReportSummary.pdf SNHU Shapiro Library |
| PART 2: Answer the following questions. | |
| In which module is the final project presentation due? | Module 7 |
| Briefly describe your experience with presentation software such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Prezi. Have you previously used such software to make a presentation? | I have not used PowerPoint recently and I have never used Google Slides or Prezi. However I do have a 23 year old and 15 year old daughters who has promise to help. |
| Where in the course resources can you find the information needed to guide your final project? Specifically, what is the name of the folder, and how can it be accessed? | Course Syllabus Final Project Written Presentation Outline and Literature Review Worksheet BIO 101: Final Project Guidelines and Rubric- |
| List any questions for the instructor or any concerns that you may have about this project. | Please note that I may use other resources, I will go to the Navy College Library to get more information. |