Orca Whales: Captive or Free research paper

Orca Whales: Captive or Free research paper

Instruction for final paper

Between 2200 to 2500 words 8-9pages

Can include image, photos, and charts.But it is not count with words.

Interview can be a count as 1, documentaries can count 1 as resources.

 

Theme: Relationships between humans and non-humans

Topic:  Orca Whales: Captive or Free?

Format: Outline Structure of Research paper

P1Introduction

1. Hook
2. Collectively, examine articles(larger themes/ideas/ points)
3. Thesis statement
4. Transition to first paragraph

P2Defendable Point#1

1. Main idea(Topic sentence)
2. Supporting evidence

-Quote

-Paraphrase

1. Explanation
2. Transition sentence to the next paragraph

P3Defendable Point#2

1. Main idea(Topic sentence)
2. Supporting evidence

-Quote

-Paraphrase

1. Explanation
2. Transition sentence to the next paragraph

P4Defendable Point#3

1. Main idea(Topic sentence)
2. Supporting evidence

-Quote

-Paraphrase

1. Explanation
2. Transition sentence to the next paragraph

P5Defendable Point#4

1. Main idea(Topic sentence)
2. Supporting evidence

-Quote

-Paraphrase

1. Explanation
2. Transition sentence to the next paragraph

P6Defendable Point#5

1. Main idea(Topic sentence)
2. Supporting evidence

-Quote

-Paraphrase

1. Explanation
2. Transition sentence to the next paragraph

P7Conclusion

1. Hook
2. Restate Thesis
3. Summarize arguments
4. Leave the reader with something to thank about

 

• Main Resources that must use for this research paper

1).Documentary film, Blackfish. Available at: http://documentary-movie.com/blackfish/ or on Netflix.

2). Zimmermann, Tim. 2010. The Killer in the Pool. Outside Magazine http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/nature/The-Killer-in-the-Pool.html

3). CNN Article: “Months after ‘Blackfish’ airs, debate over orcas continues.” http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/07/us/blackfish-wrap/index.html

4) Clark, Steven T., Daniel K. Odell, and C. Thad Lacinak. “Aspects of growth in captive killer whales (Orcinus orca).” Marine Mammal Science 16.1 (2000): 110-123.

5) ASPER, EDWARD D., W. GLENN YOUNG, and MICHAEL T. WALSH. “Observations on the birth and development of a captive‐born Killer whale Orcinus orca.” International Zoo Yearbook 27.1 (1988): 295-304.

6)and 7) I allow you to choose two more resources if you want to use additional resources for this paper.

• Grading Rubric for research paper

 

35% of final grade.

3pts: clear thesis statement/ argument

5pts: organization/ outline of essay

5pts: comprehension of material idea

10pts: Analysis

10pts: writing technical aspect (spelling, style, grammar etc)