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5000 word dissertation on....
Hello all,
first off i wasnt to sure where to post this but i think its best suited to here, sorry if its not. ![]() For my "pre degree" course im on at the moment that will lead to a 4 year marine biology degree in sept this year. i have been asked to do a 5000 word dissertation on a something relevant to my course next year. My original idea was. How does sediment runoff from the land affect coral growth rate? then decided it was to specific so i went for. how are human affecting the coral reefs? my tutor told me this was far to open and i would never be able to go indepth enough in 5000 words and i agree with her so... does anyone have any ideas? cheers james ![]()
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
You could write about COTS cycles on the GBR, the effects of climate change on coral reefs, the threat of algal overgrowth, etc.
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
i like the idea about the COTS cycles on the GBR, i know there will be plently of info out there as well.
anyone else? keep um comein' james
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
I think it's a good idea -- focused, etc. You could also talk about ocean temp change and bleaching on reefs, which is sort of related but not exactly the same.
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
What about the Star of thorns problem on the Great Barrier Reef?
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
COTS cycles on the GBR
COTS = corwn of thorns starfish GBR = Great Barrier Reef ![]()
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
Go for the COTS. Do we get a chance to view this too.
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
That definitly gives you enuf time to get it done right, doesn't it???
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
Well, good luck, and don't forget to give us the old sneak preview. I am sure you will do a heck of a job!!
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
I'm jealous... I was a pre-vet/zoology major in college, but never finished. Partying at Florida State got the best of me. Anyhow, now I'm a demolition contractor. Wish you the best of luck, and congratulations on getting this far!!!!
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
Rob,
Do you actually get to blow stuff up?! There are days when I think I'd kinda like to do that... ![]()
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
I've been close to blowing up buildings, but my competition wants to do it too cheap... for the publicity. We use mostly bobcats(aka skid steers) and other heavy equipment. It's not really as exciting as it sounds.
I think chemistry majors that specialize in "explosives" are more likely to manufacture fire works than blow up buildings, but that sounds pretty cool too. |
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
Hi guys and girls I have made a rough plan of my dissertation, what do you think?
Can you think of anything to add, remove or other wise? All input appreciated, I will be referencing reefland.com as a source so have your say and be part of something great today! ![]() cheers james Why does the Crown of Thorns Starfish.doc
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
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Other than that I think you're on the right track.
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
Hi everyone. its time for an update.
i have now completed the essay, i totaly changed the title to "water chemistry and the modern reef aqauium". i think some of the info may be a little bit out, so if this was to be truly usefull for the hobby i would need to do some editing, but considering i did it in one night im happy with it . but the people marking it do human biology so they wont know , but shhhh dont tell them that .I would like to thank lee (leebca) for takeing the time to look through this and offer his comments. Cheers lee ![]() please feel free to tell me what you realy think of it, cheers james ![]() P.S. it did have pics but it was to large to upload with them so i just delited them and i havnt check to see if it has messed up the formating but it should be ok.
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
Good job man!!
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Re: 5000 word dissertation on....
Another thumbs up!
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