Weatherford College Concept Check Essay

Some questions may only require anywhere from 5-8 sentences to fully answer, while some may require 2-3 paragraphs. The key here is to make sure you answer all parts of the question and discuss all possible details.

• You can answer each question separately, do not merge them all into one single essay.
• There is no length requirement, just be sure to provide enough to answer the question thoroughly. This usually will require anywhere from 1-3complete paragraphs.
• You may format your reference list/bibliography in either MLA or APA.
• You will need in-text citations and a reference list
• Direct quotes should be kept at a minimum and indirect quotes are strongly encouraged. An indirect quote is when you take someone else’s information and summarize it in your own word. Changing one word or a few words around is not “rephrasing”. You must still cite references using in-text citations, even when you use your own words.
• Choose a marine organism that you find fascinating. This could be any marine animal you would like. State where in the world this marine organism lives. Then, explain all the different adaptations that organism has to survive in its environment?
• What are the two major variables that regulate the primary productivity of an ecosystem? How does regional productivity vary in polar regions? Be sure to address both major variables and how they affect primary productivity in the polar regions and discuss how that primary productivity might change throughout the calendar year
• Need explanation and answer for both question