Ground Water Extra Credit* Project

* Extra Credit means above and beyond standard assignments. It also means that you don’t have to do it. If you decide to do the assignment please decide first to do an excellent job. If the grade you receive would lower your quarter grade it will be discarded. That means your course grade will not be affected but you will get no extra credit for the work you have done.

Plagiarism: Look it up. Be sure you understand the meaning. If you include language, graphs, photos, or other materials in your report that I suspect are not your own and which are not documented I will make every effort to locate the source. If I can demonstrate that it was plagiarized your project grade will be zero. Please remember that the same technology that makes it easy for you to locate resource materials makes it just as easy for me to locate the sources you used. I take this very seriously. You should as well. Play it safe. Document (footnote) whenever necessary.

The project: Write a report about ‘Long Island Groundwater’. Provide thorough answers to the following questions:

1) How does L.I. obtain it’s potable water? Include a discussion of L.I. geology.

2) Discuss supply, water reserves, replenishment.

3) Sources of groundwater pollution.

4) Salt water intrusion.

5) What is being done to clean/protect our water. Discuss economic costs, legislation, etc.

6) What are the consequences of failing to protect and conserve our water supply?

7) Include a bibliography

FAQ’s

1) Q - How long does it have to be? A - Long enough to be really good.

2) Q - When is it due? A - Get due date from teacher.

3) Q - What if it’s late? A - Don’t bother.

4) Q - Can I use the articles on your website? A - Sure. Just cite them. Don’t plagiarize.

5) Q - How many sources must I use? A - As many as it takes to do a great job.

6) Q - What if I have a problem? A - Contact me ASAP. Don’t wait until the last minute.

7) Q - What if I don’t think it’s very good. A - Don’t hand it in.

8) Q - Can I get help along the way? A - Any time. Any day. Just ask if you're uncertain about anything!

9) Q - Do spelling and grammar count? A - Yes. Check and correct your spelling with your word processor. Ask someone you know to proof read your paper for grammatical errors and poorly phrased ideas. Take pride in what you do.

Links to articles (in PDF format):

Assignment                                    Groundwater                     MTBE in LI water

LI Soil Tests                                  Hidden Contaminants       What Seeps Beneath

Brookhaven Cleanup                    LI Aquifers                        Ancient, Clean, Controversial

Toxic Fairways                             As Aquifer Runs Dry