geology of an area or an event that took place (with geological significance. i.e. earthquake, landslide, volcanic
P eruption, tsunami…

Pick a topic or come up with a topic, write a two page (typed, single spaced) summary of the geology of
an area or an event that took place (with geological significance. i.e. earthquake, landslide, volcanic
P eruption, tsunami…). Be sure to use terms and concepts we learned or will learn about in class (rocks
and minerals found there, age of the rocks and minerals in that area, data from the area…).
This should be written/summarized in your own words, DO NOT PLAGIARIZE someone else’s work!
Plagiarism is the “wrongful appropriation ” and “stealing and publication ” of
another author’s “language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions ” and the
representation of them as one’s own original work. Plagiarism is considered
academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics. It is subject to sanctions
like penalties, suspension, and even expulsion. Recently, cases of ‘extreme
plagiarism’ have been identified in academia. Plagiarism is not a crime per se but
in academia and industry, it is a serious ethical offense, and cases of plagiarism
can constitute copyright infringement.
The paper MUST INCLUDE references to websites, journals, newspapers, interviews, etc.
Suggested Items to include (not included in the two pages of text):

Photos Drawings
Maps (topographic or geologic) Graphs
Aerial photography Tables
Diagrams Charts
Suggested Topics:
Geology of National Park. Geologic Hazards where I live.
Geology of my favorite place. Groundwater resources of the area.
Geology of where I live.
Geology of Volcano.
Report on the Earthquake of
Report on the mineral K.