Journal

10/11- Today I worked by myself researching in the library. I am finding a lot of information on my topic, and I am developing my argument. As I continue to find new sources, I am realizing how serious the effects on the wildlife will be.

10/19- I am still finding good information on my topic in the library. I am annotating all of my sources. A lot of the information I am finding is very helpful, and will be useful for when I start my research products.

11/11- Today I worked some more on my first piece of my project which is an essay. In the essay will list the short term and long term effects of oil on the different species of animals that inhabit the Gulf.

11/15- Today I worked more on my research product one which is an essay. I am almost finished writing it, and I think it will turn out well.

11/17-Today I finished my essay for research product one in the school library. I am satisfied with the way it turned out. I think it it do a good job of informing people how dangerous oil can be to animals.

11/30- Today I worked on finding some research for my topic in the library. I found two more good sources that I can use. One of the articles is on the affects oil has on the endangered species that live in the Gulf.

12/17- Today I finished my second research product which is a fact sheet. I am happy with the way it turned out. I believe my fact sheet is a good source of reference for anyone who would like to know more about the Gulf oil spill, and the negative effects oil has on the wildlife.