Basic Information on the Species: Latin Name, Where Is It Found
Endangered Species Research Paper
Identify an endangered or threatened species in the world that you would like to research. Then, research the following information below about your species.
- Basic Information on the Species: Latin name, where is it found, current population size. Predators of this organism? Diet of organism?
- Why is this species endangered? Describe each reason.
- Are there any intrinsic characteristics that this species has that make it more susceptible to extinction? (ex: low reproductive rates, specialist, etc.)
- Is this species endangered or threatened? What list(s) is the species on (List all you can find)? CITES? EPA? IUCN Red List? What does being on these lists mean?
- What are the benefits of saving this species? Describe at least two (do not say there are none).
- What are the negative effects of saving this species? Describe at least two (there are always negatives…don’t say there are none)
Format Requirements
- Title Page (with your name, class, period, pic, and species name)
- 12-point font
- Times New Roman or Arial
- Double Space
- Work Cited Page, MLA Citation (Cite within paper too)
- Proper Grammar (Run Spellcheck and Proofread)
Rubric
Title Page (Has Name, Date, Period, Species Name, Pic) (2 pts) ______
Formatting (MLA and Following Rules) (2 points)______
Basic Information (4 points)______
Cause for Endangerment (2 points)______
Characteristics of the Endangered Species (2 points)______
Identification of List (2 points)______
Benefits of Species (4 points)______
Negative Effects of Saving Species (4 points)______
Total: 22 points______
Endangered Species Research Paper
Identify an endangered or threatened species in the world that you would like to research. Then, research the following information below about your species.
- Basic Information on the Species: Latin name, where is it found, current population size. Predators of this organism? Diet of organism?
- Why is this species endangered? Describe each reason.
- Are there any intrinsic characteristics that this species has that make it more susceptible to extinction? (ex: low reproductive rates, specialist, etc.)
- Is this species endangered or threatened? What list(s) is the species on (List all you can find)? CITES? EPA? IUCN Red List? What does being on these lists mean?
- What are the benefits of saving this species? Describe at least two (do not say there are none).
- What are the negative effects of saving this species? Describe at least two (there are always negatives…don’t say there are none)
Format Requirements
- Title Page (with your name, class, period, pic, and species name)
- 12-point font
- Times New Roman or Arial
- Double Space
- Work Cited Page, MLA Citation (Cite within paper too)
- Proper Grammar (Run Spellcheck and Proofread)
Rubric
Title Page (Has Name, Date, Period, Species Name, Pic) (2 pts) ______
Formatting (MLA and Following Rules) (2 points)______
Basic Information (4 points)______
Cause for Endangerment (2 points)______
Characteristics of the Endangered Species (2 points)______
Identification of List (2 points)______
Benefits of Species (4 points)______
Negative Effects of Saving Species (4 points)______
Total: 22 points______