Category: Ecology

Pick an endangered species. What could make it go extinct? What could save this species from extinction?

Here are the detailed instructions for the lab report:
Instructions for Lab Report Writer
Overview of the Task:
You are tasked with writing a lab report based on an experiment investigating lichen distribution on the north and south sides of trees in Deep Run Park, Henrico County. The report must include the standard sections (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) and follow scientific writing conventions. All required statistical analyses, data summaries, and figures/tables should be included in the Results section.
1. Introduction:
• Provide background information on lichens, emphasizing their ecological significance and role as bioindicators.
• Clearly state the research question: whether lichens grow more on the north or south sides of trees.
• Include a research hypothesis (that lichens grow more on the north side) and a null hypothesis (that there is no significant difference in lichen growth between the two sides).
• Cite well-established primary sources in this section, e.g., Nash (2008) and Hale (1979).
2. Methods and Materials:
• Describe the field experiment conducted in Deep Run Park, specifying the establishment of a baseline and transects. Trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) >10 cm were selected for lichen measurements.
• Explain how lichen area (in cm²) was measured using a lichenometer, and how bark temperature (°C) was recorded using a laser thermometer.
• Emphasize how bias was minimized (e.g., trees were selected randomly along transects, and measurements were taken consistently at DBH for all trees).
• Include detailed steps for each part of the experimental process, from setting up transects to taking measurements.
3. Results:
• Present the data on lichen coverage and bark temperature in both table and figure formats.
• Summarize the mean lichen coverage and bark temperature for the north and south sides of the trees, including standard errors and p-values from an independent samples t-test.
• Ensure that the results are organized into clear sections without sub-headings:
• Table: Include a table summarizing sample size, mean lichen coverage, mean temperature, standard errors, and p-values for the north and south sides.
• Figures: Create two bar graphs: one for the mean lichen coverage and another for the mean bark temperature, both with standard error bars.
• Figure 1: Bar graph for the mean lichen coverage on the north and south sides.
• Figure 2: Bar graph for the mean bark temperature on the north and south sides.
4. Discussion:
• Interpret the results, focusing on the lack of significant difference between the north and south sides in both lichen coverage and temperature.
• Offer explanations for why the expected results (higher lichen growth on the north side) were not observed. Consider factors such as canopy cover, tree species, microclimatic variations, and external environmental influences.
• Suggest improvements for future studies, such as using a larger sample size, different locations, or varying tree species to explore lichen distribution further.
5. Common Errors to Avoid:
• Write the lab report in the first-person perspective, as though you conducted the experiment yourself. Do not refer to “researchers” or an “ecology lab.”
• Avoid common mistakes such as using contractions, reporting raw data instead of averages, and failing to cite non-original ideas.
• Ensure correct formatting for degrees Celsius (°C) and square centimeters (cm²). Tables should come before figures, and both should be properly labeled.
please follow all the instructions

The condition has worsened since you visited the Intergalactic Wildlife Sanctuary.
There is a need for your help to ensure the baby frogs are back to normal
(Requires to create some tables and graphs in Excel)
You need to know how to use Excel
I will give you the answer

The condition has worsened since you visited the Intergalactic Wildlife Sanctuary.
There is a need for your help to ensure the baby frogs are back to normal
(Requires to create some tables and graphs in Excel)
You need to know how to use Excel
I will give you the answer

The condition has worsened since you visited the
Intergalactic Wildlife Sanctuary.
There is a need for your help to ensure the baby frogs are back to normal
(Requires to create some tables and graphs in Excel)
You need to know how to use Excel
I will give you the answer

field trip and laboratory analysis lab report should have the following contents:
-Purpose and Objectives of the field trip and laboratory analysis.
-Materials and Methods: Map of the study area and stations, experimental design if any or activities and sampling performed in the field, methods and analysis including treatments and counts developed in the lab to reach the objectives of the field trip and laboratory activity.
-Results Presentation and Description.
-Discussion of the Findings.
-References-
-The main objective of this lab is to analyse, present and discuss the results obtained at Al-Dhakhira Intertidal study zone and characterize the environmental conditions and the characterization of the phytoplankton and meiofauna communities in 2 contrasting stations outside and inside the mangrove ecosystem. For this purpose, students will apply different methods of analysis (
1) For Zooplankton analysis: (i) The students are invited to use the Bogorov counting chamber and method to count the abundance of the zooplankton groups/taxa (Copepods, Appendicularians, … Meroplanktonic Larvae…) and present the data in individual/m3
(2) For Meiofauna analysis: (i) Sample the sediment and its meiofauna using a plastic core in all stations
-in addition the discussion should include: comparing the results at the 2 stations (mangrove channel and out of the channel), the zooplankton and meiofauna, temperature , salinity, , chlorophyll a, PH , characterize the mangrove ecosystem in terms of biotic and abiotic factor.
-in addition, compare the Mangrove system (zooplanton and meiofauna , abiotic factor, biotic factor) in Qatar to other published paper (will be attached) if they are similar or high or what are the differences are.

Please follow my outline and my instructor correction and avoid using ChatGPT or Ai for writing and i will attach the syllabus look at page 15 to 18 is the rubric instructions and if you need more information tell me.
the term paper should include page cover , page number , table of content , graphs , figures and referances between 8 to 12
for the powerpoint you can use this template only 12 to 15 max slides
if you need a example for the term paper let me know.

details are in pdf file. note:PLEASE USE SOURCES WHICH I WOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR, I will need to be able to access them easily so I can proofread the work you wrote and make further edits.

1- term paper and powerpoint presentation – Coral Reefs Distribution, Ecological role and Threats
2- outline is attached
3- The format of the written report or paper should follow that of the one international journal and
will generally be 10-15 pages in length and must follow the standard format for scientific papers
as follow:
Provide a brief abstract of no more than 200 words. This abstract should succinctly and clearly
introduce your bibliographic research topic, summarize the main findings and highlight your main
conclusions on the chosen topic.
The general introduction should present your bibliographic research topic, the background based
on the literature review and should introduce the outline of the paper.
Written reports should be in Font Time New Roman or Calibri, size 12, 1.5 line spacing and text
justified in an English style that should be concise and accessible. Ensure that the language in your
manuscript is original and does not contain previously published passages of text. Student reports
are routinely screened using plagiarism-detection software.
Your manuscript should have the following sections:
1- University and department logos, course title and code, topic title, student names,
instructor name, academic year.
2- Table of contents.
3- List of figures.
4- List of tables.
5- Abstract + Key words.
6- Introduction including the literature review on the topic.
7- Different sections or parts presented and discussed (the core of the paper).
8- Conclusions
9- References with separation between bibliography and webography (list of websites
references that should be very few compared to journals or book references)
10- the powerpoint presentation 15 slide and must have Graphs and figures are clear. Font size is large enough to read.
Information is not too crowded. Use of language is correct. All required components of a PPT are included with professional quality content:
attractive title, research problem aims and detailed outline are very well presented with
respect of references citations; excellent synthesis and presentation of scientific
information on the topic.
The PPT shows logical flow of thoughts, meaningful sequence of graphs and tables, and
a summary of the main points.
11- AI and pleregisam are not allowed

My research paper rough draft has been graded and I have the paper with the edits that need to be made and the professor comments. I just need it to be fixed grammatically and have more information added in the body paragraphs to make them more complete. My professor commented: “intro is great but body paragraphs are incomplete.”
I have attached the rubric and guidelines as well as the articles I had used in the paper.