Blog 2: Topic Choice

A. What is your topic and why?

• I recently changed my topic from politics to marine biology. I chose marine biology, because it has been a passion of mine since I was six years old. The main aspect about marine biology that fascinates me the most, is the flawless beauty of the undersea world. I would like to study how the different parts of a marine ecosystem interact and compliment one another, while also studying the sea life's most exotic creatures. The most amazing part is not the scenery itself, but the simple fact that all creatures bright and beautiful, the Lord God made them all. Before my first year of college, I plan on studying marine biology abroad in Australia, and then returning to the U.S. to receive my degree in marine science.

B. And what do you hope to accomplish this year with this topic?

• iPoly Citizen: I plan to do all work as independently as possible, and turn all portions of the project in on-time. I will display the global impact that marine biology has on the earth, and the environment. I understand that failing to be an adamant iPoly citizen, will not only have a negative effect on my peers, but will reflect negatively on my personal being as well. Keeping these ideals in mind will help me become a better iPoly citizen, because I know how I'm supposed to act and respect others.
•  Effective Communicator: I plan to voice my opinion and questions I may have to my teachers and fellow students to benefit my own development, as well as my senior project. There is no shame in asking questions regarding an assignment, especially if it will benefit your learning. This will make me a more effective communicator, because I will know how to demonstrate the importance of working interdependently, and communicate with my peers when I need help, or to offer help as well.
• Effective Learner: I plan to contact different specialists on my topic choice, without any help from any one else. I will be self-determined to find the best research possible to increase the quality of my senior project. This relates to me improving my iPoly citizenship, because I am assuming responsibility for my own learning, and expressing my topic in a creative way.
• Effective User of Technology: I plan to incorporate technological features into my senior project to increase the quality, and the understanding of what my topic is about. This will help me become a more effective user of technology by requiring me to study new topics and look for technologocally related sources to marine biology.