Topic #2 - Carbon Sequestration

You can earn up to 7 points for report content and up to 5 pts for writing quality.

Content
You should probably begin your report with a clear definition of carbon sequestration.  Why is there interest in carbon sequestration?  What environmental problem(s) might it solve?  How is this topic related to material that we have covered in class?

Then try to list and discuss or explain a few examples of processes that have been proposed.  Use the Table of Contents near the beginning of the article as an outline.  The article groups carbon removal/storage processes into 3 main groups: Biological Processes, Physical Processes, and Chemical Processes.  In your report you might select one or two specific examples from each group to discuss in your report.  Are there any detrimental side effects associated with any of the removal/storage processes?

Writing Quality
This is not a particularly easy article to read and understand.  Find sections that you do understand and try to explain the material clearly and in your own words.  Avoid quoting or paraphrasing text from the article.  Avoid generalites, try to include specific details and examples from the article.  The separate sections or paragraphs of your paper should blend together into a well organized and coherent report.  Your report should be nearly free of misspelled words and grammatical errors.

Miscellaneous
You do not need to cite the Wikipedia reference.  You only need to include citations if you use something other than the Wikipedia article as a reference.