El Nino/La Nina - 1S1P Report Writing Guidelines

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

Content

You should explain what the terms El Nino, La Nina, and Southern Oscillation each refer to.  Are El Nino or La Nina conditions occurring in the tropical Pacific Ocean at the present time (the NOAA web pages are probably the place to look for an answer to this question)?  Try to describe or illustrate conditions in the tropical Pacific Ocean during El Nino and non - El Nino years (you may also describe conditions during a La Nina event).  What unusual weather or climatic conditions are associated with El Nino events (concentrate on North America)?

Writing Quality

Explain the material in your own words - your report should be your understanding and explanation of the material.  Avoid generalites, try to include specific details and examples from the reading section.  The separate sections or paragraphs of your paper should blend together into one seamless coherent report.  Your report should be nearly free of misspelled words and grammatical errors.