Botany Report
Five Interesting Facts: Plant Reproduction
Your First and Last Name / Room 227
Grade 9 English F • Cecil Rhodes School • November 2013
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Botany Report
Five Interesting Facts: Plant Reproduction
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Introduction
The first sentence of this introduction must be written in such a way as to grab the reader’s
attention. This is called a hook. It can be either a bold statement, a quote from a noteworthy
person, or a well thought out question. Anytime you use a quote or statement from a published
document you MUST reference it as a footnote. The footnote must appear at the bottom of the
page in which it appears. The middle section of your introduction paragraph will contain
general background information about your topic. Remember not to let the reader know exactly
what your project is going to discuss. The idea of the background information is to lead up to the
specific details of your report. The last 1 - 2 sentences is your thesis statement. Your thesis
statement will let the reader know what you are going to discuss with out ‘announcing’ it. What is
meant by that is, don’t write, In this report I am going to be discussing....... Instead, honor the
intelligence of the reader. Always write in the third person narrative voice. NEVER use the words
I, me, or you. What follows is an example of an introduction. Notice how a footnote was used to
reference the source.
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Introduction
All living organisms reproduce themselves in one way or another. This is the means of
perpetuating the species since no one organism can live forever. Single-celled organisms have
very simple reproduction systems either by splitting or cell division. They basically take a piece of
themselves and it becomes a new organism. Humans use the two-part egg and sperm system,
which forms an entirely new organism with parts from both parents.When discussing plant
reproduction there are five areas to consider; (1)sexual reproduction, (2) asexual
reproduction, (3) flowering plants, (4) nonflowering plants, (5) hybrid plants.1
Notice the(1) hook, (2) background information and (3) the thesis.
(1)Sexual Reproduction
Write a 1 - 2 paragraph summary of what you learned about Sexual Reproduction.
(2) Asexual Reproduction
Write a 1 - 2 paragraph summary of what you learned about Asexual Reproduction.
(3) Flowering Plants
Write a 1 - 2 paragraph summary of what you learned about Flowering Plants.
(4) Nonflowering Plants
Write a 1 - 2 paragraph summary of what you learned about Nonflowering Plants..
(5) Hybrid Plants
Write a 1 - 2 paragraph summary of what you learned about Hybrid Plants.
Conclusion / Summary
Write 2 - 4 sentences that summarizes your topic. The summary may even encourage people to
take action. The summary may make references to some of the things you said in the
introduction. What follows is an example of a conclusion.
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Conclusion / Summary - Example
It is easy to not pay much attention to plants. To some they are no different than weeds or grass.
But plants are an important part of our environment. They provide a source of food for both
animals and humans. They also contribute colour, fragrances, and a sense of calm and peace to
our world. In a way, plants soften the hard edges of life. There is much to consider when we say,
stop and smell the roses.
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Note
•Use 12 point font size for the body of your text. Larger font may be used for titles.
•At least one footnote must appear in your report.
•Page numbers to appear in the bottom right corner of the footer.
•Your full name to appear in the bottom left corner of the footer on pages 2 onward.
•Title page must be similar to this example and contain all of the information shown.
•The picture must reflect the ‘essence’ of your report.
•Use 1.5 line spacing.
•Use only a ‘professional’ looking font.
•Use bold, underline, and italic font only to draw the reader’s attention to a few words.
Intent
The intent of this assignment is for you to:
• Learn / practice how to summarize in your own words what you have learned. Plagiarism will
not be accepted and is considered cheating.
•Learn how to reference using footnotes.
•Learn how to write an introduction and conclusion.
•To explore your interests.
Evaluation
Evaluation will be based upon:
(1) Ideas, (2) Organization, (3) Artistry, (4) Correctness, (5) Effort.
Refer to the Writer’s Workshop Rubric - Crusty Card.
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