Geology 101 Photo Project Guidelines:
The idea is to have you apply what you
have learned in this course. So go out
and actively look at your surroundings. You will need to take photograph(s)
of some kind of geological feature(s) then label and describe what you see. NO photos from the
internet!!
Ask
your self - What do you see in the photo geologically?
Your audience - Label and
describe the features and processes involved for an interested adult, such as a
high school science teacher, who has not
had a geology course but has some knowledge and understanding.
The topics are not
limited to lecture or lab. Remember you
can look up the features in your book or the library. You are encouraged to work on the project
early and talk with your TA or myself for help or hints about your photos.
All photos must be original, taken by you or when you were
present. Photos can be taken at any
location except along the Moscow-Pullman highway or within
You may use photos
you have taken from previous trips as long as you make arrangements ahead
of time.
No internet photos, except for location maps (ex. Google
images) are allowed. Internet photos passed off as your own will
substantially reduce your score (ie. a zero).
What’s it worth?
50 points plus
up to 10 bonus points for well labeled and described photos (10 bonus points
potentially represents a 2% change in your lecture grade). Students who scored above a 50 usually had
photos that covered multiple topics.
How do I get started?
First, look through the online examples to
give yourself an idea of the level of detail that is expected.
Following these text slides, there is a photo
project which illustrates what is needed to score 20pts, 40pts or 60pts. Each increment in bonus points requires more
photos with additional features labeled and described.
The last 3 slides in this set illustrate two
examples of what to avoid in a project.
Other projects that
are available for you to look at are:
Example 1: Powerpoint
presentation clickable from lecture web page
Example 2: Powerpoint
presentation clickable from lecture web page
These are PowerPoint presentations saved to CD
that also scored full credit and above.
See the Grading
Criteria below for details on how the Photo Project will be graded.
What needs to be handed
in?
Photo projects can be submitted as
printouts (maximum page size 8.5” x 11” and may include more than 1
photo per page), as digital images or PowerPoint presentations saved to CD or
DVD. (photos
should be recognizable and no smaller than 3 x 5 inches)
Projects will not
be accepted by e-mail!
Students without cameras:
If you do not have a camera, you may check
out a digital camera from Academic Support Service (
Due:
Thursday November 1, Geology 101 lecture section 2 (T-Th)
Friday November 2 Geology 101 lecture sections 1 & 2 (MWF)