General Biology

I. Overview
This research paper is designed as a basic introduction to the process of scientific writing. It should consist of 4 sections: (1) introduction (description of your chosen subject and its relevance with some historical perspective if appropriate), (2) body of the paper that includes the physiology and or biology of your topic (description of the mechanisms at work), (3) conclusion (a summary of the main topics or findings and your evaluation of their relevance), and (4) references. Although this paper has no maximum length it should be a minimum of 5 pages and adequately address your topic. The written format of this paper should be written in an acceptable format of your choice (APA, MLA, etc.). You may choose any topic in biology.