Include a section that introduces the scientist and why you selected them for this project. Bonus points for a scientists that represents an otherwise underrepresented group of people (in other-words, not an old, white male, ahem Darwin).

Describes the Genus that your genius studies. Consider addressing the following:
How to differentiate these organisms from other organisms
More specifically, what are some key identifying features
What morphological characteristics are shared among species in this genus
How do they reproduce? Move?
The Domain, Kingdom, and Phyla they belong in.
Who are they most closely related to?

How diverse is this genus? (i.e. approximately how many species in this genus)

What kind of human and ecological impacts do members of this genus have?

What types of methods or techniques are used to study members of this genus?

Describe any current research that is being conducted on/with members of this genus.
Some examples of noteworthy species in this genus
What you find most interesting about this genus of organisms.

What is the current status of members of this genus (you can choose to focus on a species here). Are populations increasing? Decreasing? Are any species in this genus on the Endangered Species List? If populations are declining, what is the primary cause?

In addition to addressing the above points, you will also need to include at least 1 journal article that reports research on this genus, or includes this genus in some type of experiment (it is okay to focus on a particular species within this genus). (See the separate handout for tips on finding journal articles). Provide a brief summary of this journal article, with an emphasis on what it has revealed about your genus of interest. (i.e. what do we now know about your genus, that we might not have known before this journal article?).

Your references should be cited in-text and in a bibliography.