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1. Title Page Running header-For our purposes, this will be your last name & the page #-notice it is all DOUBLE SPACED! • Title: • Centered in top half of page • Use upper & lower case • No more than 12 words • Double Spaced Author’s Full Name (first, middle initial, & last) Academic Institution

2. Esther F. Bevan 1 The Effects of Variant Lighting on Plant Growth Esther F. Bevan Thayer J. Hill Middle School • Title: • Centered in top half of page • Use upper & lower case • No more than 12 words • Double Spaced Author’s Full Name (first, middle initial, & last) Academic Institution

3. Esther F. Bevan 2 Review of Literature In these tough economic times, people are looking for more ways to save money. One of the ways in which people becoming more economical is by growing their own vegetables. Home gardening is… First Page of ROL • Title of ROL: • Review of Literature • Same font size and style • Continue with running header

4. Outlining • Great way to organize your writing • Easy process • Helps you stick to your topic • Tips & Tricks for the ROL: • Start broad and work your way to a narrower focus • Be sure to put topics in a logical order • if you put the time into this step, it will save you time in the writing!!

5. Practice Variant Lighting on Plant Growth Questions/Research Topics Conclusion What are the characteristics of a plant? How do plants make food ? What types of bulbs produce light to promote plant growth? What is the lifecycle of a cucumber? What are a plant’s needs? Introduction • Introduction • What are the characteristics of a plant? • Roots and shoots • Prevention of water loss • Autotrophic • What are a plant’s needs? • Soil • Water • Minerals • Light • How do plants make food? • Define photosynthesis • Light reaction • Dark reaction • What is the lifecycle of a cucumber? • Seedling • Harvesting • What types of bulbs produce light to promote plant growth? • Incandescent • Halogen • Fluorescent • Conclusion