course material

1. Paleoclimate proxy
Write a short paper describing a paleoclimate proxy of your choice, and summarize an
example of it being used in a scientific study. Specifically, your paper should: (1) describe in
detail how the proxy “works” – what is it, what climate variables impact it and how; (2)
explain the data provided by the proxy and how it is analyzed and interpreted; (3) discuss
the strengths, weaknesses, and assumptions involved with using the proxy as a source of
climate information; and (4) summarize briefly how the proxy has been used in an actual
scientific study. You must refer to at least one study published in valid peer‐reviewed
literature (refer to a minimum of 2 peer‐reviewed sources). The following specific content
should comprise no more than three double‐spaced pages,
paste figures and/or tables onto a maximum of two additional pages at end of your paper
(do not embed them
Label and cite the figures (tables) sequentially in your text. Be sure to write your own
captions for each figure (table) to explain what they show, and properly cite the source
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cite all information in your text, and then provide a properly formatted bibliography of all
references used in a final section labeled “References cited” at the end of the paper. You
must include at least two peer‐reviewed scientific references. But it is expected you will also
cite other non‐peer reviewed sources. Use a consistent bibliographic style.#Paleoclimate
#proxy