Research Paper Ideas?

rrw4258 · 01-18-10, 09:03 PM

Hey guys, I have to write and 8-10 page research paper for one of my classes at BGSU. I want to do something associated with fishing. It is designed to be an argumentive paper, but not too much of an argument. (Not favoring one side of the story).

I was hoping that you guys can give me some topics that are fishing related to do this paper on. Keep in mind, that there has to be some books out there on the argument as well. Any ideas that you have, I would love to hear! Thanks

Ryan

Bender · 01-18-10, 10:00 PM

It may be too recent for books, but I'm sure there are a lot of papers and essays regarding the history and invasion of the Asain Carp. Especially with the new concern of the Great Lakes.

Bubba_Bruiser · 01-18-10, 10:21 PM

What about the actual number of tournament fish kill versus the activst boycotting them and inflating the count for their benefit.

WTL · 01-18-10, 10:46 PM

How about whether or not brown trout are a naturally occurring or European introduced species in north america?

1/4 stick · 01-18-10, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba_Bruiser

What about the actual number of tournament fish kill versus the activst boycotting them and inflating the count for their benefit.

Sounds like those activist got the skills to be fishermen.

How about catch and release affects on fish population and size as opposed to keep and eat. And catch, photo, release, and replica versus mounting.

CMorg · 01-18-10, 11:05 PM

How about Insider Secrets To Big Bass ? and whether or not this knowledge should be allowed in tournament fisherman's minds ? Kidding.

Bubba_Bruiser · 01-18-10, 11:22 PM

As I tell my kids in the Walmart fishing section, son, quit opening all those cans of worms. hahahahahahaha NEXT!

nofearengineer · 01-18-10, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WTL

How about whether or not brown trout are a naturally occurring or European introduced species in north america?

LOL....

How about a research paper on states where you can win a tournament without a fishing license?

bassinbob · 01-19-10, 12:11 AM

shame, shame wtl. lol Live bvait vrs. artificial baits.

egolfer · 01-19-10, 07:37 AM

I did a couple of interesting research papers when I was in school. The first one was about the impact of Largemouth Bass Virus (LBV) on bass populations where the virus is known to exist. Since the virus has not been found everywhere, the locations are more localized. However, I have not heard anything in the past couple of years about the virus. The other project was on the economic impacts of the bass fishing industry in the US. There is plenty of information about both. 8-10 pages should be pretty easy.

Bassboss · 01-19-10, 09:08 AM

The use of lead!

WTL · 01-19-10, 10:10 AM

Really, you have to be careful doing a research paper on your hobby. Look at it from the perspective of your professor. Are they going to give a good grade if you turn in "buzzbait secrets for big bass"....? Hell no. More than likely they wont know half of what you are even talking about, which will put you on a path straight to a C- even if it is well written.

Not to mention doing a paper on something you already know about is not really research. I would recommend something more scientific, like invasive species...there is a huge uproar in Illinois over the asian carp going through some locks into the great lakes. That would be a real research paper that is even timely, and would likely get you a better grade. It would involve elements of science, history and current events, the type of trifecta that really gets teachers off.

BigBassin144 · 01-19-10, 10:37 AM

I agree with WTL. I was thinking along the lines of invasive species as well. And we've sure got a ton of them. Zebra Mussels, Gobies, Asian Carp, Alewives, etc.

You could do the impact of the Gobies on the smallmouth fishery in Erie (for the argument, whether it was a positive or negative effect).

BB

jooleyen · 01-19-10, 11:01 AM

Gobies, Zebra Mussels, and the potential for Asian Carp getting into Lake Michigan.

01-18-10, 09:03 PM	#1
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Research Paper Ideas? Hey guys, I have to write and 8-10 page research paper for one of my classes at BGSU. I want to do something associated with fishing. It is designed to be an argumentive paper, but not too much of an argument. (Not favoring one side of the story). I was hoping that you guys can give me some topics that are fishing related to do this paper on. Keep in mind, that there has to be some books out there on the argument as well. Any ideas that you have, I would love to hear! Thanks Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

01-18-10, 10:21 PM	#3
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	What about the actual number of tournament fish kill versus the activst boycotting them and inflating the count for their benefit. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

01-18-10, 11:22 PM	#7
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	As I tell my kids in the Walmart fishing section, son, quit opening all those cans of worms. hahahahahahaha NEXT! __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

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bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	shame, shame wtl. lol Live bvait vrs. artificial baits. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

01-19-10, 07:37 AM	#10
egolfer BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 38	I did a couple of interesting research papers when I was in school. The first one was about the impact of Largemouth Bass Virus (LBV) on bass populations where the virus is known to exist. Since the virus has not been found everywhere, the locations are more localized. However, I have not heard anything in the past couple of years about the virus. The other project was on the economic impacts of the bass fishing industry in the US. There is plenty of information about both. 8-10 pages should be pretty easy. __________________ Eli Golfer Gaithersburg, Maryland

01-18-10, 10:00 PM	#2
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	It may be too recent for books, but I'm sure there are a lot of papers and essays regarding the history and invasion of the Asain Carp. Especially with the new concern of the Great Lakes.

01-18-10, 10:46 PM	#4
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	How about whether or not brown trout are a naturally occurring or European introduced species in north america?

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CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	How about Insider Secrets To Big Bass ? and whether or not this knowledge should be allowed in tournament fisherman's minds ? Kidding.

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Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	The use of lead! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

01-19-10, 10:10 AM	#12
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Really, you have to be careful doing a research paper on your hobby. Look at it from the perspective of your professor. Are they going to give a good grade if you turn in "buzzbait secrets for big bass"....? Hell no. More than likely they wont know half of what you are even talking about, which will put you on a path straight to a C- even if it is well written. Not to mention doing a paper on something you already know about is not really research. I would recommend something more scientific, like invasive species...there is a huge uproar in Illinois over the asian carp going through some locks into the great lakes. That would be a real research paper that is even timely, and would likely get you a better grade. It would involve elements of science, history and current events, the type of trifecta that really gets teachers off.

01-19-10, 10:37 AM	#13
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I agree with WTL. I was thinking along the lines of invasive species as well. And we've sure got a ton of them. Zebra Mussels, Gobies, Asian Carp, Alewives, etc. You could do the impact of the Gobies on the smallmouth fishery in Erie (for the argument, whether it was a positive or negative effect). BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Gobies, Zebra Mussels, and the potential for Asian Carp getting into Lake Michigan.

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