Annotated Bibliography for Research Paper
"Alaska Marine Conservation Council." Risks of Oil & Gas Drilling —. Alaska Marine Conservation Council, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2012. <http://www.akmarine.org/our-work/protect-bristol-bay/risks-of-oil-gas-drilling>.
·The Alaska Marine Conservation Council addresses issues concerning offshore drilling. This site reveals the biological effects of drilling upon the ecosystem and the effects of this upon the world. This does not support the exact research topic however it does put the geological consequences into perspective as minimal in comparison to the biological impacts. It shows that the primary hazards of drilling are not geological, but rather biological.
Broadhead, Ronald F. "Petroleum Geology: An Introduction." Http://geoinfo.nmt.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. <http://geoinfo.nmt.edu/faq/energy/petroleum/Petroleum_geology_intro.pdf>.
·This is a research paper that addresses petroleum geology. It supplies very matter-of-fact information with images to depict the processes being spoken upon. It gives demonstrations and explanations as to the state of oil in the earth and the result after drilling. This article lays the groundwork for the comprehension of petroleum and it’s extraction from the earth.
"BSEE Homepage | BSEE." BSEE Homepage | BSEE. Burea of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2012. <http://www.bsee.gov/>.
·The BSEE is a tremendous contributor on the education of individuals upon environmental legislature and news. One of the primary aspects of this site that is beneficial to this question is the current regulations upon offshore drilling. This is a phenomenal site with no apparent bias that addresses many topics of drilling. It has articles upon the following topics that will prove beneficial in this research question; current regulations, newsroom, enforcement, exploration, production, and research for the future.
"Cavities Left After Oil Extraction." Cavities Left After Oil Extraction. Argonne National Library's Educational Program, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2012. <http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/env99/env99414.htm>.
·This website by Newton isn’t the typical website but rather a source to ask an educated official on scientific matters. The primary question addressed is regarding the current topic drilling and the end result of the extraction area. A “John” questioned the site as to what occurs after oil is extracted from the earth and received a response from an educated source.
"Oceana | Protecting the World's Oceans." Oceana. OCEANA, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2012. <http://oceana.org/en/our-work/climate-energy/offshore-drilling/learn-act/offshore-oil-drilling-myth-vs-fact>.
·Oceana challenges commonly held myths about offshore drilling with factual support to disprove these beliefs. It states statistics that challenge the various myths in order to inform the public. There is the possibility of bias based on the information included in this facet of their cite. This site reflects strictly one side of the offshore drilling argument. It has a rather random basis with a centralized theme of petroleum drilling offshore.
"Adventures in Energy." Adventures in Energy. American Petroleum Institute, n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2012. <http://www.adventuresinenergy.org/exploration-and-production/Extracting-Oil-and-Natural-Gas.html>.
·In this article the American Petroleum Institute addresses the methods of oil extraction used in modern day petroleum engineering. It offers up statistics regarding efficiency as well as detailed information on the processes involved in getting the oil out of the earth. It appears to be unbiased as it is simply explaining how oil is extracted from the earth in simpler terms and may prove a valuable resource in my research. The one thing that may pose a problem in the way of bias is that it was published by the American Petroleum Institute which may cause a limitation or exaggeration of factual information.
Leffler, William L., Richard Pattarozzi, and Gordon Sterling. Deepwater Petroleum Exploration & Production: A Nontechnical Guide. Tulsa, OK: PennWell, 2003. Print.
·This is an in depth book that goes into detail about the processes involved in oil drilling. It has chapters on floating oil rigs as well as the particular process of drilling on the ocean floor as well as a briefer history lesson on the world’s progression into offshore drilling. This is an unbiased article focused on providing useful information for those interested in learning more about where oil comes from and how it ends up in our gas stations.
Luthria, D. L. Oil Extraction and Analysis: Critical Issues and Comparative Studies. Champaigne, IL: AOCS, 2004. Print.
·This site was a completely useless in regard to my topic. The title was misleading and is actually in reference to seed oil as a prospective source of energy.
"Research Could Lead to Improved Oil Recovery, Better Environmental Cleanup." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 02 Aug. 2012. Web. 28 Nov.2012.<http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120802141425.htm>.
·This is a broader article by Science Daily regarding the future of oil; however it also contains portions explaining the oil extraction process in order to compare it to another possible method. There appears to be little to no bias, however there may be a hidden agenda to promote this new method of oil extraction which may cause one-sided information.
Hyne, Norman J. Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling, & Production. Tulsa, Okla: PennWell Corporation, 2012. Print.
·This book by Norman Hyne is an excellent source for this research topic. He has chapters dedicated to the ocean environment in relationship to petroleum extraction and the geology of the ocean floor, including plate tectonics, continental drift, and the earth’s interior. It doesn’t have any apparent bias and offers up scholarly information from a credible source.
Stoneley, R. Introduction to Petroleum Exploration for Non-geologists. Oxford: Oxford UP, 1995. Print.
·This is a great book for the topic, it is focused on oceanic drilling and the geological aspects of it, including earth testing, the effects, and the different types of geological structures that need to be recognized and understood in petroleum extraction.
Vlahos, James. "The Big Play." Popular Mechanics June 2012: 62-71. Web.
·This magazine article articulates the current situation of petroleum extraction. It offers up insider information from those who are doing it firsthand, which offers a new perspective into the world of petroleum engineering. There doesn’t appear to be any bias and is a solid scholarly article.
·The Alaska Marine Conservation Council addresses issues concerning offshore drilling. This site reveals the biological effects of drilling upon the ecosystem and the effects of this upon the world. This does not support the exact research topic however it does put the geological consequences into perspective as minimal in comparison to the biological impacts. It shows that the primary hazards of drilling are not geological, but rather biological.
Broadhead, Ronald F. "Petroleum Geology: An Introduction." Http://geoinfo.nmt.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. <http://geoinfo.nmt.edu/faq/energy/petroleum/Petroleum_geology_intro.pdf>.
·This is a research paper that addresses petroleum geology. It supplies very matter-of-fact information with images to depict the processes being spoken upon. It gives demonstrations and explanations as to the state of oil in the earth and the result after drilling. This article lays the groundwork for the comprehension of petroleum and it’s extraction from the earth.
"BSEE Homepage | BSEE." BSEE Homepage | BSEE. Burea of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2012. <http://www.bsee.gov/>.
·The BSEE is a tremendous contributor on the education of individuals upon environmental legislature and news. One of the primary aspects of this site that is beneficial to this question is the current regulations upon offshore drilling. This is a phenomenal site with no apparent bias that addresses many topics of drilling. It has articles upon the following topics that will prove beneficial in this research question; current regulations, newsroom, enforcement, exploration, production, and research for the future.
"Cavities Left After Oil Extraction." Cavities Left After Oil Extraction. Argonne National Library's Educational Program, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2012. <http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/env99/env99414.htm>.
·This website by Newton isn’t the typical website but rather a source to ask an educated official on scientific matters. The primary question addressed is regarding the current topic drilling and the end result of the extraction area. A “John” questioned the site as to what occurs after oil is extracted from the earth and received a response from an educated source.
"Oceana | Protecting the World's Oceans." Oceana. OCEANA, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2012. <http://oceana.org/en/our-work/climate-energy/offshore-drilling/learn-act/offshore-oil-drilling-myth-vs-fact>.
·Oceana challenges commonly held myths about offshore drilling with factual support to disprove these beliefs. It states statistics that challenge the various myths in order to inform the public. There is the possibility of bias based on the information included in this facet of their cite. This site reflects strictly one side of the offshore drilling argument. It has a rather random basis with a centralized theme of petroleum drilling offshore.
"Adventures in Energy." Adventures in Energy. American Petroleum Institute, n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2012. <http://www.adventuresinenergy.org/exploration-and-production/Extracting-Oil-and-Natural-Gas.html>.
·In this article the American Petroleum Institute addresses the methods of oil extraction used in modern day petroleum engineering. It offers up statistics regarding efficiency as well as detailed information on the processes involved in getting the oil out of the earth. It appears to be unbiased as it is simply explaining how oil is extracted from the earth in simpler terms and may prove a valuable resource in my research. The one thing that may pose a problem in the way of bias is that it was published by the American Petroleum Institute which may cause a limitation or exaggeration of factual information.
Leffler, William L., Richard Pattarozzi, and Gordon Sterling. Deepwater Petroleum Exploration & Production: A Nontechnical Guide. Tulsa, OK: PennWell, 2003. Print.
·This is an in depth book that goes into detail about the processes involved in oil drilling. It has chapters on floating oil rigs as well as the particular process of drilling on the ocean floor as well as a briefer history lesson on the world’s progression into offshore drilling. This is an unbiased article focused on providing useful information for those interested in learning more about where oil comes from and how it ends up in our gas stations.
Luthria, D. L. Oil Extraction and Analysis: Critical Issues and Comparative Studies. Champaigne, IL: AOCS, 2004. Print.
·This site was a completely useless in regard to my topic. The title was misleading and is actually in reference to seed oil as a prospective source of energy.
"Research Could Lead to Improved Oil Recovery, Better Environmental Cleanup." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 02 Aug. 2012. Web. 28 Nov.2012.<http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120802141425.htm>.
·This is a broader article by Science Daily regarding the future of oil; however it also contains portions explaining the oil extraction process in order to compare it to another possible method. There appears to be little to no bias, however there may be a hidden agenda to promote this new method of oil extraction which may cause one-sided information.
Hyne, Norman J. Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling, & Production. Tulsa, Okla: PennWell Corporation, 2012. Print.
·This book by Norman Hyne is an excellent source for this research topic. He has chapters dedicated to the ocean environment in relationship to petroleum extraction and the geology of the ocean floor, including plate tectonics, continental drift, and the earth’s interior. It doesn’t have any apparent bias and offers up scholarly information from a credible source.
Stoneley, R. Introduction to Petroleum Exploration for Non-geologists. Oxford: Oxford UP, 1995. Print.
·This is a great book for the topic, it is focused on oceanic drilling and the geological aspects of it, including earth testing, the effects, and the different types of geological structures that need to be recognized and understood in petroleum extraction.
Vlahos, James. "The Big Play." Popular Mechanics June 2012: 62-71. Web.
·This magazine article articulates the current situation of petroleum extraction. It offers up insider information from those who are doing it firsthand, which offers a new perspective into the world of petroleum engineering. There doesn’t appear to be any bias and is a solid scholarly article.