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Research Paper
This term we have focused on a variety of ecological issues. The purpose of this research paper is for you to gather extensive research and perform a “deep dive” into a specific topic related to Rhode Island or your home state. You can write about invasive species in RI, water pollution, land pollution, recycling, etc. Also, how are you going to convince the state’s residents to change, i.e. “The Tragedy of the Commons”.
You must include the following:
· Proof that there is a problem
· Provide a solution
· How will you convince the population to implement your solution?
Whatever you decide to research you must include a minimum of 5 sources to support your claims/inform your audience of the subject. The sources should be no more than 5 years old unless you are using a source for comparative purposes (for example, showing that in 1990 fewer people recycled, etc.)
5 page minimum - MLA format, 12-point font, double-spaced, works cited.
The EPA website is a good place to start: https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics/location-specific-environmental-information
Research Paper
This term we have focused on a variety of ecological issues. The purpose of this research paper is for you to gather extensive research and perform a “deep dive” into a specific topic related to Rhode Island or your home state. You can write about invasive species in RI, water pollution, land pollution, recycling, etc. Also, how are you going to convince the state’s residents to change, i.e. “The Tragedy of the Commons”.
You must include the following:
· Proof that there is a problem
· Provide a solution
· How will you convince the population to implement your solution?
Whatever you decide to research you must include a minimum of 5 sources to support your claims/inform your audience of the subject. The sources should be no more than 5 years old unless you are using a source for comparative purposes (for example, showing that in 1990 fewer people recycled, etc.)
5 page minimum - MLA format, 12-point font, double-spaced, works cited.
The EPA website is a good place to start: https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics/location-specific-environmental-information
- GreenFILE (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
- Scholarly, government and general-interest content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more
- If full-text is not available, click link to Check for Full Text (Providence) to connect to Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request form
- Statista This link opens in a new window
- Statstics, reports, and visual data for a range of topics, countries, industries, trending topics, and more
- NOTE: Click through any security warnings & pop-up blockers that may appear
- Expert tools options are unavailable
- Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
- A great place to start for most topics
- Mostly full-text articles from scholarly peer-reviewed journals, trade journals, popular magazines, and newspapers
- If full-text is not available, click link to Check for Full Text (Providence) to connect to Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request form
- Newspapers: US Major Dailies This link opens in a new window
- Search or browse articles in several major US newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal.
- Useful for understanding current events, finding company and biographical information, and obtaining general information on a topic
The JWU library has two style guides:
However, if you need more in depth guidance on formatting go to the Purdue OWL.
Need to talk to someone and seek guidance in real time?
- If you are an online student, you can go to the online writing center for information about how to contact a writing coach.
- If you are a PVD campus student you can schedule an appointment with the writing coach through uSucceed.
The Academic Success Center is open for in-person and remote appointments by zoom.
Whether you're just getting started or need final editing advice, writing tutors are kind and trained to help you at any stage of the writing process. Visit the Academic Success Center website for more information.
Top Tips for Working with the Academic Success Center:
- Book an appointment by phone: 401-598-1485
- Book an appointment online via USucceed: In jwulink, under Tools,.click Academics tab, Usucceed- Look for "My Success Network" Academic Success Network
- Visit us live on the first floor of the Yena Center
For 24/7 free online revision feedback, submit your paper to Smarthinking. Look for the link in jwuLink, under the Academics tab, under Academic Support Services.
