Format and Content of Paper:
Title (First whole page of paper)
Abstract (Separate page)
Body of Paper: Clearly mark each part of the body of your paper with the following four section headings. Watch the page requirements carefully as you will be graded on them.
I. Introduction and Thesis Questions/Statement
Introduce your topic and explain its relevance to how our environmental problems are social problems. Summarize the significance of this topic for others (e.g., the reader, groups, society). Describe the research questions that will guide your inquiry or the thesis statement that you will explore.
II. Analysis Using Concepts/Theories
Clearly and significantly apply at least five concepts/theories from our text to your research topic. While this sounds like what you did in Assignment One, this is no longer an exploration of how these might apply. Rather, these applications should be strong and well-supported in the final draft.
III. Application of Research
Clearly and significantly apply findings from at least 5 meaningful, up-to-date resources, 3 of which are from reputable academic journals. Your research in Assignment Two should help you with this, but remember that the final paper will include a full discussion of applications that help to answer your research questions or explore your thesis statement. DO NOT simply piece together annotations. Create a meaningful report that brings all of these ideas together.
IV. Summary and Conclusions
Integrate your conceptual analysis and your research applications. What do your findings and conclusions mean for our society and environment? Explain what you learned during this research process. What recommendations if any do you have?
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