LRAM Section:

Paper Assignment

Each student will write a paper that is connected to one of the issues or topics that was discussed in the LRAM Section of LRES 110. It does not need to be the same topic that you chose in the earlier assignment. The paper will not exceed 2 pages of double spaced text text (12pt) not including tables, graphs or references. The paper will be evaluated on the basis of professional presentation, i.e. organization, clarity, effectiveness.  If you copy information from any source including the web, you need to put it in a different font and cite the source.  Plagiarism is unacceptable!

The paper should follow the outline below:

• Title:
• Introduction: (identify problem, issue or need)
• Methods: 

• Kind(s) of information to be gathered

• Identify dependent and independent variables

•  Results expected:

        Show example(s) of how possible results would be presented:  (e.g. tables, graphs, pictures)

• References

Provide at least 2 scientific citations, indicate in the text and list full reference at the end of the paper in scientific format. (see examples in any scientific journal)

        Examples of citations:

Heck, W. W., C.L. Cambell and G.R. Hess. 1991. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program Agroecosystem Monitoring and Research Strategy. EPA/ 600/4-91/013 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. 160 pp.

Hoffman, C. A., C. R. Carroll. 1995. Can we sustain the biological basis of agriculture. Annual Review of Ecological Systematics 26, 69-92.

Jensen, M. E., W. J. Hann and R.  Keane. 1992. Ecosystem Inventory and Analysis Guide, Draft. U.S. Forest Service, Region One, Missoula, MT. 511 pp.

Karr, J. R. 1993. Measuring biological integrity: lessons from streams. In: Woodley, S., Kay, J., and Francis, G. (eds) Ecological Integrity and the Management of Ecosystems. pp.83-104. St. Lucia Press, Ottawa.

The Food Alliance. 1998. TFA-Approved Farms. [Online]. Available: http://www.thefoodalliance.org/farms.html.