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SCI 275 Environmental Science

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Amanda Myatt

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Begin your paper here. Double space the entire document. Be sure to indent the first line of each paragraph between five and seven spaces. Happy writing! This is where you would include your introductory paragraph. The introduction provides an opportunity to capture the reader's attention with a “hook.” It also indicates what the paper will be about and how you will approach the topic. Refer to the 5-paragraph tutorial from Writing Wizards in the Tutorials & Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence for more information about writing introductions.

Conservation versus Preservation Define conservation and preservation. How are they different? How are they similar?

Conservation or Preservation Which side are you inclined to? Why? Use specific examples from your resources (Bridger Teton, Hetch Hetchy, etc) to defend your position. Make sure to include in-text citations when appropriate.

Project/Technology Research a project or new technology that has been used to protect a natural landscape. Describe how this is either conservation or preservation and how it fits into your viewpoint. You could also include the western worldview or deep ecology view.

Political, Societal, and Economic Aspects How is the government involved in the project/technology mentioned above? Societal support is important for a project/technology to be successful, what are some ways that you can create a “buy in” from them? Does the above mentioned project/technology need economic support or how does it affect the economy?

Conclusion The conclusion is a final paragraph much like the closing argument in a jury trial, containing information from earlier paragraphs, combining the previous “proof” into a firm decision by the jury