Assignment 2: The Prospectus

Running Head: RESEARCH PAPER PROPOSAL

RESEARCH PAPER PROPOSAL 5

Research Paper proposal

Charlotte D. Horton

Professor Carol Myslinski

Composition II

April 22, 2014

Thesis

What are the effects of environmental pollution and the current or future prevention and control measures in developing countries?

Please review the lecture notes and materials. A thesis cannot take the form of a thesis. The thesis must be stated in one clear, concise sentence.

Take a stand on an environmental topic.

Example:

Industrialization is largely responsible for global warming.

Explanation

List three reasons to support your thesis. You may use some of the points you have listed.

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Nowadays, environmental pollution has become more rampant, especially in developing countries. This can be attributed to the fact that the existing environmental pollution prevention and control measures are not effective enough, and in some occasions some are yet to be implemented. Also, the effects of environmental pollution are on the rise; it’s more than just a health issue. The research paper will seek to analyze how environmental pollution has impacted on human health and the environment. It will also cover the current or future pollution prevention and control measures that can be adopted by the developing countries during the current period of rapid economic growth.

Sub-Points

Key sub-points in the research paper will include:

(i) Forms of environmental pollution; sources of environmental pollution will be described briefly.

(ii) Effects of environmental pollution on human health and the environment.

(iii) Current or future pollution prevention and control measures in developing countries.

· Practices

· Pollution control devices

· Pollution prevention and control technologies

Possible Objections

Opponents of various initiatives for environmental pollution control and prevention think that industrial wastes and other pollutants are an indication of economic growth. They believe that pollution prevention and control is a costly venture, and it’s for this reason some have not adopted proposed current measures; others have not made any plans regarding to the possible future pollution prevention strategies. The prevailing emphasis at the time on economic growth and profits in developing countries at the expense of public health is another possible objection to the current or future prevention and control measures in developing countries by politicians.

Some argue that global warming is a natural process.

Response to Objections

However . . . .

Prevention and control of environmental pollution is more profitable to businesses compared to the funding that will be required to deal with its effects. Continuous modernization of pollution control devices is important, regardless of the costs involved. This is actually the true indication of economic growth that the key stakeholders should learn to consider as true because the quality of the environment matters a lot. Although it’s indeed very difficult to change the existing situation in developing countries, the governments of the concerned countries should take the initiative of enacting and enforcing the most appropriate environmental protection laws. This will help address the problem of overemphasis on profits by various stakeholders in their economies. Politicians must be held responsible for their actions. Comment by Jim & Carol: Unless part of a quote do not use contractions.

Keep in mind that you must document source information in-text and on the references page.

References

Anwar, W. A. (2009). Environmental health in Egypt. International Journal Of Hygiene & Environmental Health, 206(4/5), 339-350. doi:10.1078/1438-4639-00230

Ezzati, M., & Kammen, D. M. (2012). The Health Impacts of Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution from Solid Fuels in Developing Countries: Knowledge, Gaps, and Data Needs. Environmental Health Perspectives, 110(11), 1057.

Khator, R. (2013). Environment As A Political Issue In Developing Countries: A Study Of Environmental Pollution In India–A Viewpoint. International Journal Of Environmental Studies, 23(2), 105.

Liaquat, A. M., Kalam, M. A., Masjuki, H. H., & Jayed, M. H. (2010). Potential emissions reduction in road transport sector using biofuel in developing countries. Atmospheric Environment, 44(32), 3869-3877. doi:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2010.07.003

Spilker, G. (2012). Helpful Organizations: Membership in Inter-Governmental Organizations and Environmental Quality in Developing Countries. British Journal Of Political Science, 42(2), 345-370. doi:10.1017/S0007123411000329