Write a term research paper about the physical geography of some region of Australia. The length of the paper should be around substantive words. The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. It excludes the cover page, abstract, contents page, reference page and appendices. It includes in-text references and direct quotations.
The paper should conform to the general style for research papers as is illustrated in the ‘model paper’ – The Physical Geography of Cape York Peninsula, Queensland.
The Guide to Term Papers gives you details on what to do for this assignment and how to get started on it. We won`t repeat it at here, but you should take care to read that material.
The ‘model paper’ and its associated commentary gives further examples of how to write your paper in the appropriate style. In doing Assignment 1, you should have selected a region that you might have chosen for the term paper assignment, and identified a number of sources that might be useful for the term paper.
You need to describe region’s patterns, and if possible, interpret the processes that made them that way, the 5 elements of the physical geography of your region:
In your paper, you should collect relevant information and demonstrate that you not only understand the geography of each of the element but also the interrelation among them in the region.
The best papers will not only describe what`s in their region with regards to these elements, but also will explain why these are the way they are, addressing the processes that have made them that way.
Try to keep your `content` to focus on the physical geography of your region, and avoid more generalised information that may not help to describe or explain why your region is the way that it is. Illustrate your paper with maps, diagrams, photos, and other visuals (e.g., tables, charts). Cite your sources for these. `Copy-and-paste` from other sources is fine: just be sure to cite the sources in-text in the Harvard style and to give the full reference for each in the work-cited bibliography
The region of study
Making a good choice yourself is part of the assignment.
Generally, if you can find a number of good sources (at least 6, preferably 10 or more) to use – and to cite – in writing your term papers, then you have made an appropriate choice and can proceed with that region in some confidence that you should be able to do a good job on this assignment. Of course, you can always contact the Course Coordinator to discuss your assignment; just don`t expect him to pick your topic for you! There`s no practical limit to the number of areas that might be chosen. You can define your own region as you like.
The general advice is to choose larger areas rather than smaller ones. In this way you can use small-scale maps (ones that show large areas, such as all of Australia on an A-4 sized sheet), and still find information about your area. Very small areas (there are some exceptions, such as for Fraser Island and the Daintree), should be avoided as it is harder to get information about small areas.
You have a very substantial range of regions to choose from for this assignment: pick a region that seems interesting to you.
Many previous students chose to study the physical geography of Great Barrier Reef region. I won’t generally recommend because some elements of physical geography of the region, e.g soils are not easy to be discussed. After you make preliminary choices, you should start to find relevant information in the region. Start your search from Google, Wikipedia and library sources.
If you can find some sources – especially good library sources, such as books, atlases, Australian encyclopaedias, quality websites (e.g., Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Geoscience Australia, Environment Australia) or journal articles, that can inform you about studying that area.
If you are having trouble finding enough good sources, consult with a Librarian for assistance. Alternatively, try another region. However, do not expect to be able to find a single book that will tell you everything that you need to know about your area. Indeed, you may be lucky to find a book that is focussed on your region at all.
As mentioned before, the larger regions are more likely to have a greater range of sources available, and that basic print sources, such as general books on the physical geography of Australia (and others on its geology, weather and climate, landforms, soils, and flora and fauna) are more likely to be readily available to you.
Some of the websites that I can recommend to you include:
What your Term paper should look like?
1) Title page. This paper should include a descriptive title and information of student name, student no. unit code, name of unit coordinator, word count, due date etc.
2) Introduction should give it a heading and include the 3 (or 4) components of an introduction that are explained and illustrated in the Guide to Term Papers.
3) Define your area of study –may reword it from your research proposal. I would expect to see a map here
4) Main bodies
A. Geology
B. Climate
C. Geomorphology
D. Soils
E. Biogeography
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