Planning Your Research - ENGL 102 - Climate Change and Industrial Sustainability

Librarian Research Presentation

Break down a large research assignment into more manageable mini-research projects. Using Dr. Lee's proposed outline sections is a great idea!
- An Introduction to Climate Change
- An Assessment of Current Efforts in My Industry
- Benefits of Change in My Industry
- Counterarguments to Change in My Industry
- Recommendations
Write down notes, questions, ideas, or modifications to your research as you go.
Stay organized by emailing yourself all the sources you want to use as you research.

US Global Change Research Program
Access to select resources generated or sponsored by the U.S. Government and other authoritative scientific bodies on global change, including climate change.

Does climate change affect my industry directly (eg. farming) or indirectly (eg. education)?
Think about changes over time. How will climate change look:
- in 5 years?
- in 10 years?
- in 20 years?

Environment Complete This link opens in a new window
Environment Complete offers deep coverage in applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, renewable energy sources, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, and more.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Summaries of job duties, work environment, education requirements, median pay, job outlook, state and area data

Statista This link opens in a new window
Access to business statistics, industry reports, dossiers, and market forecasts.

Try looking in a specific database for your industry.
Your industry may share similar concerns with other industries. Search for the problems themselves and look at possible solutions other industries have come up with to solve the problems. Could they be applied to you?