Research Paper on "Greenbelts in Texas"

Quoted Instructions for "Greenbelts in Texas" Assignment:

Compose a 5-page (4 pages for text, 1 page for literature cited), typed (Times New Roman, double spaced, 12 pt font, 1 in margins) 'research paper' on your debate topic being sure to include 3 peer-reviewed references. Be sure to discuss your group’s topic at length, addressing the background and both sides of the argument. Then, using your peer-reviewed references, provide a compelling argument as to why your side of the debate should be the ‘right’ one. For citations, follow the below examples:

Example Citation: Author(s) [Small Caps]†. Year. Title. Journal Title. Volume(Issue Number*):Page Numbers. *Some journals do not have issue numbers, if so, leave this blank †For journals with > 8 authors, list the first author and then use the Latin abbreviation et al. = et (“and”) and alii (“others”).

THOMMASEN, H. V., M. J. THOMSON, G. G. SHULTER, AND L. T. KIRBY. 1989. Development of DNA fingerprints for use in wildlife forensic science. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 17(3):321-326.

Example Early View Article Citation:

NUSSBERGER, B., M. P. GREMINGER, C. GROSSEN, L. F. KELLER, AND P. WANDELER. 2013. Development of SNP markers identifying European wildcats, domestic cats, and their admixed progeny. Molecular Ecology Resources. doi: 10.1111/1755-0998.12075.

Example Open Access Article/Journal Citation:

YAN, D., J. Y. LUO, Y. M. HAN, C. PENG, X. P. DONG, S. L. CHEN, L. G. SUN, AND X. XIAO. 2013. Forensic DNA barcoding and bio-response studies of animal horn products used in traditional medicine. PLoS ONE. 8(2):e55854.

1. Introduction a. The purpose of the paper is discussed and the scope that the paper would cover, which is the city regions only. b. The overriding theme of the greenbelt policy around the cities as applies to entire world is discussed. 2. Advantages of green belts around cities a. The provision of cleaner air as facilitated by the trees is discussed. b. The facilitation of the access to cleaner water around the city and regular rain is outlined. c. The ability to protect the natural environment is also expounded on and the problems that neglect of natural environment can lead to also well discussed. d. The relationship between the greenbelts and the wildlife conservation in light of the wildlife-human conduct also highlighted. e. Rural life and the danger it is exposed to is also highlighted in the final section hence the need to conserve and erect the greenbelts. 3. Conclusion