Research Paper on "Batteries and the Environment"

Quoted Instructions for "Batteries and the Environment" Assignment:

General Topic: Impact of Batteries on the Environment. (Emphasize on its impact on Health)

1. Abstract or summary or executive summary (maximum 250 words, minimum 150 words). 2. Prepare the overall structure of the report which includes: - The goal or objective of the paper. - The table of contents: it contains the names of the sections and subdivisions of report as they are written into the report and page number. - List of tables with page number. - List of figures or diagrams with page number. - List of Symbols or Glossary.

3. Find good sources (4 resources at least)

You should use a variety of sources including websites, books, academic or professional journals, and interviews with experts. Wikipedia is not accepted in the academic papers BUT you can use the linked sources material in the Wikipedia articles.

4. Introduction

The introduction should answer the following questions:-

• The subject and its background. • Problem Statement or Research Questions and the Hypothesis. • Objective of the report or of the study. • Expected outcome of the study / Significance of the study. • Limitations of the study. • A brief explanation of the method of the study (the study of the theory, process, marketing, using the computer...) • The following sections in the report. Introduction must be suitable for the size of the report; for example, the length of introduction should not exceed 3% of the length of the report. Reports consisting of more than 10 pages, the introduction could be one or two, and reports of four pages are mainly half page.

5. The body of the report

This is the largest part of the report, which usually consists of several sections. It explains the problem of the report or topic in detail and shows the literature review on the subject, the method to solve the problem, the results and analysis. This section vary depending on the nature of the research or report:

• Scientific research includes: -Theoretical background and previous research. - The method of the study which includes sources of data collection, tool (Instrument) for data gathering and validity and reliability of instrument. - Results. - Analysis or discussion.

• Report that explains how to solve a problem or improve something includes: - Explanation the problem in detail - Steps will be followed to solve and improve the solution. - The results of these steps and their meanings.

• Work report that propose changing the process includes: - Explanation the current situation. - Explanation the situation proposed. - Explanation the expected results. - Compare the situation proposed to the current situation.

• Report of feasibility studies includes: - Explanation of the project. - Explanation the information available on the market, competitors and customer needs and alternative products. - Explanation the different costs and projected sales. - Economic analyzes.

6. Conclusion and Recommendation A brief summary of the topic, and the results, also the recommendations and proposals that you would like to draw attention to it.

7. Acknowledgements (if appropriate) : This is a short paragraph thanking any person or organization which gave you help in collecting data or preparing the report.

8. References The references should follow the “APA” American Psychology Association Guideline and instruction to the typing style of the report

- Font style should be Times New Roman. - Font Size : 12 - Titles: 16 (Bold) - Sub-title: 14 (Bold ) - Margins • Top: 3 centimeter • Bottom: 2 centimeter • Left: 4 centimeter • Right: 2 centimeter • Space between Lines : 1.5 - No copy paste is allowed. only 10% is acceptable, use your own words . - Minimum 7 pages without cover page and references. - Different references at least 5 ( books, journals, websites, ….) - Meet the deadline