Research literature from scientific articles

    In scientific writing, researchers interpret and draw conclusions based on the research literature from scientific articles. The advantage of this literature is that it is rather objective, unbiased, and in many cases, provides directions for practical applications. For this assignment you are asked to write a 5-page research paper based on scientific literature. Specifically, you will synthesize research from the scientific literature, and draw conclusions based on your research. This assignment provides an opportunity for you to explore an area of interest in Earth Science in greater depth than time allows in our course. Please use the resources available at our library. Information on College level research papers can be found here: https://researchguides.fsw.edu/researchtutorialguide Your job is to help create a deeper understanding of something most people engage uncritically. Your reader should understand what topic is being examined. Your research should be supported with a minimum of 5 scholarly (peer-reviewed) sources Chose a subject that you will be excited about, maybe something that you are familiar with yet would like to know more about. For example, if you are interested in space an example topic could be the possibility of human colonization of mars, or perhaps feasibility of mining asteroids. This is a research project so you are required to analyze a topic and develop a thesis statement which clearly presents your position based on the research conducted. There are several steps in the research production process, all of which must be completed for full credit. The component parts are the Proposal, Predicted Work Cited Page, Outline, Peer Review of Rough Draft, and Final Draft. While these writing assignments together​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​represent a large portion of your grade, each step is an opportunity to address your strengths and weaknesses and help you complete this assignment on time. Evaluating sources: Researchers need to be concerned about the sources they use as evidence. Some material you find might be based on incorrect or outdated information, or on poor logic. You should use evaluated books, scholarly journals, academic articles, etc. Be very careful about evaluating an Internet source. Is the author you are reading an established voice in the field? For example, are you citing an established astronomy journal to prove your point about asteroid mining or are you citing a source that has recently been on the bestseller list? Is the publisher reputable? How current is the material (if applicable)? Can you hold the author accountable for the information dispersed? Peer reviewed website https://guides.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/c.php?g=288333&p=1922599 Grading: You will be graded on adherence to APA formatting mechanics (such as spelling, punctuation, correct quotations, grammar), clear and concise writing, legitimacy of sources, use of research, depth of analysis, and ability to make your topic important under the theme of the class, Earth Science Expectations Appropriate Use of Critical Perspective and Analysis: (methodology) Choose an appropriate topic, Make an appropriate, thorough, and convincing argument. Research Sources are appropriate to: the topic, sufficient in number, and used to properly situate the topic within a larger body of scholarly work. Organization Well organized at the paper, paragraph, and sentence level Details/ Evidence: Provides enough details and evidence to fully support analysis Format, Mechanics, Grammar: Properly formatted (APA)and virtually error fre​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​e