TOPIC PROPOSAL RESEARCH PROTOCOL

TOPIC: - _Enviorment____________________________
SUB TOPICS: _Global Warming_______________________________________
_Alternative Energy_______________________________________
_Pollution_______________________________________
_Air and climate change_______________________________________

ARTICLE #1 - :
MUST COPY AND PASTE FULL URL TO ARTICLE HERE:
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/alternativeenergysources.php
Title/Author/Publisher/Date:
What are Alternative Energy Sources?/Rinkesh/Conserveenergyfuture.com/2009

What is the thesis statement of the article?

Alternative energy encompasses all those things that do not consume fossil fuel

What problems does the author identify?

We highly rely on fossil fuel

What solutions does the author identify?

Switching to, solar energy, biomass energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydroelectric energy, ocean
energy, hydrogen energy

ARTICLE #2 -
MUST COPY AND PASTE FULL URL TO ARTICLE HERE:
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/global-warming-101
Title/Author/Publisher/Date:
Global Warming 101/Amanda MacMillan/NRDC/March 11,2016

What is the thesis statement of the article?

Average U.S. temperatures could increase by up to 10 degrees fahrenheit over the next century
What problems does the author identify?
pollution
Melting glaciers
Rising sea levels
New pests
Disruption of habitats
Allergies, asthma, and infectious diseases

What solutions does the author identify?

Reduce carbon pollution
Pledged 3 billion to Green Climate fund
Reduce carbon footprint
Look for smart cars
Take public transportation or carpool

Provide five open-ended follow-up questions for further research/investigation. Your questions will drive your
journey through your Capstone Project. Think about what you will need to discover - (what/how/when/why?)
Be prepared to share.

PROBLEM STATEMENT: __Ways to help prevent global warming

________________________________________________________________.

1.What was can we prevent global warming

2.What are the causes of global warming

3.What types of clean energy are there?

4.How to reduce carbon output

5.What are the problems of global warming?

What steps would you take to change or plan a course of action to take a step to correct this problem locally,
ie., service, mentoring, surveys, expert panel, interviews, innovative creation, How will you get your questions
answered?

1.Create more clean energy

2.Interview how the president feel on this topic

3.Offer my services in preventing CO2 emissions

4.Teach younger generations about this topic

5.Give a survey about helping global warming

6. Ask what motor companies are going green

7.Find out who are helping this cause

8.Raise funds to stopping Global Warming

 BACKGROUND RESEARCH PROTOCOL

TOPIC: - Animal Abuse_____________________________

SUB TOPICS: Puppy mills________________________________________
Neglect________________________________________
Animals used as entertainment________________________________________
Dog fighting________________________________________

ARTICLE #1 - :
MUST COPY AND PASTE FULL URL TO ARTICLE HERE:
http://www.nathanwinograd.com/pet-overpopulation-puppy-mills-and-lessons-from-proposition-b/
Title/Author/Publisher/Date:
Pet Overpopulation, Puppy Mills, and Lessons from Proposition B/Nathan J Winograd/nathanjwinograd/2017

What is the thesis statement of the article?

Pet overpopulation is a myth, but Puppy mills and neglect aren’t

What problems does the author identify?

Puppy mills fuel inbreeding, provide minimal veterinary care, lack of food and shelter, lack of human
socialization, overcrowded cages, neglect, abuse and killing of non profitable animals

What solutions does the author identify?

Animal protection movement is focused on stopping shelter abuse/killing, and prevent harm to animals

ARTICLE #2 -
MUST COPY AND PASTE FULL URL TO ARTICLE HERE:https://www.aspca.org/animal-cruelty/dog-
fighting/closer-look-dog-fighting
Title/Author/Publisher/Date:
A Closer Look at Dog Figthing/ASPCA/aspca.com/2017

What is the thesis statement of the article?

Dog fighting is still around and was around since 1750s
What problems does the author identify?
Both animals may suffer injuries, including puncture wounds, lacerations, blood loss, crushing injuries and
broken bones.

What solutions does the author identify?

As of 2008, dog fighting is a felony in all 50 states and in the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the
U.S. Virgin Islands. In most states, the possession of dogs for the purpose of fighting is also a felony offense.
Being a spectator at a dogfight is also illegal in all states

Provide five open-ended follow-up questions for further research/investigation. Your questions will drive your
journey through your Capstone Project. Think about what you will need to discover - (what/how/when/why?)
Be prepared to share.

PROBLEM STATEMENT: _How to stop animal

abuse_________________________________________________________________.

1.Who is preventing this?

2.What is the history of dogfights and puppy mills

3.When did the first dog fight begin?

4.Why did dog fighting begin

5.How did puppy mills begin?

What steps would you take to change or plan a course of action to take a step to correct this problem locally,
ie., service, mentoring, surveys, expert panel, interviews, innovative creation, How will you get your questions
answered?

1.Take a survey to see if puppy mills should go

2.Interview pet owners

3.Create a group to stop animal abuse

4.Serve in animal shelters

5.Expose the truth about animal entertainment

6.Take a panel of animal trainers

7.Interview shelter workers

8. Feed stray animals

 BACKGROUND RESEARCH PROTOCOL

TOPIC: - Abortion_____________________________
SUB TOPICS: Mother’s Safety________________________________________
Child Disability________________________________________
Lost of 50 million lives________________________________________
Economic Impact________________________________________

ARTICLE #1 - :
MUST COPY AND PASTE FULL URL TO ARTICLE HERE:
http://wrtl.org/abortion/hot-topics-on-abortions/
Title/Author/Publisher/Date:
Hot Topics on Abortion/Wisconsin The right to Life/wrtl.org/October 22,2017

What is the thesis statement of the article?

Protecting the weak form the strong is one of the most important things in a family

What problems does the author identify?

Rape, incest, mother’s safety,Disabilities, and the economic impact of abortion

What solutions does the author identify?

Keeping and protecting the child even though it has disabilities. Only use it, if the mother is going to die

ARTICLE #2 -
MUST COPY AND PASTE FULL URL TO ARTICLE
HERE:http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/abortion-impacts-economy/2015/04/16/id/638995/
Title/Author/Publisher/Date:
Abortion: 6 impacts on Economy/Jerry Shaw/newsmax.com/

What is the thesis statement of the article?

Although people might debate the legal or moral aspects of abortion, there is also the economic impact to
consider.
What problems does the author identify?
Declining birth rate, more stress on the young. 50 million lost to abortion.

What solutions does the author identify?

Children before ban in romania has better education and schooling. More jobs still available.

Provide five open-ended follow-up questions for further research/investigation. Your questions will drive your
journey through your Capstone Project. Think about what you will need to discover - (what/how/when/why?)
Be prepared to share.

PROBLEM STATEMENT:Abortion should not be legal

___________________________________________________________________.

1.Why is the child not wanted?

2.What are the reasons why a child is aborted?

3.How does the parent(s) feel about abortion

4.When did abortion became legal?

5.How is abortion affecting the economy?

What steps would you take to change or plan a course of action to take a step to correct this problem locally,
ie., service, mentoring, surveys, expert panel, interviews, innovative creation, How will you get your questions
answered?

1.Survey- Should abortion be legal?

2.Day care service

3.Ask those in power about the topic of abortion

4.Help create new morals about abortion

5.Teaching others about the negative effects of abortion

6.Creating a panel about preventing abortion

7.Group session about whether or not to keep a child

8.New ways of preventing unwanted children