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Picking up strong environmental topics for your research paper

If you need help picking up strong environmental topics for your research paper then review the options below and see if anything stands out. Look specifically for something that is on interest to you.

When you are writing an environmental research paper your paper should include the:

Title page
Abstract
Introduction
Literature review (if applicable)
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Appendix (if applicable)

After you have your draft completed it is time to ensure it meets the style guide assigned to you. Each course may use a different format but the most common include:

APA
MLA
Or Harvard

If you are unsure of which one you should use just contact your professor.

Environmental issues are now considered an integral component for education. Thankfully there are multiple areas that can be studied and even more topics available.

Recycling

This is a relevant environmental topic that can be approached in multiple ways. Students can write about whether recycling programs should be mandatory in states or businesses. Students can address the pros and the cons to different recycling programs. Students can compare the programs and efforts in different cities against those that have no program. The topic might also focus on the process used to recycle various materials or the process of compost.

Oil and Renewable Energy

There is a popular political and social debate about the reliability and usability of renewable energy sources compared to oil. Students can of course use this as a topic. Students can write about the development of the renewable energy platform or the development of different oil resources. Students can write about how important alternative energy sources are for the environment. They can focus on the pros and cons for certain renewable energy sources. Students can also write about the consequences environmentally speaking of oil resources.

Pesticides

Pesticides are often used to prevent pests and insects from eating crops. But they can be harmful for the environment as well as for humans or animals who consume them. Students can write about the way that fruits and vegetables are washed to remove the pesticides or what effect the pesticides have on crops. They can analyze how effective the process of pesticide removal is and how much remains on the food we eat. Students might also write a paper on alternatives to pesticides and whether they are effective.