World Regional Geography – Research Paper Guidelines

De Anza – Peña

 

Topic:

Choose any culturally significant world destination to research. Create a 3-day trip itinerary visiting sites, trying the local cuisine, and learning about the culture within that region. Describe the physical geography of the locations (mountains, rivers, ocean, etc.)

(Example: In Bangkok, Thailand you can visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the Grand Palace, and cruise on the Chao Phraya River, get a Thai massage, visit the floating market, take a class at a cooking school to learn how to make ‘pad thai’, etc.)

 

Grading:

Total possible points: 50

 

Grading Rubric:

Text: 35 points

Map: 5 points

Photo: 5 points

References: 5 points  

=50 points possible

 

Text:

The body of the paper must be 3 full pages of writing (double-spaced) plus a map, photo, and references.

 

Spelling and grammar count for part of the grade. You should have a logical introductory paragraph and conclusion paragraph.

I recommend having someone you know review your paper for you before you submit it.

Do not copy whole sentences or paragraphs from the web… the paper will automatically be checked for plagiarism through turnitin.com in Canvas. Instead, read your source material, take notes, and then write the paper in your own words.

 

Map:

You must include a thematic map related to your topic. A thematic map will show the topic you are researching and where it is located within the country you choose.  The map will most likely be found on one of the websites you used for research or you can do a Google Images search for one.

For example, if you are writing about Tikal National Park in Guatemala, find a map that shows where the site is located. Do not provide a general/political map of the country. Instead, use Google Images or some other way to find a map that illustrates your specific site.

 

 

Photo:

Include a photo of something mentioned within your paper. Be sure to include photo credits (who took it, where you found it, etc.) Cite the source and date retrieved just below the photo.

Example:

World Regional Geography – Research Paper Guidelines

De Anza – Peña

 

Topic:

Choose any culturally significant world destination to research. Create a 3-day trip itinerary visiting sites, trying the local cuisine, and learning about the culture within that region. Describe the physical geography of the locations (mountains, rivers, ocean, etc.)

(Example: In Bangkok, Thailand you can visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the Grand Palace, and cruise on the Chao Phraya River, get a Thai massage, visit the floating market, take a class at a cooking school to learn how to make ‘pad thai’, etc.)

 

Grading:

Total possible points: 50

 

Grading Rubric:

Text: 35 points

Map: 5 points

Photo: 5 points

References: 5 points  

=50 points possible

 

Text:

The body of the paper must be 3 full pages of writing (double-spaced) plus a map, photo, and references.

 

Spelling and grammar count for part of the grade. You should have a logical introductory paragraph and conclusion paragraph.

I recommend having someone you know review your paper for you before you submit it.

Do not copy whole sentences or paragraphs from the web… the paper will automatically be checked for plagiarism through turnitin.com in Canvas. Instead, read your source material, take notes, and then write the paper in your own words.

 

Map:

You must include a thematic map related to your topic. A thematic map will show the topic you are researching and where it is located within the country you choose.  The map will most likely be found on one of the websites you used for research or you can do a Google Images search for one.

For example, if you are writing about Tikal National Park in Guatemala, find a map that shows where the site is located. Do not provide a general/political map of the country. Instead, use Google Images or some other way to find a map that illustrates your specific site.

 

 

Photo:

Include a photo of something mentioned within your paper. Be sure to include photo credits (who took it, where you found it, etc.) Cite the source and date retrieved just below the photo.

Example: