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How is my project 'Geographical'?

UW Geography Library link and the Research Workshop Tomorrow

CLICK TO GO TO GEOG 315 GEOGRAPHY LIBRARY WEBSITE

Sample NSF Geography Dissertation Proposal

Greetings everyone! I just want to share a sample dissertation proposal funded by the National Science Foundation just to give you an idea of the kind of work you are doing for this class. But take note that the format of this proposal is different from what is expected from you. I will share more details later this week.

Introduction to Geography Readings

Below is the link to the Geography readings we covered during our first and second week class lectures.

General Assignment Notes, etc.

ASSIGNMENT POINTERS

o Assignments should be typed, double spaced, 12-point font, with 1” margins. You must use proper grammar and style. Consult the Writing Center if you need assistance with basic writing issues.

o You must include the previous version/draft when handing in the new one.

o They are due at the start of class.

o We will not accept any late assignments without documentation of illness or bereavement.

o Plagiarized work will receive a "0". Don't do it.

o Failure to turn in any iteration of your proposal will result in a 0, and will make the next draft much more difficult and time-intensive.

o We will not accept assignments electronically.

o We will not accept assignments done for another class.

o Once you decide on a topic, after your preliminary statement, you cannot change topics. No exceptions!

o No incompletes or "X" grades are given in this course.

NOTES ON GRAMMAR AND STYLE

The Reference system preferred in this course (Harvard style) uses within the text, the name of the author, the date of publication and, following quoted material, the page reference, as a key to the full bibliographic details set out in the list of references- e.g. Harvey (1997: 23-9); (Jackson 1988: 56); (Cook and Crang 1998; Dear et al. 1977; Smith 1983) - et al. to be used when there are three or more authors. Two or more works by one author in the same year should be distinguished by using 1980a, 1980b, etc. Entries in your reference list should be alphabetical, single-spaced, with a blank line separating each entry. Notes and References. Footnotes or endnotes (choose only one format) should be used to explicate tangents. Indicate them with superscript numbers, and provide the note text as a list at the end of the article before the references.

OTHER STYLE POINTS

Figures & Tables: Figures and tables must be large enough to be clearly readable. They can either be in black and white or color. They must be titled and numbered (separate numbering for tables and figures). They should be referred to explicitly in the text by their number. You cannot use copyrighted material without permission (i.e. no photocopying other people’s tables or maps). That is plagiarism. Quotations: Use double quotation marks for quoted material within the text; single quotation marks for quotes within quotes. Quotes longer than 3 lines should be single spaced. Direct quotes must have the page number in the citation eg: (Brown, 1997, p.32).

Numerals: In general spell out numbers under 100; but use numerals for measurements (e.g. 12km) and ages (e.g. 10 years old). Insert a comma for thousands and tens of thousands (e.g. 1,000 and 20,000). Use the percentage sign only in figures and tables; spell out ‘per cent’ in the text using a numeral for the number (e.g. 84 per cent). All pages of an assignment must be numbered. Specify the currency where appropriate ($100 USD).

You and Geography

To help you think through your research topics, it is important to situate your interests within particular scholarly communities within geography. What kind of a geographer are you?

To guide you through some of these issues, below are some useful links.

Association of American Geographers Specialty Groups. There are multiple communities or 'specialty' groups within the AAG. Check them out in this link. Also, make sure to visit AAG Conference's preliminary program page to help you navigate through different topics geographers all over are involved in. It should help you find specific conference paper sessions to attend to.

University of Washington Geography Department. Visit the research themes page of the department website and see the various topics UW geographers are interested in. Read the detailed description of the department's 10 research themes: Access, Area Studies, The City, Development, Mobility, Nature-Society, Public Participation, Racialization & Space, Social Justice, and Sustainability. Take note of the general research questions UW faculty members ask.

WHAT KIND OF A GEOGRAPHER ARE YOU?