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CE 321W: Environmental Engineering Writing Assignment #1

Your Assignment: Research Essay

Research scholarly (peer-reviewed) technical articles, books, and other media sources to generate a well-developed assessment of a particular contaminant (not a category) found in either a drinking water source (surface water or groundwater contamination) or in a wastewater influent or effluent.

The Research Librarians must be consulted prior to the Topic & Sources due date for the 5 bonus points.

 

Additional Details

  • Aim for 750-1000 words (4 pages, double spaced).
  • Two photos, tables, or graphics that take up no more than 1/4 of a page each is allowed and encouraged.
  • Use at least 8 references from peer reviewed journals in your paper and properly cite them.
  • Cite references using the ASCE citation format.
  • Make use of the ASCE journals for formatting examples and relevant research
  • Seek assistance from the Writing Center
    • Meet with the Writing Center prior to Best Draft for 5 bonus points!

Due Dates

  • Topic & Sources: LSN 12 (12 Feb)
  • Outline: LSN 17 (21 Feb)
  • Best Draft: LSN 22 (7 Mar)
  • Paper Revisions: LSN 26 (24 Mar)

CE 321W: Environmental Engineering Writing Assignment #2

Your Assignment: Knowledge Gap Research Essay

Research scholarly (peer-reviewed) technical articles, books, and other media sources to generate a well-developed idea for future research in an area related to environmental engineering.

Three pages of technical writing and a separate 1-page correspondence letter.

The Research Librarians must be consulted prior to the Topic & Sources due date for the 5 bonus points.

Additional Details

  • Aim for 750-1000 words (4 pages, double spaced).
  • Two photos, tables, or graphics that take up no more than 1/4 of a page each is allowed and encouraged.
  • Use at least 8 references from peer-reviewed journals in your paper and properly cite them.
  • Cite references using the ASCE citation format.
  • Seek assistance from the Writing Center
    • This resource must be consulted prior to the Best Draft due date for the 5 bonus points.

Due Dates

  • Topic & Sources: LSN 30 (2 Apr) 
  • Outline: LSN 34 (14 Apr)
  • Presentation: LSN 37 (21 Apr)
  • Best Draft: LSN 38 (23 Apr)
  • Paper Revisions: LSN 42 (2 May)