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Research in Environmental systems and societies
Research in Environmental systems and societies
The focus with experiment-based research is the primary data produced as a result of the experiment(s) conducted by the student. Secondary sources in the form of scientific publications should be used to support a line of argument or indicate where the student has adapted their approach so as to produce different results. A consideration of the quality of the secondary source materials should also be offered to identify limitations or weaknesses in approach, method and so forth. Note: There are restrictions placed on the use of animals and humans when it comes to experiment-based research. For more, please check the IB’s Animal Experimentation Policy with your supervisor.
Non-experiment-based research should effectively question the reliability of the secondary source material used, and offer some critical insight into the strengths and limitations of the methodological approaches taken by the secondary sources.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Useful Research Resources
Useful Research Resources
Our Library Services (Sign-in with Google):
Gale OneFile: Informe Académico - Revistas y periódicos académicos de y sobre América Latina
Destiny Discover - our library online catalog
Free-ish Online Resources:
We do not have subscriptions to these resources, but most offer a limited number of sources for free. If there is a source that you want and cannot access, contact your librarian. We can often find the same source through a different service.
Sources for Statistics:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Statistics
World Population Prospects - Population Division - United Nations
United Nations Population Division | Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development - data
Research Questions and Methodologies
Research Questions and Methodologies
Research in the Sciences are often experimental, but can also be literature-based. Methodological approaches generally follow one of these types:
Experimental
Literature-Based
A review of existing case studies
An investigation based on existing experimental models (or approaches)
An investigation based on scientific theory
Examples
Examples
Revival of the gray wolf in the National Forest of Colorado. Is the reintroduction of Canus lupus in the Pike and Isabel National Forests of Colorado (USA) possible, even with a significant cattle presence?
Initial analysis of measures to revive endangered species with consideration of potential successes and problems. Presenting a potential reintroduction area and analysing, using secondary data, the viability of wolf introduction within the proposed area. Evaluation of methods used.
The environmental impact of keystone species in Quito. How can the decrease in bee population affect Quito, Ecuador?
Description and analysis of keystone species and their relationship to the overall health of an ecological environment. This paper will focus on unraveling the significance of bees in Quito, Ecuador's ecosystem and economy. Bees are keystone species, which is why the ecosystem is remarkably reliant on this small insect.
Unfortunately, the population of Apis mellifera has dramatically declined in Quito, Ecuador (Munive). The decline of this insect population will affect Pichincha. Yet, the economic and environmental repercussions will eventually befall in Quito. With the use of primary and secondary resources, the essay will be scrutinize how the decline of the bee population affects Quito, Ecuador.
Analysis of economic and environmental repercussions.
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