SENTENCE STARTERS TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR WRITING
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`Paragraph 1: Introduction
Hook (Grab the reader's attention)
Imagine a world where…
Did you know that...
Many people don't realize that...
In the future, the Earth will...
Have you ever wondered how...
Background (Defining the topic)
[Topic] is a major part of...
To understand this issue, we must look at...
This topic is important because...
Generally, [Topic] refers to...
In our world today, [Topic] is...
Quantitative Data (Numbers and Facts)
Research shows that...
According to [Source],...
A startling statistic is that...
Data reveals that [Number]% of...
Scientists have found that..
Greenhouse Gases (The Climate Connection)
This topic relates to climate change because...
When this happens, it releases...
This process creates greenhouse gases like...
We can reduce greenhouse gases by...
The connection between [Topic] and the atmosphere is...
Paragraph 2: Solutions and Actions
Paragraph 2: Solutions and Actions
Topic Sentence (Main Idea)
There are several ways to fix...
To improve this situation, we can...
One major solution to this problem is...
People are working hard to...
A central point to remember is...
Context (Background for the solution)
Currently, many groups are…
Historically, people have tried to...
The reason we need this solution is...
To solve this problem, we first need to...
In the past, this issue was...
Specific Examples
For instance, some countries are...
One specific example of this is...
To illustrate this, look at...
A great example of action is...
In my research, I found that...
Paragraph 3: Your Research Question
Paragraph 3: Your Research Question
Answering the Question
My research focused on the question of...
Through my study, I discovered that...
The answer to my research question is...
After looking at the evidence, it is clear that...
The most important thing I learned was...
Context for the Question
To understand my findings, you must know...
This question is relevant today because...
This specific part of the topic matters because...
I chose to research this because...
This information helps us see that...
Concluding the Paper
In conclusion, the data proves...
Ultimately, my research shows...
Because of these facts, we can see...
To summarize, the most vital point is...
Therefore, the future of our planet depends on...
HOW TO CREATE A RESEARCH QUESTION
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RESEARH LINKS
Alternative Modes of Transportation (AKA not cars)
Achieving Walking and Cycling in your City
Advantages of Alternative Transportation
Plastic Problem, Recycling
Plastic Recycling Myth and Oil Companies
Single Use Plastics Alternatives
Understanding Plastic Pollution and its Impact in our Lives
What Percentage of Recycling Actually gets Recycled
Think That your Plastic is Being Recycled? Think Again
How your clothes are poisoning our oceans and food supply | Environment | The Guardian
Microplastics in the ocean: A deep dive on plastic pollution in Monterey Bay (Video)
Microplastics | National Geographic Society
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/microplastics.html
Whales ingest millions of microplastic particles a day, study finds | Plastics | The Guardian
MicroPlastic in the Monterey Bay
The smallest solution to one of our biggest problems - Tierney Thys & Christian Sardet (video)
Santa Cruz
Climate Projects in Santa Cruz
Climate Change Plans Outlined by City Leaders
Climate Change Impacts on Santa Cruz Roads
Santa Cruz Rail Trail Expansion
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
City of Santa Cruz Climate Action Program
Study: Sea level rise could diminish $200M surfing economy along Santa Cruz coast
Books in the Library
Check out the library's Climate Change collection by clicking on the image below.
Practice Research (online article)
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