HWR 201
EXAMPLE 1 – Large-Scale Problem
Assignment 7: Research Paper Outline
I.
Introduction to the Problem
The earth’s population is increasing, yet the availability of natural resources (clean water,
land etc) is decreasing. How will we be able to provide food for a growing population and do it
in a sustainable way (continuing to conserve resources)? Hydroponics may be the answer. (This
will be fleshed out more in the actual paper)
II. Argument
Thesis statement: The widespread use of greenhouse hydroponics can help solve the
problem of…..
Hydroponics conserves water, land, and energy - sustainable agriculture. Describe what
hydroponics is etc.
Hydroponics is less harmful to the environment than traditional farming. Biological pest
control.
Hydroponics produces greater yields on less land.
Hydroponics can produe food in arid regions that usually cannot support farming.
Desert/middle east, Africa, space.
Hydroponics is already successful in the US and even more so abroad.
III.
Conclusion
Hydroponics grows more food and more nutritious food on less land using less water
than conventional agriculture. It has been and can be used successfully in arid and
semi-arid regions where it is near impossible to farm conventionally. Etc etc.
Therefore, hydroponics can help solve the problem of …….
IV. References