Research Report Outline
Introduction
-Name of park
-Location (state, nearby cities, latitude, longitude)
-Landmarks (mountains, bodies of water, volcanoes, etc.)
-Terrain (coastal, plains, etc.)
Human History & Background
-Native American groups locally
-How was park discovered?
-Current Native Americans?
-Features & resources in park
-Development (farming, mining, tourism, etc.)
-Establishment as a park (when & why)
-Person(s) or group(s) responsible for establishment
Geological Features
-Major geologic events that shape landscape
-Geologic & geographic attractions in park
-Special and/or unique features
-Diagram of one important geological feature (labeled & caption)
Environmental Issues
-Describe a problem in the park
-Problem must involve water, land, and/or air
-Causes of the problem
-How long has this been happening?
-Research/actions being done to stop it
Travel & Tourism
-What do visitiors usually do at the park?
-What lodging is there? (hotels, RV, camping)
-When are the best times of year to visit?
-Are there special events at the park?
-Other opportunities for sightseeing near the park
Conclusion
-Future of the park
-Changes & recommendations for the future
-Summaries of report sections
Works Cited
-All sources cited with APA format
-Minimum of FIVE sources
-At least one book
-At least one newspaper/magazine article
-At least three web resources
-Interview transcript with a park ranger, visitor to the park, etc. (optional)