Resources of particular use for Economics 2150's research project
The topics for Winter 2024 are listed in the boxes below, which are intended to help you analyze the topics and create effective OneSearch searches for them.
Part 1 - Resources for your topics in global context
The following are starting analyses for the topic intended to be pasted into the separate OneSearch boxes. If the box has a separator line like the second one, that is meant to be two separate searches.
These are just starting points - modify and refine them to further focus them as you need.
Be sure to add your own publication date limiter and other limiters like Peer-Reviewed, Available, and others as you need.
Tip: it can be helpful to force some terms to appear in the Title field using the TI field prefix, eg:
TI "natural extreme" OR ....
| 1. Natural Extreme Events: Students should delve into the existing literature on natural extreme events. Their analysis should cover the potential economic, social, and environmental repercussions of such events on PEI. | |
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| "natural extreme" OR "catastrophic natural" OR "environmental catastroph*" OR "severe environmental" OR "extreme weather" OR "natural disaster*" OR "climate-related extreme events" OR "meteorological extreme" OR "natural calamities" | "economic impact*" OR "economic effect*" OR "environmental impact*" OR "social impact*" OR "social effect*" |
| OneSearch Link | |
| 2. Coastal Erosion: The task involves examining literature on coastal erosion, with an emphasis on its causes and consequences, particularly concerning the coastal areas and ecosystems of PEI. | |
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| "coastal erosion" OR "shoreline retreat" OR "beach erosion" OR "coastline change*" OR "sediment loss*" OR "sea level rise" | "climate change" OR "global warming" OR "human activities" OR "coastal development" —--------------------------- "economic impact*" OR "economic effect*" OR "environmental impact*" OR "coastal ecosystem*" OR "adaptation strateg*" |
| OneSearch link using the first box and the first half of the second box | |
| OneSearch link using the first box and the second half of the second box | |
| 3. Groundwater: The assignment is to explore literature concerning groundwater, focusing on quality and sustainability issues. The discussion should link these aspects to environmental management and policymaking in PEI. |
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| "Groundwater contamination" OR (Sustainab* N3 groundwater) OR "Groundwater pollution" OR (Quality N3 aquifers) OR "Groundwater recharge" OR "Groundwater remediation" OR "Groundwater vulnerability" OR (Groundwater N3 quality) |
| OneSearch link |
| 4. Watershed Management: Students should investigate watershed management literature, highlighting its role in sustaining ecological balance and addressing specific challenges in PEI. |
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| "watershed management" OR (sustainab* N3 watershed*) OR "ecological watershed conservation" OR (biodiversity N3 watershed*) OR (ecological N3 watershed* N4 planning) OR (watershed* N3 health) OR (watershed* N4 integrity) OR (wcosystem N3 watershed* N3 manag*) OR (restoration N3 watershed*) |
| OneSearch link |
| 5. Business and Environmental Issues: This topic requires analyzing literature on how business operations intersect with environmental matters, assessing the implications for businesses in PEI in terms of environmental policies and practices. | |
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| "environmental sustainability" OR "environmental impact" OR "Environmental management" OR TI Green OR "environmental policies" OR "Sustainable business practices" OR "Environmental responsibility" OR (Eco-friendly N4 business*) OR "Environmental compliance" OR | TI business* OR TI corporat* OR TI "supply chain" OR SU business* OR SU corporat* OR SU "supply chain" |
| OneSearch link | |
| 6. Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for PEI: Students should explore literature on climate change adaptation, evaluating strategies pertinent to PEI. This includes sea-level rise mitigation, alterations in agricultural practices, and infrastructure adaptation, with a focus on economic viability and long-term benefits. | ||
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| "Sustainable agriculture" OR "Coastal infrastructure" OR ("sea level*" N3 rise) OR agricultur* OR Infrastructure | TI "climate change" OR TI "global warming" | mitigation OR adaptation OR innovation OR investment OR "economic viability" OR "economic benefit*" |
| OneSearch link | ||
| 7. Sustainable Tourism in PEI: The assignment is to review literature on sustainable tourism, assessing its impact on PEI's economy and environment. Emphasis should be on how sustainable tourism can foster economic growth while conserving the environment and enhancing community welfare. | |
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| "responsible tourism" OR "sustainable tourism" OR "sustainable destination management" OR (environment* N3 tourism) OR ecotourism OR (green N3 tourism) | "economic benefits" OR "social welfare" OR "local economic" OR "community empowerment" OR (alleviat* N2 poverty) |
| OneSearch link | |
| 8. Impact of Fisheries and Aquaculture on PEI's Economy and Environment: Students are tasked with examining the economic and environmental dimensions of fisheries and aquaculture in PEI. Discussions should revolve around the sustainability of current practices, balancing economic gains with ecological health, and future directions for the industry. | |
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TI fisheries OR TI aquacultur* OR TI "commercial fishing"
| TI sustainab* OR "economic impact*" OR "economic incentive*" OR (environment* N4 impact*) OR "ecologically responsible" OR "resource management" OR (economic* N3 viab*) OR "economic gains" |
| OneSearch link | |
| 9. Waste Management and Recycling Initiatives in PEI: The focus here is on analyzing literature related to waste management and recycling, considering their economic and environmental implications for PEI. The report should consider the efficacy of existing policies, the role of innovation and technology, and the prospects for community involvement and economic benefits in waste reduction and recycling | |
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| TI (waste N2 manag*) OR TI "waste reduction" OR TI recycling | (policy N3 effective*) OR (technolog* N3 innovation*) OR "advanced technology" OR (technolog* N2 solution*) OR "community engagement" OR "community empowerment" OR "community-based" OR "economic incentives" OR "economic benefits" OR OR "economic viability" OR (policy N3 impact*) |
| OneSearch link | |
Part 2 - PEI Specific
Books and similar materials in the library:
Catalogue searches (mostly print books and government reports, a few other document types mixed in):
- subject: Environmental economics -- Prince Edward Island
- subject: Tourism -- Prince Edward Island
- subject: Fisheries -- Prince Edward Island
- subject: Water -- Prince Edward Island
- subject: Prince Edward Island -- Climate
Article databases:
- OneSearch - sample search: ( SU "prince edward island" OR TI "prince edward island" ) AND ( environment* OR climate* OR touris* OR aquacult* OR fisheries ) 2000+ - modify that last list of words for your specific topic
- Proquest CBCA - sample search: "prince edward island" AND (environment* OR climate OR fisheries OR aquaculture OR touris*) 2000+
- Newsbank (newspapers and related sources): sample search
Other useful sources:
- Canadian Encyclopedia entry on the Geography of PEI
- PEI government report: PEI: State of the Environment, 2003
- Canada Government Documents:
- PEI Environment Profile (2015)
- Find more using the Canada Government Google Custom Search Engine
tip: add this to the end of your keywords to mostly limit to PEI-relevant:
(site:pe.ca OR "prince edward island" OR PEI)
Last updated: January 2024
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