1. Research Topic Introduction
For this research proposal, I will be studying …
This research topic is inherently a geographic phenomenon because… This topic is directly linked to the Sustainable Development Goal of…
Current research shows that…
2. Main Research Question
(a) My research topic is:
3. Data and Methods
My research strategy in this project is to gather existing data and citations from the scientific literature. In addition, new data may be created. I will obtain data from the following sources:
This strategy includes the following research assumptions and research sub-questions.
Assumption 1 : Solar power is difficult to implement at large scales via consumers only.
Research Question 1: How to map the location of all solar panels and solar power potential for Ohio, USA?
Link to Sustainable Development Goals: This satisfies Target 7.1 (“By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services.”) and will answer Indicator 7.1.2 (“Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology.”) (“Sustainable Development Goal 7: Target & Indicators”).
Assumption 2:
Research Question 2:
Link to Sustainable Development Goals:
4. Education and Outreach
My research proposal will address the following Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate skills in integrative thinking on patterns and processes and spatial analysis across scales and among places;
2. Apply geographic tools and planning concepts toward problem solving and analysis;
3. Demonstrate competence in critical analysis and inquiry through the design and completion of independent research;
4. Demonstrate writing competency through the preparation of proposals, literature reviews, plans, reports or research papers, and public presentations.
For Student Learning Outcome 1, I am showing a linkage between patterns of human land use and solar panel use across a five year time period for an entire state.
This research proposal includes an outreach component. Specifically, I intend to submit my research to an appropriate Undergraduate Research Journal and Conference, such as the Miami Undergraduate Research Forum (https://miamioh.edu/research/student-research/publish-present/urf/index.html). A Twitter page and Instagram account will be created to document all field interviews. I will keep a research blog to detail the day-to-day activities for the three month project, requesting feedback from more established scientists via email, Twitter, and Facebook posts.
5. Works Cited
“Sustainable Development Goal 7: Target & Indicators.” United Nations, 6 March 2018, https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg7.