Course:GEOG350/Template

Please use the following headings which will also be the template for your chapter under your chosen section. The word count indicated is the final wordcount for the chapter but use it as a guide for how long each section should be. For the week 4 submission (first draft) please use 1/3 of the wordcount (e.g. introduction will be roughly 180-200 for draft). Sample references

Introduction

A short introduction on the section of the course chosen, and why it is important in the overall context of the course. Broadly introduce your chapter and how you are focusing on the course theme (section) within the context of the city of Vancouver. (500 words)

Overview of issue/focus

Detailed overview of issue/focus you selected in the context of Vancouver (1000 words)

• What is the issue/focus? Provide an overview.
• Why is this issue/focus important in general and for specifically for Vancouver?
• What is the scale and scope of this particular issue/focus?
• Is it a global phenomenon or a specifically a local one to Vancouver?

Case Study of the issue

A detailed case study of the issue/focus (1500 words)

• Why is this issue/focus specifically relevant in Vancouver? I suggest dividing into sections based on your chosen theme and focus. Suggestions:
• Problems/situations/solutions experienced by the urban population as related to the issue/focus
• How is the urban population of Vancouver directly or indirectly affected by the selected issue/focus?
• Evidence of this

Lesson learned

Lessons learned applicable to other urban contexts (500 words)

References

• You must use at least 7 academic sources for your blog but are welcome to use more
• Please use websites, videos, podcasts but ensure they are from a reliable sources and include a citation
• All material used should be cited at the bottom of the relevant page
• Please use MLA referencing system - http://www.citethisforme.com
• You are welcome to use generative AI (specifically Bing Virtual Assistant as you all have access to it through UBC) but you MUST cite where and how you used it.

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