University Term Papers

University Research Papers

The following is a list of term papers both at Dartmouth and Yale. All terms are defined by the author’s choosing the topic, following by outside independent research. All such papers earned a minimum of A-.

Yale University

1. Amaizing Effects of Corn Fields on the Settlement Patterns of a Zinacanteco Hamlet. A. Cultural ecology by Harold Conklin. 1995.

2. Soils of the Bayleaf Palm in the Rio Bravo Conservation Area. Got an A. Soil Science. 1996.

3. Value Conflicts in the Outsider Implementation of Small-Scale Development Education Projects in Rural Latin America. Latin American Peasantries. A. 1996.

4. Tracking the Orchid Trade. Tropical Botanical Resources. Michael Balick. A. 1997.

5. Toward a Unified Conservation Education in Zoos Using An Integrated Ecosystem Management Approach. A. Environmental Education. Kellert. 1997.

6. Black Holes and Butterflies: Problems of Information Flow and Community Dis-Integration of West Rock Ridge State Park. A. Group project for Ecosystem Management. Bill Burch. 1997.

7. Harvesting for the Long Term. Economic Development. A. 1997.

8. A Proposal to Disaggregate the Perceived Behavioral Control Component of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Attitudes Theory and Measurement. H- (A-) 1997.

9. Yale’s Tropical Resources Institute and Its Funding Predicament. Managing Strategic Change. Group Project. 4 of 5 1997.

10. Evaluating Evaluation. Evaluation of WCS projects in South America. Social Program Evaluation. A 1997.

11. Dilemma of Dignity. Foundation of Natural Resource Policy. Not graded. 1997.

Also a statistical research paper and my environmental writing piece on zoos.

Dartmouth College

1. Direction for Dartmouth Writing. Group project, commended by President and noted by Jay Heinrichs of the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine as the principal project that got his attention before he offered me a job. Not graded. Got an A in the class, Teaching Writing (freshman seminar). 1988.

2. Wetlands: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly as Seen in New England. A-. Term paper for ENVS 1. 1988.

3. Nigerian Commercial Capitalism: Mono- or Multimotivated? “It was clever, maybe too clever.” A. African politics. 1989.

4. Ozone Regime is No Paradigm for Global Warming: But it Certainly Helps. Term paper for ENVS 85. A- (international environmental policy). 1989.

5. Information Flow: Blood of the Mediterranean Action Plan. A ENVS 85. 1990.

6. The Rise and Fall of the White Pine: Changing Formations in Pine Park With Respect to Pathway Disturbances. Terrestrial Ecology. A-. 1990.

7. A Proposal for the Establishment of the Dartmouth Organic Farm. ENVS 50. A and an academic citation in class. 1991. Farm established in 1995.

8. The Fires of Brazilian Xenophobia. AAA, “excellent paper” Human Nature and Politics. 1991.

9. How do Lobbyists Use Information to Affect Decision Makers in Congress? Gov. 6. 1991.

10. The Effects of Deforestation and Global Climate Change on the Regional Climate and Rainforests of Amazonia. Got an A, recommended by Carol Folt for publication. Climate Change, graduate course. 1992.

11. Information Flow to Political Knowledge. A/A- for Political Leadership and the Media. 1992.

Article on La Selva for Environmental Writing. Got an A in course and published article in Wildlife Conservation.

University Research Papers The following is a list of term papers both at Dartmouth and Yale. All terms are defined by the author’s choosing the topic, following by outside independent research. All such papers earned a minimum of A-.
Yale University 1. Amaizing Effects of Corn Fields on the Settlement Patterns of a Zinacanteco Hamlet. A. Cultural ecology by Harold Conklin. 1995. 2. Soils of the Bayleaf Palm in the Rio Bravo Conservation Area. Got an A. Soil Science. 1996. 3. Value Conflicts in the Outsider Implementation of Small-Scale Development Education Projects in Rural Latin America. Latin American Peasantries. A. 1996. 4. Tracking the Orchid Trade. Tropical Botanical Resources. Michael Balick. A. 1997. 5. Toward a Unified Conservation Education in Zoos Using An Integrated Ecosystem Management Approach. A. Environmental Education. Kellert. 1997. 6. Black Holes and Butterflies: Problems of Information Flow and Community Dis-Integration of West Rock Ridge State Park. A. Group project for Ecosystem Management. Bill Burch. 1997. 7. Harvesting for the Long Term. Economic Development. A. 1997. 8. A Proposal to Disaggregate the Perceived Behavioral Control Component of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Attitudes Theory and Measurement. H- (A-) 1997. 9. Yale’s Tropical Resources Institute and Its Funding Predicament. Managing Strategic Change. Group Project. 4 of 5 1997. 10. Evaluating Evaluation. Evaluation of WCS projects in South America. Social Program Evaluation. A 1997. 11. Dilemma of Dignity. Foundation of Natural Resource Policy. Not graded. 1997. Also a statistical research paper and my environmental writing piece on zoos.	Dartmouth College 1. Direction for Dartmouth Writing. Group project, commended by President and noted by Jay Heinrichs of the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine as the principal project that got his attention before he offered me a job. Not graded. Got an A in the class, Teaching Writing (freshman seminar). 1988. 2. Wetlands: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly as Seen in New England. A-. Term paper for ENVS 1. 1988. 3. Nigerian Commercial Capitalism: Mono- or Multimotivated? “It was clever, maybe too clever.” A. African politics. 1989. 4. Ozone Regime is No Paradigm for Global Warming: But it Certainly Helps. Term paper for ENVS 85. A- (international environmental policy). 1989. 5. Information Flow: Blood of the Mediterranean Action Plan. A ENVS 85. 1990. 6. The Rise and Fall of the White Pine: Changing Formations in Pine Park With Respect to Pathway Disturbances. Terrestrial Ecology. A-. 1990. 7. A Proposal for the Establishment of the Dartmouth Organic Farm. ENVS 50. A and an academic citation in class. 1991. Farm established in 1995. 8. The Fires of Brazilian Xenophobia. AAA, “excellent paper” Human Nature and Politics. 1991. 9. How do Lobbyists Use Information to Affect Decision Makers in Congress? Gov. 6. 1991. 10. The Effects of Deforestation and Global Climate Change on the Regional Climate and Rainforests of Amazonia. Got an A, recommended by Carol Folt for publication. Climate Change, graduate course. 1992. 11. Information Flow to Political Knowledge. A/A- for Political Leadership and the Media. 1992. Article on La Selva for Environmental Writing. Got an A in course and published article in Wildlife Conservation.