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Due Date:                                    4-8-25                                                            Name: Sonia Sheryr          

Source Analysis

Title: Down Under. The community most exposed to sea-level rise is also one of the poorest

Author: Charlie Mitchell

Source Date:                                                                                                           

Source Type: Article                                                                                                

Context : 

This article consists of multiple headings and pictures that change as one scrolls through. Throughout the article, there are various captions that provide the reader with a summary or explanation. Several quotes are also provided that give a different perspective and point of view to look at the situation differently. 

Summary :     

 Around 1,200 homes and businesses were damaged by water, and insurance payouts topped 28 million dollars. The housing was of low quality, with a dubious foundation. The swamp was filled with whatever filling material was on hand, usually sand, and filled to only slightly above the water table. The network of pumping stations and drainage pipes, many decades old, was not up to the task.                                   

Analysis:        

The world is constantly changing, and so should our methods. We need to be able to adapt and conquer to meet the new standards to prevent such detrimental events from occurring. It is crucial to always consider all factors when devising a solution to a problem.                                                        

Sonia Sheryr

CODES 123

Dr. Bradley

1 February 2025

Reflection 1

Fieldwork and controlled lab experiments both are sufficient ways researchers can use to elaborate on their data collection. Fieldwork gives a sense of a natural setting for researchers. This often provides a different point of view, and aids in gaining a deeper understanding of the topic. Yes, I believe that ethical protections should be provided to those who are helping run the study. Those who are helping, go through risks as well, whether the risks themselves are physical or even result in being emotional. Depending on whether the topic is sensitive or not, it can result in being a traumatizing experience for the one who is helping out. Examples of physical risks include environmental factors or unsafe conditions; neither should they feel pressured to participate. 

There’re definitely big datasets related to our research topic regarding water infrastructure. For our research topic regarding water we will need to be able to analyze trends, consider all factors, understand the problem, and develop questions. Priming and contrasting effects are both potential influences that can take a toll on the responses. The message that is brought across in question one, will still be lingering in your mind in question two. Which is why it is crucial to set up or order the survey questions accordingly. 

My group is studying youth education in water infrastructure. We are trying to get more education in schools regarding water sustainability, wastewater treatment, and all around infrastructure. This is  why we have focused our audience to be educators who have done biodiversity with youth, groups or clubs that are focussed on environmental sustainability after school, and even Dr. Martinez’s sister because she does fieldwork as well. Our audience for our survey is giving it out to those who we are most interested to hear from to get the best advice so we can move forward accordingly.

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