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For this essay, we will look at one issue together and go through the process of learning more about it and taking an informed stance. The subject we will look at is ecotourism, which has a direct impact on us as residents of a state heavily dependent on tourism.
We all have different opinions and issues about what we hear or see in the news and even in our everyday lives. These opinions are what we think based on our experience. Now what if we listen to others' opinions and arguments and find facts that support what we think? With a persuasive or argumentative essay you can:
Decide what the purpose of your essay is:
Proceed by:
Cite your sources and cite within your argument to avoid plagiarism.
What is Ecotourism?
Coral Restoration Ecotourism in the Florida Keys
Geotourism: Places, tips and articles from National Geographic
Links to articles from the New York Times web site travel section.
"This web site is for businesses in the agricultural area and covers traditional and "nontraditional" areas of business and profit for agriculturally based businesses. Covers the areas of: Nature-based Tourism; Equine Agri Tourism; Nature-based Tourism; and Wine Tours. The Agritourism overview includes statistics from several states and links to various other resources.: (LOC Research guide)
Journal of Ecotourism (Open Access only) The Journal of Ecotourism is the world's only international journal that "focuses specifically on ecotourism and nature-based tourism, and it is considered to be the leading source for knowledge on these topics."
Portal to organizations that develop awareness and educate on issues related to sustainable tourism
EcoTourism Florida is a fun resource, but too commercial; don't use it for our essay, but use it to explore the subject!
Where do you go to follow the issues and listen/read the news?
Explore the places below...
Here are some select comprehensive general databases to find articles, ebooks, and other resources. Note: some of the databases below include tourism, environmental studies, and other topics related to ecotourism.