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WRTG 105 "Getting Back" to Nature: The Relationship between Humans and the Natural World (Conklin)

Activity 1: Brainstorming Scenarios

Provide 5 sample topics for a research paper on the relationship between humans and the natural world. Include both commonly discussed issues and those that may be overlooked, particularly in different cultural or socioeconomic contexts. For each topic, provide a brief description and explain the central idea in five words or fewer. The topics should be broad and flexible enough to allow me to narrow the focus based on my own ideas and interests.

Activity 2: GenAI Thought Partner

I am working on a research paper for my college writing class about [your topic], and I need help brainstorming ideas. Ask me about my interests in this topic, as well as questions that challenge my assumptions and uncover how my background might influence my views. After each response, ask the next question based on what I have said. Do not tell me what my final topic should be; instead, help me explore ways to narrow my focus based on my own ideas.

Activity 3: Keyword Generation

I am writing a paper about [your topic]. Suggest 3 keywords I can use in a Boolean search to find recent scholarly research articles on my topic. Do not create the search, I want to try myself.