Write a research paper about your chosen topic. Try to focus on the Canadian, and preferably Ontario context.
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Report: Write a
research paper about your chosen topic. Try to focus on the Canadian, and
preferably Ontario context. International considerations can also be included. You
must cite a minimum of three academic papers in your final report. The use of
additional high-quality resources (e.g. government reports, textbooks, personal
communications with experts, etc.) is strongly encouraged. Use appropriate
in-text citation and include a full reference list at the end of your document.
The research paper
should include the following sections:
Executive
summary
Introduction and
background information
·
Hydraulic
concepts / theory
·
Hydrological
concepts / theory
·
Important
design equations
·
Common
modeling approaches and programs
Data collection
and data analysis
Find a dataset related
to your topic in the academic or government literature. Analyze and visualize
the dataset and explain the results. You must use at least one of the
following for data analysis and visualization:
·
Modeling
software: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPA-SWWM, etc.
·
Spreadsheets:
Excel, etc.
·
Data
analysis software: R, etc.
Regulatory
considerations
·
Which
government bodies are responsible for / associated with your topic?
·
Relevant
legislation, guidelines, and regulations in Ontario
·
Consultation
requirements (community, Indigenous, etc.)
·
Approval/permit
processes
Current initiatives
future directions
·
Current
projects
·
Challenges
in current projects
·
Important
research topics
·
Future /
planned projects
·
Future
research directions
Summary and
conclusion
