Essay Outline
I. Introduction Paragraph – (Funnel Style)
Write a funnel-style introduction: do not include information about your topic, but write only general statements. You mention your topic for the first time in the thesis statement.
II. Body Paragraphs (add extra paragraphs, supporting ideas and examples/details you need)
Body Paragraphs A
1. Why was the site heritage- listed?
2. What threats is the site facing?
Body Paragraphs B
1. which groups/governments are helping to maintain the site ?
2. What are they doing to help conserve the site?
3. In your opinion, are the actions enough to protect this site, or should people do more ? Give reasons for your opinion.
Body Paragraphs C
1. What are the future conservation plans for the site?
2. What outside factors may affect the site in the future ?
3. Do you think the site will survive?
4. In your opinion, what could the government do to make better use of this site and
preserve it ? Give reasons.
III. Conclusion (use key words)
1. Summarize your key points
2. give your overall opinion and/ or make recommendations for the future.
Reference
Gonzalez, C 2009, ‘clear and Present Danger for the Reef in Belize’, ELAW, viewed 5 April 2015, https://www.elaw.org/node/3874
Ramos, A 2015, ‘Will the Belize Barrier Reef be removed from UNESCO’s Danger list’, AMANDALA, viewed 5 April 2015, http://amandala.com.bz/news/belize-barrier-reef-removed-unescos-danger-list/
UNESCO n.d., Blize Barrier Reef Reserve System, UNESCO, viewed 5 April 2015, http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/764/
http://www.wcs.org/conservation-challenges/natural-resource-use/commercial-fisheries/legal-protection-for-belizes-coral-communities.aspx
Belize Barrier Reef remains on the list of World Heritage Sites in danger
