Running Head: THE PROSPECTUS THE PROSPECTUS 4 The Prospectus Charlotte D. Horton Professor Carol Myslinski Composition II May 7, 2014 Abstract Essentially, environmental pollution ascribes to the release of toxic matter to the surrounding land, air, and water by individuals and industries. Apart from poor disposal of industrial wastes, overexploitation of various environmental resources is still one of the biggest causes of pollution in developing countries. The effects of environmental pollution are deeply rooted in these countries because the policies that require the use of current environmental prevention and control measures are not well established. Basically, the impacts of environmental toxic wastes comprise of damage to human or animal and environmental health issue (Ezzati & Kammen, 2012). Nonetheless, these effects can be prevented or controlled in developing countries using current or future prevention and control measures. Comment by Jim & Carol: Vague – it is important to be as concrete as possible. Thesis The effects of environmental pollution can be prevented in developing countries using current or future prevention and control measures. Comment by Jim & Carol: Vague Explanations (i) Environmental pollution has become more rampant in developing countries since the existing environmental pollution prevention and control measures are not effective enough, some are yet to be implemented. (ii) The effects of environmental pollution are on the rise; it’s more than just a health issue (Ezzati & Kammen, 2012). Comment by Jim & Carol: No Contractions (iii) The research paper will seek to analyze how environmental pollution has impacted on human health and the environment, as well as the current or future pollution prevention and control measures that can be adopted by the developing countries during the current period of rapid economic growth. Comment by Jim & Carol: Don’t announce. Just list the three points you will develop in the body. What are the method? List each one clearly. You are writing a problem solution paper. The first part of your paper should examine the problem. The second part of your paper should examine some of the possible solutions. 1. 2. 3. Sub-Points Key sub-points in the research paper will include: (i) Forms of environmental pollution; sources of environmental pollution will be described briefly. Comment by Jim & Carol: These are the details you will use for the main points listed above. At this point, you should have some source interaction. (ii) Effects of environmental pollution on human health and the environment. (iii) Current or future pollution prevention and control measures in developing countries. · Practices · Pollution control devices · Pollution prevention and control technologies Possible Objections Opponents of various initiatives for envir.

1. Running Head: THE PROSPECTUS
THE PROSPECTUS
4
The Prospectus
Charlotte D. Horton
Professor Carol Myslinski
Composition II
May 7, 2014
Abstract
Essentially, environmental pollution ascribes to the release of
toxic matter to the surrounding land, air, and water by
individuals and industries. Apart from poor disposal of
industrial wastes, overexploitation of various environmental
resources is still one of the biggest causes of pollution in
developing countries. The effects of environmental pollution are
deeply rooted in these countries because the policies that
require the use of current environmental prevention and control
measures are not well established. Basically, the impacts of
environmental toxic wastes comprise of damage to human or
animal and environmental health issue (Ezzati & Kammen,
2012). Nonetheless, these effects can be prevented or controlled
in developing countries using current or future prevention and
control measures. Comment by Jim & Carol: Vague – it is
important to be as concrete as possible.

2. Thesis
The effects of environmental pollution can be prevented in
developing countries using current or future prevention and
control measures. Comment by Jim & Carol: Vague
Explanations
(i) Environmental pollution has become more rampant in
developing countries since the existing environmental pollution
prevention and control measures are not effective enough, some
are yet to be implemented.
(ii) The effects of environmental pollution are on the rise; it’s
more than just a health issue (Ezzati & Kammen, 2012).
Comment by Jim & Carol: No Contractions
(iii) The research paper will seek to analyze how environmental
pollution has impacted on human health and the environment, as
well as the current or future pollution prevention and control
measures that can be adopted by the developing countries
during the current period of rapid economic growth.
Comment by Jim & Carol: Don’t announce. Just list the
three points you will develop in the body. What are the
method? List each one clearly. You are writing a problem
solution paper. The first part of your paper should examine the
problem. The second part of your paper should examine some
of the possible solutions.
1.
2.
3.
Sub-Points
Key sub-points in the research paper will include:
(i) Forms of environmental pollution; sources of environmental
pollution will be described briefly. Comment by Jim & Carol:

3. These are the details you will use for the main points listed
above. At this point, you should have some source interaction.
(ii) Effects of environmental pollution on human health and the
environment.
(iii) Current or future pollution prevention and control measures
in developing countries.
· Practices
· Pollution control devices
· Pollution prevention and control technologies
Possible Objections
Opponents of various initiatives for environmental
pollution control and prevention argue that industrial wastes
and other pollutants are an indication of economic growth. Also,
some are of the opinion that prevention and control of pollution
is a costly venture; it’s a natural process that shouldn’t be
interfered with (Spilker, 2012). The prevailing emphasis on
economic growth and profits in developing countries at the
expense of public health is another possible objection to the
current or future prevention and control measures in developing
countries by politicians. Also, some people assert exposure to
indoor air pollution from solid fuels in developing countries
shouldn’t be included as one of the causes of environmental
pollution (Ezzati & Kammen, 2012). Comment by Jim &
Carol: Don’t feel as though you have to address every opposing
view, just a couple of the main ones.
Response to Objections
Use the word “however” as lead in response to objections.
Objections to environmental protection are numerous,
nevertheless, it’s often more profitable to businesses compared
to the funding that will be required to deal with its effects.
Continuous modernization of pollution control devices is
important, regardless of the costs involved (Liaquat, et.al.
2010). This is actually the true indication of economic growth
that the key stakeholders should learn to consider as true
because the quality of the environment matters a lot. Although
it’s hard to change the existing situation in the developing

4. countries, the governments of the concerned countries should
take the initiative of enacting and enforcing the most
appropriate environmental protection laws. This will help
address the problem of overemphasis on profits by various
stakeholders in their economies. Politicians must be held
responsible for their actions (Khator, 2013). Comment by Jim
& Carol: Some comma splices are evident. Also, unless part of
a quote, do not use contractions.
Annotated Bibliography
Anwar, W. A. (2009). Environmental health in
Egypt. International Journal Of Hygiene & Environmental
Health, 206(4/5), 339-350. doi:10.1078/1438-4639-00230
The environmental problems of developing countries are
demonstrated by this article, which is basically a report
of health and environmental effects associated with the use of
non-renewable energy sources. Anwar, 2009, asserts that
the Government of Egypt (as one of the most affected
developing countries) has introduced new policies that comprise
of inter-sectorial collaboration, risk minimization,
treatment of pollutants at source, and law enforcement
mitigation procedures.
Ezzati, M., & Kammen, D. M. (2012). The Health Impacts of
Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution from Solid Fuels in
Developing Countries: Knowledge, Gaps, and Data
Needs. Environmental Health Perspectives, 110(11), 1057.
The health impacts of exposure to indoor air pollution in
developing countries are addressed by Ezzati & Kammen, 2002,
particularly from combustion of solid fuels like coal.
Successful intervention strategies based on preventive measures
and policies are put into the perspective of environmental
protection through pollution control.
Khator, R. (2013). Environment As A Political Issue In
Developing Countries: A Study Of Environmental Pollution In
India–A Viewpoint. International Journal Of Environmental
Studies, 23(2), 105.
This is an article provides great insight into the

5. politicization of environmental protection measures in
developing countries, as well as the effects of this move on the
environmental policy outputs. According to Khator, 2013,
environmental pollution prevention and control strategies have
not achieved the much needed "politicization," in most
developing countries.
Liaquat, A. M., Kalam, M. A., Masjuki, H. H., & Jayed, M. H.
(2010). Potential emissions reduction in road transport sector
using biofuel in developing countries. Atmospheric
Environment, 44(32), 3869-3877.
doi:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2010.07.003
Developing countries are currently facing severe energy
insecurity, especially renewable energy. Liaquat, et.al.,
2010, is an article which reveals how economic growth has
encouraged air pollution in the road transport sector.
Effects of air pollution are also cited by this source, but
it recommends the use of biofuel powered automotives as the
best solution. This environmental pollution is also touted as the
best way for the developing countries to create more jobs and
increase productivity through expansion of biofuel industries.
Spilker, G. (2012). Helpful Organizations: Membership in Inter-
Governmental Organizations and Environmental Quality in
Developing Countries. British Journal Of Political
Science, 42(2), 345-370. doi:10.1017/S0007123411000329
This is an article which examines how intergovernmental
organizations help developing countries enhance their
initiatives for environmental performance through promotion of
the general idea for environmental sustainability. It also
provides ideas on how developing countries can adopt the
modern technologies that can be applied for the sole purpose
of environmental pollution control and prevention.
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6. MATH133 Unit 3: Radicals and Rational Exponents
Discussion Board Assignment: Version 2A
Show all of your work details for these calculations. Please
review this Web site to see how to
type mathematics using the keyboard symbols.
Body Mass Index
The United States is becoming more health-conscious, and as a
result, the problem of obesity has
gotten more attention. The body mass index (BMI) relates a
person’s height and weight, and it is
often used to determine if someone is overweight. The
following table tells the weight status for
a given BMI.
BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5–24.9 Normal
24.9–29.9 Overweight
29.9 and above Obese
The BMI is calculated using the following formula:
BMI =
703 × �

7. ℎ2
where w is the weight in pounds and h is the height in inches.
Solving this formula for h, we see that h = sqrt[703w / BMI] or
�ℎ = �703�
BMI
�
1. Using the Internet, AIU’s library, or another research source,
find the weight of your
favorite celebrity. This could be a movie or television
personality, athlete, or a politician.
You may also use yourself.
2. Using the weight you found in Question 1, determine the
height the celebrity (or yourself)
would need to be to fall into each of the four weight status
categories listed in the table.
In other words, select a BMI less than 18.5 (any value), and find
h. Then, repeat using a
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/mathtext.htm
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new BMI in each range. Show all of your work for each of these

8. calculations.
Chosen BMI Value Calculated Height (in.)
Underweight
Normal
Overweight
Obese
3. Using your chosen BMI values and the corresponding four
heights calculated in Question
2, and using Excel or another graphing utility, draw the graph of
your celebrity’s heights
as a function of the BMI. (The function being graphed is h =
sqrt(703 × w / BMI), so BMI
is the independent [or horizontal] variable.) Insert the graph
into a Word document, and
attach that Word document to the DB thread, or paste your
graph into the DB thread.
4. Using the Internet or other library resource, find the actual
height of your celebrity.
5. Using the height found in Question 4, calculate the person’s
actual weight status
(underweight, normal, overweight, or obese) using the original
BMI formula above.

9. 6. What would be the height range (minimum and maximum
heights) for your celebrity to
be in the normal weight status? In other words, based on your
celebrity’s weight, what
would be the heights of the celebrity at BMIs of 18.5 and 24.9?
(Show these
calculations.)
7. Based on the celebrity’s appearance, would you consider him
or her to actually be in the
weight status that this formula says based on his or her actual
height and weight and
considering his or her other physical characteristics? Why or
why not? Think about why
there may be differences in your calculations and the actual
figures.
8. The BMI formula was created by a Belgian statistician (not a
physician), Lambert
Adolphe Quetelet, in about 1832. Quetelet was trying to
determine the “average” person’s
weight relative to his or her height. His “Quetelet index” (later
known as the BMI) was
developed using height and weight data of Europeans in the
early 1800s. Do you think
that BMI is a fair indication of a person’s weight classification

10. today? Why or why not?
9. According to data collected by the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) National Health
and Nutrition Examination Survey III, the following quadratic
functions approximately
represent the median BMI values for men and women in the
United States, where x is
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their age (Halls, 2008; Halls, 2008):
Men: BMI = −0.0031�2 + 0.3256� + 20.2085
Women: BMI = −0.0036�2 + 0.3754� + 19.4353
10. For your celebrity’s age, calculate the median BMI from the
appropriate quadratic
function above. Is your celebrity’s actual BMI over or under
this calculated median
value? (Show all of your work.)
11. After studying BMI, why do you think that BMI is so widely
used by the federal
government, health industry professionals, and insurance
companies as a measure of a

11. person’s overall health?
12. Summarize your findings in writing using proper style and
grammar.
13. Which intellipath Learning Nodes helped you with this
assignment?
References
Formatting math as text. (n.d.). Retrieved from the Purple Math
Web site:
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/mathtext.htm
Halls, S. B. (2008). Body mass index charts of men. Retrieved
from http://www.halls.md/body-
mass-index/mens.htm
Halls, S. B. (2008). Body mass index charts of women.
Retrieved from
http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/womens.htm