Foundations of Academic Writing

Question: Discuss about theFoundations of Academic Writing. Answer: Introduction: According to Redpath et al (2015), all the species including human beings live in a shared environment. They interact with one another and develop a complex relationship network, which is termed as Ecosystem. However, the human beings are different to the other species because they can adapt to various environments to survive in the earth. The other animals survive through the process of natural selection and biological evolutions. Such a difference has enabled the human beings to dominate over other species and subjugate them. Nevertheless, within this shared environment the coexistence of the humans and the carnivorous wild animals are problematic as these wild animals threaten the lives of the humans. The conflict arises due to the dominating power of the humans and on the other hand, the nature of survival strategies and food habits of these carnivorous wild animals. The assignment will try to bring out the problem faced by the humans dwelling at the nearby areas of the wild anim als. Possible recommendations to overcome this problem will also be highlighted. Importance of the Study The increased human population has compelled them to inhabit in various places including in those areas, which are near to the forests. These people have to live in a threatening situation due to the apprehension of the wild animals. Therefore, it happens that before the wild animals could kill them, they kill the animals to ensure safety. However, the tolerance level varies from one place to another. As discussed by Redpath et al (2015), for example, in Sweden and United states, if anyone living near the forest sees any wolf he immediately kills the animal. This is not the case in India in which people shows a higher level of tolerance towards the wild animals. They only react if someone in their community is harmed or killed by them. Such situation arises because the wild animals cannot apply their reasoning and decide not to kill any human. According to Nyhus (2016), it is found that at least 10,000 conflicts occurred only in Karnataka, a state in India. It proves the relevance of the study. Thesis Statement There is no doubt about the conflict present in the planet between the wild animals and the humans. Now the questions are: Can this problem be solved? How can this problem be solved? The entire argument of this essay will try to answer these two questions. Humans and animals will always live in a conflict but both of them need to survive for the maintenance of ecological balance. An analysis on this issue will solve many other queries of the analytical minds. Here lies the importance of this assignment for the writers, as they will get many elements for the benefit of further research. Literature Review: In the three scholarly articles, the writers have gathered necessary data to analyze the prevalent situation. In the article by Karanth et al (2013), they have surveyed 398 houses of 178 villages within the reach of Ranathambore, Nagarahole and Kanha parks in India. Different attitudes that they have found among the inhabitants towards the wild animals are also analyzed to reach the desired conclusion. This case study will help to highlight the situation in India. Clark and Casey (2013), said in their article ,` we suggest strategies to resolve actual, on-the-ground conflicts with carnivores more effectively, change what these animals symbolize or mean to people, and improve the institutional system of wildlife management to operate in a more timely, fair, effective manner. Solutions can be found from this book. In the article by Meena et al (2014), they analyzed Gujarat State Departments monetary compensation records and took interviews to identify various human perceptions on wildl ife issues. Critical Thinking: Preview: Karanths work has validity for the current situation. Nyhus (2016) This article provides major research materials for the aspiring writers of this genre. Redpath et al (2015) One of the finest articles to untie the relevant issues of human-wildlife conflict. Baruch-Mordo et al (2013) Summary: Examining patterns of conflict and associated tolerance is important to devise policies to reduce conflict impacts on people and wildlife. Karanth et al (2013) This article summarizes recommendations from the workshop and introduces the other articles in this special issue of Human Dimensions of Wildlife. Clark and Casey (2013) With the increasing population size, lions have expanded their range and move throughout the Greater Gir Landscape in Western India. Meena et al (2014), Evaluation: We discovered that the number and severity of livestock depredations has increased over time despite a stable lion population in the GPA. Our spatial regression model identified that over a 10-year period, lion depredation tended to increase ( = 0.10, P .0001) in villages near GPA, though the spatial configuration of depredations was patchy. Meena et al (2014), Every 10years, the IUCN World park congress (WPC) brings together conservation experts from around the world to share information and ideas, and set a global policy agenda for protected areas. Clark and Casey (2013) Eighty percent of households reported crop losses to wildlife and 13% livestock losses. Karanth et al (2013) Analysis: We found that only fencing and guard animals reduce crop losses, and no efforts to lower livestock losses. Contrary to our expectations, carnivores were not viewed with more hostility than crop-raiding wildlife. Karanth et al (2013) The HWC recommendation was informed by a technical workshop that was part of the WPC proceedings. The workshop entitled Creating Coexistence Between Humans and Wildlife: Global Perspectives on Local Efforts to Address Human-Wildlife conflict combined vigorous debate on human-wildlife conflict issues with a technical focus on useful outputs for those working in the profession. Clark and Casey (2013) Currently, the agro-pastoral economy, land-use and cultural tolerance appear conducive to lion survival in the GPA region. However, for lion conservation to continue to succeed in the Greater Gir Landscape, conflict mitigation and the continued promotion of positive public perceptions of lion is imperative. Meena et al (2014) References Baruch-Mordo, S., Webb, C.T., Breck, S.W. and Wilson, K.R., 2013. Use of patch selection models as a decision support tool to evaluate mitigation strategies of humanwildlife conflict.Biological conservation,160, pp.263-271. 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