Nature annotated bibliography

Overview

Students will research a specific nature engagement strategy from the list below (or an alternative approved by instructor) in preparation for the Nature Engagement Strategy Research Paper.

1. After identifying a topic, students will find three (3) scholarly articles that provide scientific evidence to support the strategy’s use for promoting human health and wellbeing.
2. List each source of evidence in APA format (7th edition)
3. Write annotations under each citation (~3 paragraphs for each citation)
   1. Summarize the theoretical framework (if any), method, results, and conclusions. Consider using the RPTA 124 Research Article Outline.docxActions to formulate your thoughts before writing your annotation paragraphs.
   2. Explain how the source supports the nature engagement strategy and for whom the evidence may be applied.
   3. Critique limitations of the source and areas for further scientific inquiry.

Pick one of these nature engagement strategies for health and wellbeing to research and find 3 articles to annotate (if you have another idea, let me know):

• Green exercise
• Wilderness expeditions (i.e., multi-day, self-support backpacking)
• Shinrin yoku (forest bathing)
• Guided nature walks
• Nature-based therapy (there might be sub categories under this topic that can also be explored)
• Green Care (in Europe)
• Horticultural therapy
• Gardening / urban farming
• Mindfulness practices in nature
• Grounding/EarthingRemember, these resources are available to assist you:Video: APA 7th Edition Annotated Bibliography FormattingLinks to an external site. (most helpful and accurate directions for this assignment)Video: Write PERFECT Annotations for Your Annotated BibliographyLinks to an external site.Other formatting resources:Reading a Scholarly Article or Research Paper - A Helpful GuideAnnotated Bibliographies - Purdue OWLAPA In-text Citations & References formatting