Research essay requirements: Water Shortages in South Africa (North West Province). Include cover page, relevant article summary, and adhere to length, research, and originality guidelines.

This document outlines the requirements for your research essay on "Water Shortages in South Africa (North West Province)". Here's a breakdown of each instruction and section:

General Instructions for the Essay:

• 1. Length: Your essay should be between $1\frac{1}{2}$ and 2 pages long.
• 2. Research: You must collect information and conduct research before writing your final essay.
• 3. Information: All information you collect must be brought to class.
• 4. Completion: The final essay must be completed in class.
• 5. Originality: The essay must be handwritten and written in your own words.
• 6. Plagiarism Note: Do not copy directly from the internet or AI tools (like ChatGPT/Copilot/Google). If you use information from these sources, you must attach a copy of the article you used. Failure to do so will result in a zero mark for the essay.

Essay Structure and Content:

• TOPIC: WATER SHORTAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA (North West Province)

• 1. Cover page:

  • Design a cover page for your essay.
  • The cover page should highlight the issue of water shortages in South Africa.

• 2. Relevant Article:

  • Find an article from a newspaper or the internet that discusses water shortages in South Africa.
  • This article must be attached to your research.
  • You must summarize this article.

• 3. Sub-headings for the essay:

  • 3.1 Causes of water shortages in South Africa:

    • Discuss the economic, social, and environmental factors that lead to water shortages in South Africa.

  • 3.2 Impacts of water shortages in South Africa:

    • Discuss the economic, social, and environmental impacts (consequences) of water shortages in South Africa.

  • 3.3 Strategies to address water scarcity in South Africa:

    • Discuss at least 4 different strategies that can be used to address water shortages in South Africa.
    • You must include strategies proposed by governments and local communities.

  • 3.4 Conclusion:

    • Summarize your main points and provide a final thought or recommendation based on your findings.

  • 3.5 Bibliography:

    • List all the sources you used for your research, including the article from point 2.

This comprehensive breakdown should help you structure and complete your research essay effectively.