-Scientific research paper
-topic of the paper is saltwater intrusion of coastal freshwater aquifers, specifically the saltwater intrusion of the saltwater aquifer in Baton Rouge Louisiana.
-must address:
1. what is the problem (saltwater intrusion into the aquifer)
2. how is it happening (background science)
3. why is it bad? (current potential issues and future issues)
4. possible approaches to solving the problem
-must use a scientific writing style
-avoid use of direct quotations by rephrasing and citing source info
-you may include a limited amount of figures or tables (be sure to cite)
-must cite at least 8 references, 5 of which must be from peer-reviewed academic journal articles
-citation page does not count towards 5 page count
-other sources may include websites of credible organizations or governmental agencies
-references must be cited using chicago style (https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-2.html)