Watershed Precis

In an article in the journal Regional Science and Urban Economics titled “Watershed Development Restrictions and Land Prices: Empirical Evidence From Southern Appalachia,” the author John F. Chamblee et al. argues the importance of watershed protection. The authors use a plethera of historical data as well as mathematical data to illustrate the value of the established watershed being assessed. Chamblee et al. is aiming to make people realize how crutial these watersheds are to everyday life. The intended audiences for this article are ecological professionals as well as land developers.

Chamblee, John F., et al. “Watershed Development Restrictions and Land Prices: Empirical Evidence From Southern Appalachia.” Regional Science and Urban Economics 39.3 (2009): 287-96. Science Direct. Web. 12 Mar. 2013.

Chapter 13 Precis

In Lester Faigley and Jack Selzer’s book “Good Reasons” advise the readers about successful proposal writing skills and their benefits. The authors use numerous examples of these skills to accurately portray their topic to the audience, with further insight into these examples. Faigley and Selzer’s purpose in this chapter is to help individuals successfully write proposals of their own. The audience of this chapter is aimed toward students and/or working professionals desiring to enhance their writing abilities.