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Publishing Graduate Student Research in Geography: The Fundamentals

Resource Type:: Article
Creator:: Tudin, Susan and Ballamingie, Patricia
Abstract:: This paper offer practical advice on publishing graduate student research within the discipline of geography, addressing the following questions: why, when, where, what, how and with whom? Section 'The paper chase' delineates the importance of publishing, identifies potential material to publish, suggests venues in which to publish and offers pragmatic advice on how to negotiate the publishing process (with regards to peers, supervisors and editors). Section 'In library resources' discusses the effective use of library resources, demystifies the significance of impact factors and elucidates the history of Open Access publishing.
Date Created:: 2013-09-18

Paradoxes of power: the Lands for Life public consultations

Resource Type:: Thesis
Creator:: Ballamingie, Patricia
Thesis Degree:: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Thesis Degree Discipline:: Geography
Date Created:: 2006

Climate Change and the Residential Development Industry in Ottawa, Canada.

Resource Type:: Report
Creator:: Ballamingie, Patricia and Martin, Gary
Abstract:: This paper is intended to inform discussions between industry and government policymakers in and beyond Ottawa, Canada about climate change and potential impacts on residential development regulations and corresponding industry practices. Ultimately, both private and public stakeholders must acknowledge the impacts of urban form on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and, conversely, the impacts of climate change on cities, for any meaningful progress on urban sustainability to ensue. Section 1 introduces the basic relationships between urban development and climate change. Urban form is directly tied to energy consumption and GHG emissions, mainly through building and transportation energy consumption. Section 2 summarizes regional changes from climate change projected by various research organizations. Projected weather changes include more severe heat waves, rain and freezing rain in the future, with flooding identified repeatedly as the main concern for the Ottawa region. Section 3 reflects on the potential impacts of more severe weather on buildings and on the building industry. Impacts may include risks to structures and workers, as well as shifting regulations and insurance liabilities. Section 4 provides an overview of changes to government environmental policies that may signal future regulatory change. And finally, Sections 5 and 6 pose questions of interest for future regulators and builders.
Date Created:: 2016-09-26