MbShea@PWP@English@UMCP

The structure and type of paragraphs you will write follow Aristotle's stasis theory (very much a system of analysis and action, like your scientific method steps):

• Stasis 1: Conjecture (two types:  query, OR line of inquiry that is settling)
• Stasis 2: Definition (Here, we have three sub-routines, each with a separate paragraph)
  • Brief simple Functional definition (what is a rain garden, briefly, by two functions
  • "kitchen sink" --Classification (what type of technology is this? Hint: low impact development and storm water management; history details to establish ethos of technology) 
  • Description (Illustrative; give detail on the layers of soil and the type of plants) 
    • Where is Stasis 3?  TBD: hint -- practical causality -- this appears within the illustrative paragraph.  You can keep this within the illustrative paragraph OR separate out as form/function comment

• Stasis 4: Evaluation (is this environmental technology good or bad?  Use Dr. Davis' research as you do not have authority to evaluate based on your expertise)

We will leave Stasis 5 (policy) out of this memo as we are writing a brief, informative definition memo. You can close on a "hint" of policy or what ought we do, but let's take this up next class.

I would think you need about one natural language/ referral source per these paras: classifying and illustrating, BUT one formal source of the evaluating paragraph.  For Davis in this evaluation para: Use APA (author, date) citation from APA guidelines. Include a bibliography entry for that citation and a set of curated referral links).

Audience scenario for this memo: Here is Jane, our boss. She asked  for the memo at the end of our last staff meeting.

She will read the memo on her small device, in a concrete parking garage, just before meeting Governor Hogan.

Sources for you:

Look for a slide set or other public communication of Davis' findings. (The only formal APA citation

Use the Bioretention Manual (PG County; warning -- large PDF)

The Low Impact Development Center can be helpful.

EPA -- search on bioretention, low impact development, and rain garden.