Environmental Sustainability and Global Water Scarcity Paper effectively communicate and use scientific evidence regarding human impact on the environment
Environmental Sustainability and Global Water Scarcity Paper effectively communicate and use scientific evidence regarding human impact on the environment with emphasis on sustainability and global citizenship
You will propose a topic for approval during Week 3 in a special area of our Discussions.
NOTE: Final paper submissions must be formatted as either a Word document (.docx) or in Rich Text Format (.rtf). I cannot open WordPerfect or Works submissions. Your final paper will be submitted mid-week during Week 8 via the Assignments link above. Your graded written assignments will not be returned.
WARNING: I reserve the right to run your submission through the TurnItIn.com web site if I suspect you of plagiarism. A plagiarized paper will be assigned a grade of zero, and you will be reported to the UMUC administration.
You may choose a topic from a provided list or propose a topic for approval. The paper should be typed double-spaced and be about 5-7 pages long excluding references. Please do not exceed the seven-page limit.
You must select a topic that is relevant to environmental sustainability. Your topic must address one of these phrases:
an environmental issueits causes, current state, and solutions
the role of economics, technology, or industry in your environmental issue
the impact of the environmental issue on ecosystems
Example of past topics:
Disappearing tropical rainforests (Explain what is happening. Why should we be concerned?)
Compare and contrast China’s and India’s efforts at slowing their population growth.
Report on the decline of honeybees. Why should we care? What difference will it make to our lifestyle?
Explain Iceland’s plan to be the first country to run its economy on 100 percent renewable energy.
Carbon trading (What is it? Why has it been established? How will it benefit the Earth?)
Harmful algae blooms (HABs) (What are they? What causes them? Are they harmful to humans?)
Global water scarcity (How bad is it? How is it linked to global crises and conflict?)
Be sure to click the assignment title above to view the detailed grading rubric. Briefly, you will be evaluated on:
content: clear and accurate knowledge of your topic and how your topic relates to human impact on the environment with emphasis on sustainability and global citizenship
references: proper quantity and quality of APA citations
effective writing: grammar, spelling, punctuation
following directions
See attached rubric for grading criteria.
Due Date No writing or grammatical errors. Words are
Criterion 4 – chosen and sentences are constructed to
Effective
make the information understandable.
Writing
(30 pts)
(30-27 pts)
(40-36 pts)
All references were in APA-style and were
properly cited using in-text and reference
Criterion 3 – listings. Used 6 or more references. Many
Scholarly different, reputable types of references are
APA
used (e.g., textbook, scientific articles,
References (40 encyclopedia, reputable Internet sources).
pts)
(100-90 pts)
Contains several grammatical, spelling, or syntactic
errors, which significantly distract the reader from
the content. Language is used inaccurately.
(20-0 pts)
(26-21 pts)
(24-0 pts)
Improper use of APA-style and/or in-text citations.
Used 3 or fewer references and/or consulted
unreliable resources (blogs, Wikipedia, etc.).
Contains a few grammatical, spelling, or syntactic
errors, which sometimes interfere with reading and
comprehension.
(35-25 pts)
Most references were in APA-style and were properly
cited using in-text and reference listings. Used 3-5
references. Many different, reputable types of
references are used (e.g., textbook, scientific articles,
encyclopedia, reputable Internet sources).
(69-0 pts)
Unsatisfactory or incorrect content. Many content
errors; content is largely unsupported generalities.
Points are inadequately developed; few specifics.
Poorly organized; difficult to follow. Substantial
text (e.g., more than six statements or significant
phrases) has been copied verbatim without proper
source recognition. Significant overdependence on
one to two references. Did not satisfy applicable
course outcome.
Nearly all directions followed. Although the writing is
essentially well organized, the audience analysis, the
statement of purpose, or the handling of the content is
flawed. Occasional vague wording hinders precise
communication. Contains one to two science content
errors. One to two statements (or significant phrases)
have been copied verbatim without proper source
recognition. Superior treatment of applicable course
outcome.
(89-70 pts)
(13-0 pts)
(17-14 pts)
(20-18 pts)
Proposed topic submitted late and/or and weak
coverage of the assigned issues: description of a
current issue, its solution, its economic
implications, or impact on ecosystems.
Proposed topic submitted on time but weak coverage of
the assigned issues: description of a current issue, its
solution, its economic implications, or impact on
ecosystems.
Proposed topic submitted on time and
covered one of the assigned issues:
description of a current issue, its solution, its
economic implications, or impact on
ecosystems.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Facts, organization, and conclusions follow
a clear, logical sequence that supports the
thesis statement. Citations of scholarly
Criterion 2 – references support scientific content.
Scientific
Accurate scientific information. No text has
Content and been copied verbatim without proper source
Synthesis recognition. Outstanding treatment of
(100 pts)
applicable course outcome.
Criterion 1 Topic
selection &
approval
(20 pts)
Criteria
Rubric: Writing Assignment Rubric
Overall Score
Level 3
180 or more
Level 2
140 or more
Met all formatting guidelines: was 5-7 pp
Met most of the formatting guidelines: was 5-7 pp
(min-max), including all figures/tables; used
Criterion 5 – 12-pt font, 1-in margins all around, and was (min-max), includes figures/tables; used 12-pt font, 1in margins all around, and was double-spaced.
Format
double-spaced.
(10 pts)
(8-7 pts)
(10-9 pts)
(6-0 pts)
Level 1
0 or more
Met few of the formatting guidelines: was 5-7 pp
(min-max), includes figures/tables; used 12-pt font,
1-in margins all around, and was double-spaced.
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