final paper
Final Paper
Global climate change has become one of the top environmental concerns. You are to write a research-based paper that utilizes scholarly research to discuss the causes, impacts, proposed solutions, and science surrounding global climate change. At a minimum, the following topics should be covered in detail:
a. Basic scientific processes and research practices
· Greenhouse effect
· Methods of study (How do we know climate change is occurring?)
b. Major anthropogenic (human) causes
· Human population growth
· Air Pollution
· Agriculture
c. Significant impacts
d. Proposed solutions and adaptations
Your paper must be eight to twelve double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the in the Ashford Writing Center, which is located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar. Additionally, you must use at least four scholarly resources as well as your text to provide sufficient detail of the topics listed above. Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper:
1. Must be eight to twelve double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
· Title of paper
· Student’s name
· Course name and number
· Instructor’s name
· Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least four scholarly sources.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Total Possible Score: 25.00
Introduction
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Provides a detailed introduction that includes a well-developed thesis statement.
Proficient - Provides an introduction that includes a clear thesis statement. The introduction and/or the thesis statement need minimal refinement.
Basic - Provides an introduction that includes a thesis statement. The introduction needs additional detail and/or the thesis statement needs moderate refinement.
Below Expectations - Provides an introduction that includes a thesis statement. The introduction needs major improvements and/or the thesis statement needs considerable refinement.
Non-Performance - Fails to provide an introduction that includes a well-developed thesis statement.
Scientific Processes and Research Practices
Total: 4.25
Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly discusses the basic scientific processes behind climate change, including the greenhouse effect and methods researchers use to show that climate change is occurring. Information is supported by scholarly sources.
Proficient - Discusses the basic scientific processes behind climate change, including the greenhouse effect and methods used to show that climate change is occurring. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.
Basic - Discusses the basic scientific processes behind climate change, including the greenhouse effect and methods used to show that climate change is occurring. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Intermediate details are missing or inaccurate.
Below Expectations - Discusses the basic scientific processes behind climate change, including the greenhouse effect and methods used to show that climate change is occurring. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Major details are missing or inaccurate.
Non-Performance - Fails to discuss the basic scientific processes behind climate change, including the greenhouse effect and methods used to show that climate change is occurring.
Anthropogenic Causes
Total: 4.25
Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly discusses the anthropogenic causes of global climate change, including at a minimum discussion of human population growth, air pollution, and agricultural causes. Information is supported by scholarly sources.
Proficient - Discusses the anthropogenic causes of global climate change, including at a minimum discussion of human population growth, air pollution, and agricultural causes. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.
Basic - Discusses the anthropogenic causes of global climate change, including at a minimum discussion of human population growth, air pollution, and agricultural causes. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Intermediate details are missing or inaccurate.
Below Expectations - Discusses the anthropogenic causes of global climate change, including at a minimum discussion of human population growth, air pollution, and agricultural causes. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Major details are missing or inaccurate.
Non-Performance - Fails to discuss the anthropogenic causes of global climate change, including at a minimum an discussion of human population growth, air pollution, and agricultural causes.
Significant Impacts
Total: 4.25
Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly discusses the significant impacts of global climate change. Information is supported by scholarly sources.
Proficient - Discusses the significant impacts of global climate change. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.
Basic - Discusses the significant impacts of global climate change. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Intermediate details are missing or inaccurate.
Below Expectations - Discusses the significant impacts of global climate change. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Major details are missing or inaccurate.
Non-Performance - Fails to discuss the significant impacts of global climate change.
Solutions and Adaptations
Total: 4.25
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses various solutions and adaptations to global climate change. Information is supported by scholarly sources.
Proficient - Discusses various solutions and adaptations to global climate change. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.
Basic - Discusses various solutions and adaptations to global climate change. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Intermediate details are missing or inaccurate.
Below Expectations - Discusses various solutions and adaptations to global climate change. Information is supported by scholarly sources. Major details are missing or inaccurate.
Non-Performance - Fails to discuss various solutions and adaptations to global climate change.
Conclusion
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Provides a detailed and accurate conclusion that reiterates the central thesis of the paper.
Proficient - Provides a conclusion that reiterates the central thesis of the paper. Minimal improvement is needed to accurately summarize the paper.
Basic - Provides a conclusion that reiterates the central thesis of the paper. Moderate improvement is needed to accurately summarize the paper.
Below Expectations - Provides a conclusion that reiterates the central thesis of the paper. Significant improvement is needed to accurately summarize the paper.
Non-Performance - Fails to provide a conclusion that reiterates the central thesis of the paper.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
APA Formatting
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Page Requirement
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Source Requirement
Total: 3.00
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.