Phyllis Young

Topic:   

Search the web to investigate water issues in your state and/or watershed.  To begin, you may try the following two websites 1.  EPA Groundwater Report web site (http://ofmpub.epa.gov/apex/safewater/f?p=136:102:).  Click on the state in which you live. Search by county, city or zip code. 2.  EPA: Surf Your Watershed > Locate Your Watershed  (http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm) Enter your state, county, city or zip code and follow the links provided.   Other internet sites may need to be used as well. Use at least two references other than the textbook for this assignment. Write an essay discussing issues related to water in your state.   Be sure and tell me the state in which you live.   

Guidelines:

• 1 or more pages in length not counting the title header or literature cited
• 10-point font size
• Double-spaced lines
• Standard style formatting of your choice (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.)
• Include all references used. (these can be your text, other books, online sources, etc.). Use at least two references other than the textbook for this assignment.
• Word document format: MS Word 2003(.doc), MS Word 2007(.docx) or rich text format (.rtf)
• Each paper should be completed and submitted to the appropriate folder in the Dropbox. 

Grading Criteria: 

Papers will be assessed according to the basis of completeness, correct spelling, neatness and following guidelines.  (Please see Rubrics area of course for further details