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- use a minimum of 6 sources.

- APA FORMAT (double-spaced, 12 point)

- 6 pages

- citations in APA format (Alphabetized)

-Scoring ruberic is uploaded below to help with what is expected.

-Will be checking for plagiarism

 

 

 

 

Make sure that you follow the requirements. The paper should address the following key points:

 

  • The Controversy: How pollution affects the enviroment. ( everything from water, air, and soil is polluted due to vehicles, plastics, nitrates, metals, acid rain, gases, urban runoff, noise pollution, mercury in fish, marine debris, ship pollution, and much more.) How to stop pollution.
  • The Major Players:  Who is involved?, Why are they involved?
  • Important Facts: State relevant facts concerning the issue.  Try to separate fact from opinion. Try not to show your own bias.  Properly use APA citations
  • Side One:  Arguments; state briefly and cite your sources
  • Side Two: Arguments; state briefly and cite your sources
  • Your Opinion and Rationale:  I believe that..., We should..., I feel that...  Use supporting arguments and rationale.  What arguments would you use to present to those who disagree with you?  Cite all of your sources.
  • References:  Alphabetize your sources. Make sure there are sources representing both sides of the issue.

 

SCORING RUBERIC – Make sure to follow this rubric score sheet

 

 

Criteria

A

Meets and Exceeds Assignment Requirements

Integrity of Controversy

(15%)

  • Controversy Question was clearly stated.
  • Controversy question was unbiased and in question form.
  • Facts, not opinions are listed.

Analysis of Controversy

(25%)

  • Major players involved in the controversy were clearly presented.
  • Relevant facts were complete and cited.
  • Side one- supporting arguments; strongest listed first; then second argument etc.
  • Side two supporting arguments; strongest first then; then second argument etc.
  • Opposing arguments were represented fairly.

 

Opinion and Rationale

(25%)

  • Opinion was clearly stated and identified in the first sentence.
  • Rationale was clear, ranked and based on credible information.
  • Opposing arguments were represented fairly.
  • Informed opinion written in paragraph form.
  • Narrative includes both supporting and opposing arguments.
  • Informed opinion was persuasive.

Mechanics

(15%)

·      Essay shows evidence of authorial style: word choice is accurate, appropriate, and imaginative.

·      Sentence structure is varied and essay is virtually free of grammar and surface errors.

·      Tone and diction are  appropriate to academic audience.

·      It follows rules for grammar, spelling, and usage.

·      Writing has a polished and elegant style.

Research

(20%)

·      Sources are cited   correctly using APA style in reference page.

·      In text citations are appropriate.

·      paraphrases  and quotes used appropriately

 

 

 

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