phil320

Assignment Instructions

Final Paper/Project 

 Note that it does not have to be in the format of a final research paper.  If you like, you can propose a different format, such as a PowerPoint presentation or some kind of a multimedia presentation.  Most students do write a final paper, but you have the option of proposing a different format.  If you do write a final paper, you may use any of your writing from your forum posts and or journal entries and include them in your paper as appropriate to your particular case study or topic.

Special note: you are not limited to our textbook Sustainability.  You may review any materials in our Course Guide for potential case studies or topics.  Additionally, you may propose any case study or topic that you are interested in... Many students propose topics that are of particular interest to them, and/or that they have some prior academic or work experience with, or relate to their ideal future vocation.  It is best to communicate with the Instructor regarding ideas and possible modifications/changes after Week 5, which can be done via the Messages section of our classroom.  

If you choose to a power point presentation as your final project, see the grading rubric below.

PHIL320 Environmental Ethics: Project Presentation Grading Rubric

Complete a project in power point or prezi or other audio-visual format that addresses a particular topic or case study with an environmental ethic or other ethic or theory of morality.  The presentation should be about 30 minutes long when given.  

Points Earned

Points Possible

Presentation is of the proper length

30

30

Presentation incorporates visual aids and graphics and/or audio-video components and generally follows the “best practices” for presentations.   

20

20

Presentation content is adequate and accurate, either through speaker’s notes or another format, and follows MLA standards for citations and references.   

50

50

Late Penalty (10% per day - cannot exceed four days) 

Total 

100

100

Comments: - 

Supporting Materials

• MYERS Best Practices _Revised_.pptx (1 MB)